Strength gives us stability
It was dark and quiet as I watched the largest super moon of the year set over the river. The power of the moon was palpable.
This moon is pulling on the tides quite a bit this week, since the human body is mostly water, chances are, you are feeling it.
This particular moon brings the message of realigning with our long-term goals. This moon is encouraging us to stay the course, keep working toward our hearts desires with gusto. It is with that strength and determination that we will feel more stable.
As always the full moon has the power to bring to light things that may have been hidden from us. This moon asks us to be open to epiphanies to letting go of structures and beliefs that no longer serve us.
Just after the moon set, a huge layer of pink clods appeared looking like Superman/Superwoman flying across the sky encouraging us to embrace our inner super hero to find the strength we need going forward.
Pelican Highway chimed in saying, “When the energy feels intense we find following the channel markers and holding wings makes the journey easier. We highly recommend collaboration to make the journey fun and more desirable.”
Wishing you beautiful day friends!
Superman/woman cloud
Super moon setting over the Indian River Lagoon
Find the channel markers to make your journey easier
A golden highway
Know when to lead and when to join in the flock
Mother Nature liked the sunrise so much the past few days she recreated a similar masterpiece with Pelican Highway being the highlight.
A pink glow filled the sky at first light starting the morning with a peaceful loving feeling. Pelican Highway traffic was heavy and jamming before the sun came up to greet the day.
The sun came up big and bright kissing the ocean good bye for the day and even showed a little of the green flash.
One of the pelicans in the lead on the highway said, “We know about working together to reach our goal. Sure, the highway gets congested but we eventually get into alignment."
"We also know it is good to take turns in the lead for others to hang in our draft. We bring the message of knowing when to lead and when to join the flock. Sharing the responsibility makes for a great team.”
2 pelicans holding hands just as the wave crested said, “Hold my hand and I'll take you there…together we make life sweeter.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
There's a place for us
Somewhere a place for us
Peace and quiet and open air
Wait for us somewhere
There's a time for us
Someday a time for us
Time together and time to spare
Time to look, time to care
Someday
Somewhere
We'll find a new way of living
We'll find a way of forgiving
Somewhere
There's a place for us
Somewhere a place for us
Time together with time to spare
Time to look, time to care
Someday
Somewhere
We'll find a new way of living
We'll find a way of forgiving
Somewhere
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
Somehow
Someday
Somewhere
Know when to lead
And when to join in
Surfers hanging on Pelican Highway
You are supported and loved
Mother Nature started the sunrise with pink rays of light jetting into the sky looking like a giant peace sign. A cool breeze and calm ocean added to the beauty.
Pelican Highway traffic was heavy flying southbound. The huge sun came up bringing with it warmth. Pelican Highway and the sun bring us the message of support. The pelicans were flying in formation so they could draft off each other making the flight easier.
They said, “Flying together toward the same goal makes the work load lighter. This way we can fly further and faster without depleted our energy reserves.”
As the sun came up, I could see multiple outlines of people walking across the bottom of the sun. They remind us we are not alone. They said, “Even if you can’t see us, we are here to support you. Keep the faith, ask for help, we love you.”
Wishing you a day feeling supported!
People walking across the sun
Let your emotions go to make room for new opportunities
With a refreshing breeze and calm ocean the morning was peaceful. The sand was still wet under my feet from a rain storm last night.
Pelican Highway was jamming this am with long lines of traffic flowing over the waves in perfect alignment.
They said, “We bring the message of feeling for the energy of waves building. Trust that people, places and things are lining up to support you, even if you can’t see it.”
“We highly recommend tuning into the waves to feel them coming then you will be able to ride their energy as soon as they show up and it is really fun!”
After sunrise a manatee cruised by bringing us the message to slow down and swim through your emotions. She said, “Especially with a super moon in 3 days, you may find your emotions are heightened. I bring the message of letting your emotions wash over you, swim forward deliberately, trusting the process. Remember letting go makes room for the new.”
Wishing you a groovy day int he flow!
Go within to feel peace
A lovely morning with a perfect soft breeze, rolling waves and lovely reflections on the wet sand. Pelican Highway had long lines of traffic traffic was heavy before sunrise gliding above the waves in perfect t unison.
