Healing with rest, friends and fish
Ahhhhhhh, the sunrise was a gorgeous pretty in pink courtesy of the Sahara sand. Waves rolled toward shore calling the surfers to play hooky and come play.
A very chatty flock flew in early. They grabbed teeny fish early then hit the shallow water for a much needed bath.
After sunrise, Charley and M, 2 male dolphins were in the lagoon. Charley looks like he tangled with a shark since I saw him last. I stayed until they left to see how he was feeling. He seems to be doing well!
He said, “I live in the shark bite capital of the world which means sometimes we tangle with the sharks. It’s a reality for us, and sometimes unavoidable. What’s important is how I take time to heal. Hanging with my bestie M, relaxing, eating lots of fish are things that help me feel better. Time, rest, and friends, that’s my secret to healing.”
Wishing you all a beautiful day!
Charley with what looks like a shark bite
You can see the teeth marks
Pip’s Fishy Adventure is almost here!
IT'S ALMOST HERE!!
I am so excited to announce Pip's Fishy Adventure will be available next week. More details coming very soon.
It is illustrated with 56 photos of Pip's heartwarming tale of resilience, strength, and love.
I mean this with every fiber of my Being, THANK YOU for the encouragement to share his beautiful story. You have all been a very important part of this journey.
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Seize the opportunities waiting for you
With a layer of cloud cover the morning was a moody bluesy, fifty shades of gray meets a dash of pretty in pink. The humidity and light breeze added to the weighted blanket feeling.
Chocolate colored waves rolled toward shore as the chatty flock flew in early with their wings and hearts open ready for our daily bath.
After sunrise in the lagoon, a maternity pod of dolphins looked for breakfast. A solo duck was in the lagoon hanging with Spot the egret.
The duck brings us the message today. She said, “Look how pretty I am when I spread my wings. I’m a reminder to be bold and show off your colors. Be ready to spontaneously take flight and seize the opportunities waiting for you.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Trust and Wild Dolphins
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Trust and Wild Dolphins
I met Daniko and Jasper, 2 male dolphins, in 2018 but didn’t get to know them until 20 March 2021 when Daniko hydroplaned by me at mach speed just a few feet away. It felt as if he was introducing himself. Since then, the three of us have spent hours together.
This video shows the viewpoint from the dock then my viewpoint from the water. Thank you Renee Richards Photography for the video from the dock. They love to splash and pose for photos, it feels like we are collaborating to spread more happy vibes.
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Turtles!
We had an overcast moody blues sunrise this morning. I thought I'd share some older photos of turtles to start your day.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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This is a video of the momma turtle making her way to the ocean after laying eggs.
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Feeling safe enough to rest is a treat!
The sunrise was accompanied by a light rain shower and wind. Waves churned toward shore creating a white water looking ocean. Mother Nature used her blue and gold color palette which gave us more a winter feeling kind of sunrise.
A chatty and very tired flock of laughing gulls flew in to connect and grab a bath as the sun came up. They were joined by a flock of royal terns and a solo skimmer. The birds were visibly worn out.
A young laughing gull who plopped down to take a nap said, “Rest is necessary to stay strong. I know I’m safe to close my eyes when I’m in the flock. Together we have a better chance of knowing if there is danger. Feeling safe enough to let down and sleep feels luxurious.”
The royal tern went on tot say, “You can help us feel safe. If you see a flock of birds, please don’t run at us to make us fly.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Young laughing gull napping
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Pelicans and Nature’s Toys
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Pelicans and Nature’s Toys
Hanging out with Pip the pelican is how I learned pelicans love to play and taste test everything! Pip would play with sticks for hours, pull on ropes from the crab traps and toss around anything else he found in the lagoon.
These are a couple photos of Rusty and Eddy who also love to explore! Oyster shells, seaweed goo and sticks, nature’s toys are the best.
Stay tuned for the dolphins and their toys, coming soon!
Check out the previous post for a glimse into a day in the lagoon
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Pelican and a leaf
Pelican and an oyster shell
Pip with a stick
Seaweed goo
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - A Summer Day in the Lagoon
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - A Summer Day in the Lagoon
Summer time in the lagoon is full of wildlife. Loads of manatees, stingrays, skates, fish, dolphins and even ducks with an occasional shark.
