Relax, you are supported
Another reflective day with cotton ball clouds floating along the horizon mirroring on the wet sand. As the sun came up I saw the green flash! It was bright and looked like an explosion for a split second.
The green flash has a message for us….it is said, once you’ve seen a green flash, you’ll never again go wrong in matters of the heart.
And to add to the magic of the morning, shapes of people were on the horizon just before the sun came up. They bring the message of support and love is all around, just ask.
A juvenile yellow or black crowned heron (I’m not sure) was walking the docks after sunrise. While looking for breakfast he gave himself a really good yawn, you know the kind of yawn where your beak opens really big, your tongue comes out and every feather relaxes. He followed the yawn by a really good shake.
He said, “Us birds and dogs know the secret of a really good yawn and shake. You see when you really shake, you know the kind of shake where your whole body shakes so all the bugs fly off leaving you feeling fluffy and happy.”
“Did you know a yawn and shake cams the nervous system and lets go of stress? It’s true! I highly recommend yawning often to feel relaxed.”
Wishing you a magical day friends!
PS! Check out. video from Pip the Pelican in the previous post.
The green flash has a message for us….it is said, once you’ve seen a green flash, you’ll never again go wrong in matters of the heart.
A really good yawn, you know the kind of yawn where your beak opens really big, your tongue comes out and every feather relaxes.
A really good shake to get the bugs off
people on the horizon.
Pip the Pelican Plays Fetch
Tales from the Lagoon~ Pip Plays Fetch
Pip the pelican started playing fetch a few weeks ago. One day, he started bringing me sticks so I decided to throw one and he surprised me by chasing after it! He plays for a while then goes hunting for new sticks. He continues to teach me new things all the time.
Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode - Fish, Dolphins and Pelicans all flying
ales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Fish, Dolphins and Pelicans all Flying
Some days the dolphins are in the mood to include the camera in their shenanigans. Lucky for me, this day, was one of those days.
The dolphins were using the incoming stormy weather to party and grab loads of snacks. The pelicans joined in the buffet.
Different dolphins were coming in the lagoon as if they were running into a store to grab a few things. Everyone was flying in the air at various times, it was hard to know where to point the camera.
Stay tuned for more tales! More episodes from Momma Jade and friends and an update on Pip the Pelican on the way.
Utilize all your resources
AHHHHH, A lovely reflective sunrise with a wonderful breeze and sweet colors. Wet sand gave Mother Nature a large canvas to create another masterpiece for us.
The flock of seagulls flew in with a lot of spunk. They were squeaking at each other and chasing fish in the incoming waves.
A solo pelican and 2 dolphins stopped by for breakfast. The pelican said, “Sure I can dive for fish but I believe in using all my resources to fill my belly. I bring the message of being creative with the resources you have at your disposal to reach your goal.”
“It doesn’t make me lazy to let the dolphins help me eat, it makes me smart. Working smarter not harder is my motto and my key to survival”
Wishing you a creative day friends!
Chasing fish
A powerful assist with love and harmony
When I stepped outside, the crescent moon and Venus were glowing high in the sky. The open sky was bright with a pink and blue glow giving the moon a purple backdrop.
The planet Venus brings us the energy of love, desire, beauty, harmony and love. It's always a good thing when Venus shows up to give us kisses.
When we put the the almost new moon which brings new beginnings, together with Venus, we have a powerful assist to start fresh with love, balance, and harmony in all areas of our life.
Whether you are failing deeper in love with yourself or adding more harmony and balance to current relationships, this is a prime opportunity to expand and grow.
Most of Pelican Highway traffic flew close to shore rather than over the ocean. They agreed with the moon and Venus, showing us their connection and supportive flight patterns.
They said, “We bring the message of flying with your flock to feel supported and loved. Let the support and love carry you forward with ease.”
Wishing you a harmonious day friends!
New Moon and Venus (dot to the right)
Pelican Highway traffic
We got this together
We are stronger together
Sandwich tern surveying options
New moon brings us a clean slate
Mother Nature used every crayon in the box this morning bringing us a colorful and dramatic sunrise. Fluffy light clouds mixed with dark storm clouds and rain adding to the drama. The clouds covering the sun gave it a heart shaped look adding to loving vibe.