2 seagulls and a willet were hanging out enjoying the quiet. Zen Willy the Willet was in the zone as he grabbed breakfast. He said, “I bring the message of going within to enjoy moments of stillness. Inner serenity is a wonderful way to feel peace especially if the world around you is frenetic.”
A shrimp boat on the horizon attracted all kids of birds who were using the boat as a resource for food. They said, “We know how to use all our resources to thrive. We highly recommend making creative choices that make life easier, go ahead think outside the box. Survival for us means working smarter not harder.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales for the Lagoon~ Episode-Wiley the Dolphin and friends
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Wiley the Dolphin and Friends
This is Wiley the dolphin named for his eyes that are always wide open wild eyes. I don’t know if he is a male or female but I do know he loves to play! On this day s/he was with Momma Jade and a large pod of dolphins ranging in age from young to adult.
He loves to tease the pelicans and roll around with his/her friends. S/he is the kind of personality who is the life of the party, telling jokes and making everyone laugh.
S/he is also a great athlete, leaping out of the water all day long and posing for the camera. S/he and her friends were coming close creating lots of splash and giggles. Definitely a fun day watching this one with his/her friends so full of joy.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Look for guideposts for directions
The heat of summer is upon us as the big ball of light heat came up filling air with warmth. Soft pastel colors started the show before the sun came up to greet the day. When the sun peered out from behind the clouds, a golden orange glow filled the sky.
Pelican Highway was exceptional today, the traffic was heavy even at first light. They seemed extra light as they effortlessly floated above the perfect waves. They bring the message of harnessing the energy around us.
One of the pelicans using the crest of the wave with the channel marker in the background said, “Look for the guideposts around you. You will know when you see them, use them to help you know which way to go.”
A few seagulls flew in after sunrise hanging in place remind us to look for new perspectives. They said, “You see, when you look at situations from a different viewpoint you might get new information which can help you make decisions.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Life is a mirror
WOWZER! Mother Nature brought us a reflective, angelic sunrise with angel clouds, streaming golden light. It was truly awe inspiring, packed with a vibe of love and wonder. The first cloud I saw looked like two angels coming together for a kiss.
The mirror images gave the morning a heart expanding experience. With the absence of a breeze, my body matched the calm. The reflections remind us life is a mirror, to see ourselves, we just have to see what is being sent back to us.
A small flock of seagulls and ruddy turnstones flew in to enjoy the amazing beauty. Rootie Tootie, a ruddy turnstone was grabbing snacks in the wet sand.
She brings us the message of digging for what we need. She said, sometimes the yummy morsels are below the surface and take a little prodding.”
Wishing you a day where the beauty takes your breath away!
PS- Check out the baby dolphin in the previous post.
Angel cloud kisses
Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode Baby dolphin play time!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Baby Dolphin Play Time!
I have had the great honor of hanging out with this baby dolphin and momma all week. A couple days it was just two adults with this baby, while on another day they were joined by a large maternity pod with several moms and their calves came in to play.
This baby is still young as you can see from the stripes. The stripes are called fetal bands which come from being scrunched up in the mother’s womb. Fetal bands and the dark color slough off after multiple weeks. The stripes give us a ballpark of the age.
Watching the baby this week was truly amazing. 5 days ago, she was just barely getting her nose up out of the water then a few days later she was getting half her body out of the water like a periscope going up on a submarine. Then tonight she totally surprised me when she got almost all the way out of the water! The joy she seemed to experiencing through learning was so fun to witness.
I don’t know if she is male or female, hopefully she will show her belly soon to let us know.
Stay tuned more tales! More from this nugget and the maternity pod coming soon.
The fetal bands appear to be fading a bit
Look at me! Quick, snap my photo!
Check out the star reflection on her belly.
Mom and baby
Mom and baby
Celebrate no matter the size of your achievement
Gentle swirly pink brush strokes filled the sky at first light. Low tide reflected the sunrise giving us an expansive feeling to the morning. A calm breeze and palpable quiet added to the serene vibe.
Perfect waves rolled toward shore calling to the surfers and Pelican Highway to come take a ride. Pelican highway traffic was heading mostly southbound.
As they passed by, one of the pelicans gave himself a good stretch mid air. He said, “I’m here to encourage taking time to shake off any stress and tension so you can stay the course.”