On an average summer day I am in the water for around 4 hours. This video is 4 hours in just 2 minutes. I hope you enjoy!
Music is "A Window to your World" by Earth Tone purchased on Artlist.io.
Drone footage by Brent Eite with Focal Point Videography.
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Charge forward
The Sahara dust brought us an almost black and white pre sunrise. Eventually, the clouds turned pink and finally when the sun came up a golden glow filled the sky.
The chatty flock flew in early saying, “We came back early to avoid the tropical storm. Us birds have an inner knowing, just like you! All you have to do is tune in and follow the guidance.”
A flock of sand pipers were darting back and forth, One of them said, “When your inner knowing tells you, go ahead and charge forward! You got this!”
Clouds hugged the sun as it came up while surfers waited for the perfect wave. An osprey flying low floated over head remind us to get the bird’s eye view. She said, “You see Surveying from above gives me a wide angle of perspective helping know just where the fish are.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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silhouette of 2 people dancing in the sift cloud above the sun
charge forward
Osprey
Energy to be more authentic
Mother Nature brought us a very calm and peaceful sunrise to start the day. The pastel color show filled what pre sunrise sky along with a few clouds.
Clouds hugged the sun as it came up bringing us heat and an intense golden glow. The chatty flock flew in early and stayed to watch the sun come up.
The almost new moon was bright in the sky bringing us one of the message today. “Use my energy to jump start a fresh start. I’m situated in the sky in a way that is encouraging you to be bold! Go ahead step into your authentic self, show the world your brilliance.”
Pelican Highway traffic was light with just a few pelicans gliding over the waves. The pelican couple said, “We highly recommend working together, harness the energy of the waves so you can fly with ease. Support each other in being your best self.”
And if that wasn’t enough, I could see people walking across the bottom of the sun! One person even looks to be waving. They remind us support is all around, all you have to do is ask.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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People at the bottom of the sun. Person in the middle is waving.
Listen to your inner guidance
Ahhhhh a calm and serene sunrise with an abundance of wildlife. The pre sunrise colors were pink and blue highlighting the crescent moon high in the sky. The chatty flock flew in early with several royal terns and sand pipers.
Dolphins and sharks grabbed fish in the waves close to shore. Occasionally the dolphin surfed a few waves but mostly they were swimming in the waves chasing fish.
The sharks and dolphin came together to bring us the message today. They said, “Together we are here to remind you to follow your intuition. Listen to your inner guidance to know when to kick it or when to relax into a wave of momentum.”
Within you a beautiful day friends!
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Let your imagination be free
Holy sky art Batman! The masterful brush strokes and color mixing was truly breathtaking this morning. The beauty started with a light funnel illuminating the almost new moon.
The flock of gulls flew in with wings and hearts open just as the clouds morphed into a peace sign. The peace sign then shifted into a bird looking like a dove or a falcon.
The sky brings us the message of letting your imagination be free to see the beauty in everything. They sky said, “You see beauty has a way of shifting our mood. Let yourself soak it all in and let your brain be elevated.”
Peg, A laughing gull has returned for a another winter in New Smyrna Beach. I’ve known her for 4 or 5 years now. She said, “It’s so nice to return to my winter flock and home. I’m a reminder to focus on your strengths to thrive.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Think it into reality
Ahhhhhh, a very serene morning with the absence of a breeze and a calm ocean. The pre sunrise sky filled with a beautiful pink glow as the Flock flew in with wings and hearts open.
Some of the gulls are returning early! If you are just tuning in the laughing gulls leave for the summer and return in the fall. This morning I saw Bob and Pixar. I’m excited to see who else will return.
Pixar reminds us to day to fall in love with ourselves, perceived flaws and all. As the sun was coming a rocket launched as well. Rockets take to the air often these days, encouraging us to dream! Go ahead let those thoughts you think are impossible take shape. If you can think it, it can manifest.”
Wishing you a creative day friends!
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Fly Mullet Fly!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Fly Mullet Fly!