Wind whipped as the ocean churned. The flock of seagulls flew in, using the wind to hang in place. One seagulls said, “As I hang in place I’m able to slow down and savor the moment.”
The almost new moon was high in the sky going in and out of the clouds. New moons bring us fresh start energy. This particular new moon is situated in the sky brining us blessings for a clean slate. It asks us to focus on gratitude for our accomplishments, both big and small.
This new moon is in the area that illuminates our home which also includes the people who feel like home. The moon says, "Harness my energy to let go of past pain so we can begin again feeling energized and excited."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
The view when my feet hit the sand
Almost new moon
Heart shaped sun courtesy of the clouds
The TGIF image I shared on social media ~ Momma Jade saying hello.
Celebrate your ability to heal
At first light, blue sky accentuated the moon high in the sky. A few minutes later thick Sahara Sands rolled in, swirling in the sky giving us a mix of dark and sultry with a dash of pretty in pink. The light on the water and wet sand looked like a masterful painting.
Dolphins swam just past the waves while Pelican Highway traffic flew mostly southbound. While in the water I saw a starfish in the shallows bringing us the message of healing and rejuvenation.
She said, “I bring the message of rejoicing in your ability to heal. I highly recommend celebrating your how you have overcome obstacles and challenges. With time comes restoration and peace."
Did you know I have special defenses that keep me from being eaten? It’s true, they bring the message of using all your senses to navigate your life path. Your intution is your superpower to keep you safe and thrive.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Starfish
Witnessing Life together
Thanks to a ceiling of fluffy clouds the color show was exquisite this morning. The clouds soaked up all the colors while reflecting off the wet sand giving an expansive feeling.
The flock of seagulls flew in at their usual time. One seagull flew above the flock, showing the way to rise up with wings and hearts open.
Perfect waves rolled toward shore absorbing the golden and pink light as light Pelican Highway traffic floated above the curl.
After sunrise Momma Jade , her latest baby and another adult stopped by to enjoy a little quiet time together. A solo pelican joined in to relax with her flippered friends.
They enjoyed just hanging with each other bringing the message of quality time with friends. They said, “The sweet spots in life are when we just hang with our friends. Sure we like chasing snacks but witnessing life together, now that is special.”
Wishing you a day enjoying the sweet spots of life.
Open wings and heart seagull style
Soak up the light, Stay focused, take action,
The sunrise was for the birds this morning as the flock of seagulls flew in ready for bath time and long chats. The sky filled with swirling pastel brush strokes reflecting on the sand. The vibe felt gentle yet expansive.
I live in Florida where today we are experiencing the summer solstice. It is a day to celebrate light. This is a reminder to stand in the light, soak it in then let it shine through you to others. Let’s all be a beacon of love and light for the world.
The flock of seagulls and a yellow crowned night heron bring us a theme of taking action. The flock of seagulls were all about diving in.
They said, “We know diving in is how we get food and stay squeaky clean. We bring the message of going for it, remembering the journey is the fun part. Reaching you goal is the icing on the cake.”
The night heron was stealthily tip toeing down the beach looking for snacks. He sounded just like Elmer Fudd, “Be verrrrry quiet, I’m hunting wabbits, I mean crwabs.”
He went on to say, “I bring the message of focus. I agree with the seagulls, stay focused and keep stepping forward. The key is, one step at a time, you got this.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Be verrrry quiet, I’m hunting wabbits, I mean crwabs. ~ Elmer Fudd and the yellow crowned night heron
Dive in
Tales from the lagoon~ Episode- Epic Sushi Party in the Splash ZOne
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Epic Sushi Party in the Splash Zone
On this day the dolphins I call Momma Jade, Chip, Moxie and Charley were having a play day while the calves entertained themselves with each other. The energy was pure joy with constant activity, I didn’t know where to point the camera.
The adults were playfully chasing fish up close and personal. For most of the day they were teasing the pelicans like they were siblings. Occasionally they would toss them a fish or throw a fish into the flock and watch to see the chaos unfold.
The dolphins were playing to the camera too, swimming by super close then grabbing a fish and showing off their catch. Always an honor to be included in the mayhem.