After sunrise a solo cormorant was grabbing a teeny breakfast. She said, “No matter the size of your achievement, celebrating the win is a great way to attract more abundance.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Cormorant have teeny snacks
Pelican Highway mid air stretch
Let the waves carry you
Ahhhhhhhh, the big ball of light is back, big and bright. The clouds teed it up like a golf ball ready to spread the light.
The ocean and breeze were calm except for perfect waves rolling in. Water danced high in the air as the waves crashed into the shallows. The energy was one of celebration and joy.
Pelican Highway gracefully floated along the waves as well bringing us the message of going with the flow.
Along with the waves, pelican highway said, “Trust in the timing. What is meant for you will never pass you by. Use the energy of your resources to carry you forward. Not to worry if you feel a lull, another set of waves is on the way.”
Wishing you a beautiful days friends!
Joy attracts more joy
Mother Nature is on a roll this week with gentle, sweet sunrises that soothe the soul. A salty breeze felt nice on my skin and in my lungs. The absence of the flock of seagulls was noticeable without their squawking entrance.
Pelican Highway traffic was light with a rest stop near by. A solo pelican stopped on the beach to grab a snack and rest before heading back into the traffic.
After sunrise I ran into a bunny rabbit who said, “I’m here to remind you to nurture your instincts, hone your intuition as your super power. I am the messenger of abundance, desire and creativity, encouraging you to embrace your gifts of creativity.”
“Us bunnies have the ability to know when to freeze or hop forward, you too can trust yourself to know when to wait or take action.”
3 dolphins, 2 adults and a youngin' briefly came into the lagoon after sunrise. One of the adults grabbed a few fish with a pelican while the momma nursed the baby.
They bring the message of community. They said, “We bring the reminder to work together to reach a common goal. Find the joy of each other and that will bring you even more joy."
Wishing you an abundant day!
You are supported
Mother Nature brought us a gentle and soft sunrise today. A light breeze and calm ocean added to the peaceful vibe of the morning. Low tide gave us a mirror image of the sunrise which looked like a masterful painting.
Perfect waves rolled toward shore calling all surfers to come play. Pelican highway got the call too, the traffic was heaving going southbound. 2 pelicans flew by at first light holding wing tips. One of the pelicans looked almost like a ghost. They said, “We bring the message of support both from our earth flock but also our angel flock.”
A solo skimmer was flying low grabbing breakfast. She said, “Most of the skimmers have moved on from sunny Florida but I believe sometimes you gotta march to your own drum. Go ahead color outside the lines, follow your heart to know where you want to go next.”
Finally a couple down the beach were playing in the waves. The gentleman reached out to hold her hand, adding to the message of support.
Wishing you a lovely day friends!
Holding hands
Holding wingtips
Keep moving forward, nice and easy
Mother Nature brought us a dark and moody blues kind of sunrise. Lightning and rain on the horizon along with lightning added to the beauty of the morning.
Shimmery light danced across the water as perfect waves rolled toward shore. With the heavy layer of clouds and the absence of wildlife it was very quiet with palpable stillness.
After sunrise, Spot the egret came over to say good morning. He was named by Pip the Pelican for his 3 spots on his toes. He said, “Keep moving forward, just one step at a time. My secret is to take a deep breath, give a loud squawk and step forward.”
A turtle was looking for snacks in the shallow water. She said, “I am the messenger walking your path in peace. I recommend staying on the path even when you are uncertain. Keep the faith, stay determined and you will find your way. “
I noticed she was considering eating a piece of plastic. Before I could get to it, I was happy to see she left plastic, realizing it was a food source. She said, “I bring the message of eating healthy foods, swim away from the tempting garbage, even when you are hungry.”
“Oh, and please pick up trash when you see it, Thank you.”
Wishing you a peaceful day friends!
Relax into the moment and glide
Another dramatic yet serene sunrise with huge clouds and sultry low light. Golden light streamed from the sun through the clouds giving us a hopeful vibe.
Pelican Highway traffic was flying both south and northbound above the perfectly formed waves. One of the waves looked like it had a pair of green eyes looking out through the water.
After sunrise a spotted leopard ray (I think) was gliding in the shallow water under the dock looking for snacks. She was so graceful and gentle as she swam.