I'm always rooting for the mullet, they are certainly the underdog in the lagoon. This is a quickie, just 20 seconds long. Sound on for the dramatic flare.
Music is March of the Heroes by Hagia Davidoff purchased on www.artlist.io
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Enjoy the journey, One step at a time
Ahhhhh, a lovely salty breeze gave us a soothing start to the day. Lots of birds this morning! Laughing gulls, royal terns, sand pipers, willets, egrets and a solo pelican.
The moon was bright in the sky as the sun came up looking like a painted masterpiece courtesy of the Sahara dust. An egret dancing around chasing fish said, “Easy does it. Let the stress go so you can be light on your feet.”
On the way off the beach I ran into a baby box turtle who said, “My secret isn’t about my size or even my pace, it’s my willingness to move through the cracks, the ups and downs one step at a time. I’m a reminder to enjoy the journey and trust in the timing.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Pip the Pelican at 5 weeks of knowing each other.
This sweet video was made 5 weeks after meeting Pip. It was before I learned he was a boy so I was calling him Pippa. As you can see we had lots of conversations. Just click the image to play the video.
Thank you for your patience with the release of the children's book. I just received the latest formatting and we still have a few tweaks to make but I hope to have it available soon!
Video was filmed by Brent Eite with Buck Lewis Photography. Video was an edited by Brent Eite. https://www.focalpointvideography.com
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Use your intuition to move forward
The sand was still wet from rain overnight. Mother Nature used soft brush strokes to compliment the pastel color color show. Rays of light jetted from behind the clouds on the horizon.
The flock flew in early, catching a bath while a solo shark grabbed breakfast. The shark was enjoying the waves while looking for snacks.
She said, “I’m here to encourage you to embrace your sensitivity. Use you intuition to know how to move forward. Remember you are stronger than you know and can kick it into gear at a moments notice.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Shark surf fishing
Relax into the flow
Mother Nature brought us a sweet sunrise with tipsy clouds and a calm ocean. Once the sun came up from behind the haze the colors shifted from from a shimmery silver to a vibrant gold glow.
The flock flew in at the usual time for bath time. Dolphins grabbed fish while the waves rolled over like a gentle massage. A solo shark swam in the shallows also looking for breakfast. They both said, “Let the waves of life roll on by. Relax into the flow and enjoy the ride.”
Once the sun was up the flock was doing a little self care in the reflective tide pool. One of the gulls said, “If you look at yourself from a different perspective you might see yourself in a different light.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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And reach!
Dolphin Surfing
Shark
Clarity will come, trust the timing
The chatty flock was already at the edfe of the ocean ready for bath time when I arrived with a light pink backdrop.
A heavy layer of fog hovered above the shoreline giving us a muted and cozy start to the day. Down the beach surfers headed through the wet haze to catch one of the perfect weaves rolling toward shore.
The fog brings us one of the messages today. It said, “Not to worry, fog is temporary, I burn off with the light binging with it clarity. Trust the timing, and know clarity is coming."
When the sun came up it looked like a golf ball teed up by the clouds. It brought more heat and a golden glow to the sky.
On the way off the beach, a squirrel with a nut said, “Lighten up, come on grab your nuts and lets go play.”
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
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Molting is temporary
WOWIE! Mother Nature used every crayon in the box bringing us a stunning, heart opening color show. Laughing gulls, sand pipers, royal terns and willets showed up to watch the sun come up and grab a bath.
Ghost crabs scurried back and forth, in and out of their homes brining us the message of the day. One of them stopped to chat saying, “I’m a messenger of trusting your intuition. I know sometimes it’s bet to stay close to my home so I can get to safety quickly and other times I want to run out on the open. I trust I will know when to hunker down and when to be free.”
After sunrise I had a chat with a solo pigeon who was looking pretty scraggly. She said, “Thank goodness, molting is temporary! Transformation isn’t for the faint of heart. You see, being willing to change and release the old feathers is a process and you may not feel that great during the process. Not to worry, the end result is wonderful and you will look and feel even better. Hang in there.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Ghost crab
scraggly pigeon who says, “Thank goodness molting is temporary!”