Meanwhile the young dolphins were swimming, playing with leaves and each other. Not to worry, the adults always knew exactly where the kiddos were and could be next to them in a flash, especially if a boat approached.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Swim fishy!
Take off looking lovely
Zoom Zoom
You are limitless, your imagination can take you anywhere
WOW! It was truly a stunning reflective sunrise! Mother Nature was extra creative with the cloud formations that felt both magical and powerful. Before the sun came up, Pegasus, an immortal flying horse appeared in the top of the clouds with pink rain pouring out of the bottom.
Pegasus reminds us to remember what it was like to see the world though the eyes of a child. He said, “I’m here to remind you to see magic in everyday life. Remember you are limitless, your imagination and creativity can take you anywhere your heart desires."
A person shaped cloud appeared to be poking out of the bottom of the clouds peeking at his refection adding to the mystery of the morning.
The flock of seagulls flew in chatty, ready for bath time. Just 2 birds in the flock have black heads which means they are ready to find their mate. One stopped and showed the sunrise through his eyes. He said, “I agree with seeing the life through the eyes of another. You see, it can broaden your horizons of what is possible and bring new perspectives.”
Wishing you a magical day friends!
Pegasus could stomp his foot to make it rain
Pegasus
Person shaped cloud peeking to see their reflection
Pip the pelican brings message of play
Good Morning! Pip wanted to share an update and bring us a message play.
Hi! My name is Pip. If you are just tuning in, I met Shelley on March 23 when I had a filleted sheepshead stuck in my gullet. Three hoomans helped get that porcupine out which saved my life.
Since the bird hospital is closed and I couldn’t fly for about a week, they told to them to feed me which made me very happy.
I used to hang out on my pole for hours to rest but I haven’t had to do that in a few weeks! I’m feeling much better so I spend more time with my feathered friends than my hooman bestie.
I still visit once a day and sometimes I bring feathered friends home to meet my hooman. All the hoomans get really excited when this happens, I’m not really sure why but Shelley says it's because I am being a bird.
You see I’m not like all the birds….Some people play ball with their dog, I like to play fetch with a stick. It’s really fun and good weight training. I like to find a good stick, you know the kind that is just right for the stick game. When I find it, I take it to Shelley so she can toss it, then I go get it and play with it for a really long time. Sometimes we do this for an hour!
I’m not sure if I’m practicing for fish catching or maybe getting ready to make a nest in the future but what I do know is it’s fun!
Being a bird can be a lot of work just to survive so I find playing is a nice break from the hard stuff.
And I’ve heard playing is good for the immune system too, so it helps me stay healthy and strong. I'm not certain what is next but I hope to share it with you. Stay tuned for tales from Pip.
Wishing you a playful day friends!
I found a stick! Let me pull on it until it comes loose
Soak up the light
Inhale, Exhale, Repeat.
Another stunning sunrise with amazing clouds and sand mixing together to bring us a pastel masterpiece. The chatty flock of seagulls flew in at their usual time with their wings and hearts open ready for a new day.
The sun came up looking as if Zorro visited and left his Z mark on the sun. Zorro is a dashing fictional character who defended people against corruption.
The mark of Zorro and the waves came together to bring us the message today. The waves were absorbing the sunlight as they rolled toward shore. The Z in the sky and lightwaves ask us to soak up more light. We can all be a superhero by shining our light bright spreading love to everyone.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
A manatee Love Fest
A Sunrise Manatee Love Fest
This was special to witness for many reasons. Florida manatees haven had a very, very hard year so to see several in one place enjoying love and cuddles was extra sweet.
I've had the great pleasure of seeing manatees mating in the ocean 4 times since 2018. This was the sweetest with little aggression, just love, passion and connection.
After 20 minute sof the cuddling, they used their tail to kick themselves out of the shallow water seinding sand and water high in the air. The power and speed was quite impressive.
Once out in the deep water, a pod of dolphin surrounded them enjoying the loving vibe. Seeing dolphins and manatees grooving on the love vibe together was truly a magical experience.
PS~ The sunrise from Friday is the previous post with more manatees.
hello!