She said, “I bring the message of relaxing into the moment. Being gentle with yourself and your path helps make the journey easier. I highly recommend using your sensitivities to navigate forward. You can trust yourself."
I ran into a very chatty squirrel. He was enjoying a large nut when he said, “I’m here to remind you to enjoy the fruits of your labor. I recommend finding balance with work and play.
Yes, work is necessary and it’s also important to take time to enjoy your nuts, rather than hoarding them for a rainy day.”
Wishing you wonderful day friends!
Green eyes in the wave
I think it’s a spotted leopard ray
Savor your nuts
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Pip the Pelican introduces his friends
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Pip the Pelican Introduces His Friends
Hi everyone it’s me Pip the Pelican! If you are just tuning in, I have had quite the adventure over the past 3 months. I’ll try to recap previous episodes.
On March 23rd, I ate a pokey fish, not to be confused with a tasty pokey bowl.
It was a filleted sheepshead fish, a spiney fish that got caught in my pouch. I sat on the beach for a few days until nice Hoomans took it out for me. I couldn’t fly for about 8 days, since the hospital was closed they told the Hoomans to feed me until I was better. Phew, I feel lucky!
I did pretty for about 6 weeks, then I got pretty sick. My Hooman friend Shelley took me to a bird place in St Augustine that fed me fish until I felt better. When they let me out after a week, I flew right back to my home in New Smyrna Beach, 75 miles.
Well, the jet lag was bad and I hurt my leg so I sat on my pole for 7 days while my Hooman friend helped me get better. They named a pole after me because I sat on it 6 weeks while healing after the pokey fish.
Now, I feel mostly good, I don’t sit on my pole anymore. I usually visit my Hooman once a day, and float around the lagoon or sit on the beach.
My other friends are there too, Mikey the great egret and Spot a snowy egret. I named Spot for the 3 spots he has on his cool looking toes. Spot, Shelley and I have sat together for many hours. I like him, he’s a cool kid.
Mikey got his name from my fisher Homan friend Donny. Mikey is really tall! He has long legs and looks like an angel when he is flying. He is called a great egret, probably because he is a really good fisher bird! He hangs out with me when I rest on the beach. He scares me a little but he isn’t as intense as the other pelicans. The mature pelicans can be very aggressive, so much so I shake when they are around.
On good days I like to play the stick game. I use my beak to pull the mangroves with all my might until I get a stick to come loose then I toss it around for a while.
Some days I take my stick to Shelley and she tosses it and I chase it. I like that game too. She said that’s why she calls me Puppy.
I still have rest days where I need to sit on the beach. I’m loosing a few feathers, I think that makes me tired. I’m lucky because Shelley, Spot and Mikey sit with me. They are my little family who help me feel safe and loved. I guess the pokey fish was a good thing.
Stay tuned for more tales!
That’s me giving my soulful look
That’s me with my shadow Mikey
Mikey looks like an angel when he is flying
This is Spot, I named him Spot because he has spots on his toes
That’s me! I take a deep breath in as I take off
Then exhale once I start to take off
Be bold, show off who you are
Mother Nature used gorgeous clouds and wet sand to give us a a beautiful and dramatic sunrise. At first light the clouds looked like they formed a portal opening looking like we could step through into another world. The vibe was one of wonder and awe for sure!
Light rain drizzled from the gray clouds as they floated by with the breeze. A large stingray and teeny baby shark swam in the shallows looking for breakfast while avoiding each other.
A cardinal couple was in the bush on the way off the beach. Only the male was in the mood to to pose and chat. The stingray and cardinal bring us a combo message today.
The stingray is very sensitive and knows how to blend into their environment for survival. She brings the message of discernment.
She said, “I use my sensitivity to know when to swim forward and when to hunker down, taking cover for rest and safety. I’m actually a peaceful Being, only striking out if necessary to defend my life.”
The cardinal added, “I am here to encourage you to explore new directions. Go ahead, try new things as a way to grow. As you can see from my bright color, I am very confident and willing to be seen. I’m here to remind you to be bold and show off who you are. I agree with the stingray, if you get scared, take a break then when you are ready, explore a little more.”
Wishing you a day filled with wonder!
PS! There is a fun video of Pip the pelican in previous blog. More from Pip coming later.
Sunrise and Coastguard
Stingray blending in
Male cardinal
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.