Snuggle fest
Let’s hug while we go into the wave
I love you , hold me
Giving a little kick to get into deeper water
Kickin’ it to get out of the shallow water
manatees and dolphin hanging out together
Heart Opening Depth
A pretty in pink and lavender sunrise with a bright moon brought us a romantic vibe to the morning. The ocean color was a shimmery emerald green with the contrasting pastel color show.
My friend Linda called yesterday to let me know a herd of manatee were in the spot I usually photograph the sunrise. Before heading to Outriggers for the frame installation, I ran to capture the fun. I thought I would merge the sunrise today with the manatee love fest from yesterday.
The manatees said the power of the moon inspired them to enjoy some loving, touching and squeezing. They encourage us to be affectionate with the ones we care about.
They said, “We highly recommend manifesting tranquility, love and gentleness in your everyday experience. We are gentle beings who know being vulnerable is a strength bringing heart opening depth to you and your herd.”
Wishing you a loving day friends!
PS~More from the love fest coming
Baby Turtle Inspiration
Good Morning! I have to be away from the sunrise today. If you happen to local to New Smyrna Beach, check out my photos hanging at Outriggers. I’m honored to have my art at their lovely restaurant.
I thought I'd share a few of my favorite baby turtle photos.
They bring the message of perseverance. Seeing these little ones follow their destiny with such determination is truly inspiring.
Wishing you a day feeling inspired!
Plant the seeds of your desires
The huge supermoon was high in the sky as I walked to the beach lighting up the morning. We had a gentle and serene sunrise courtesy of the Sahara Sands swirling in the sky soaking up the soft colors from the sun.
Dolphins were enjoying a relaxing swim just passed the waves. They were rolling around with each other as the waves rolled by.
They bring the message of love and affection. They said, “We highly recommend loving touch as a way to feel connected and loved. Sensory input from a kind touch can be very healing.”
The strawberry moon agreed with the dolphins. This particular moon is situated in the sky bringing us the energy of love, luck and prosperity.
Use the power of this moon to help you manifest your greatest desires. It’s time to plant the seeds of your wishes and let them grow into new beginnings.
Wishing you a day filled with love!
Harness the flow of energy
Ahhhh a lovely serene sunrise with a cloud portal on the horizon. The sun came up through the perfectly placed gap in the clouds with a dog or horse shaped silhouette. The morning definitely felt other worldly.
The ocean was calm until a few minutes before the sunrise when waves started rolling in, growing in size with each set. The vibe was full of wonder and awe as dolphins enjoyed playing in the waves.
They bring us the message of using the energy of the day to be carried forward with ease. She said,”Harness the flow around you. If you feel energy is stagnant, wait. Not to worry, You will know when to take action. When you feel inspired and energized, that’s the time to grab a wave.”
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
Can you find the dolphin in the wave? (Hint left side)
Do you see an animal in the sun?
Flow and play to make life feel easier
The pre sunrise looked almost black and white with just a slight pink hue. The vibe was serene with a slight breeze and calm ocean. The chatty flock of seagulls came for our usual bath time while sharks and dolphins grabbed snacks in the waves.
The dolphins surfed the waves in between grabbing snacks bringing us the message to take time out of work for play.
They said, “Play is a great way to shift your mood, boost your immune system and attracts in more positive energy. Using the waves of life for play makes life more fun!”
Pelican Highway was cruising southbound using the waves to carry them with ease. They bring the message of going with the flow. Harness the energy of the waves to help you soar."
As they lined up giving each other support they added, “Know that people, place and things are lining up behind the scenes.”
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
PS~. Check out the previous post to see a video of the dolphins and pelicans in the lagoon
A day in the Lagoon Video
April is the most active month of the year in the Lagoon. I wanted to capture the excitement so I asked Brent Eite with Focal Point Videography to come film the action.
Lucky for us about 15 pelicans, several dolphin and Pip the Pelican all came to play. Over the years the dolphin and pelicans have included me in the shenanigans. In this video, the drone footage shows the dolphin speeding toward the camera with the flock of pelicans in tow. The video also shows eye level of the flock of pelicans coming in hot. The was the closest I have been to getting the camera wet.
Pip the pelican is recovering from trying to eat a sheepshead fillet, he’s the pelican closest to me in the beginning of the video.
Just click the play button, Thank you for watching!