Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Kiddos and their Moms
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Kiddos and their Moms
This video shows Puff and Fin, a couple of young kiddos playing together with their moms nearby.
If you are just tuning in Puff is recovering from a shark bite. He and his bestie were apart for about 7 days during the initial healing phase. Good news....now they are back together, enjoying hanging and playing!
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Sunday sunrise is previous post
Happy Mothers Day
Mother Nature brought us an overcast start to the day with a moody bluesy and pink color show accompanied by soft clouds soaking up the beauty.
Today, we honor all forms of mothering—the ones raising little ones, the ones who have released them into the world, the ones who mother through friendship, presence, and heart…and the ones who carry that love quietly within. And of course Mother Earth for her nurturing support.
Nature shows us…love doesn’t need to be loud to be powerful.
Sometimes it looks like a soft sunrise, a steady presence, and tiny feet following a path they trust.
Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day, friends
Expect the unexpected
Good Morning!
Fifty shades of gray greeted the day as the sun lingered behind the clouds… yet somehow, the light still found us.
The shoreline became a mirror, reflecting sky and sea as one.
And then, as if on cue, a snowy egret arrived—adorned in his delicate mating plumage.
A quiet reminder, even on the softest, grayest mornings, beauty and connections shows up in unexpected ways.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
What is meant to restore you is in motion
Good Morning!
WOW… what a gorgeous morning. A calm ocean made it easy to see the dolphins frolicking just beyond the waves.
The water soaked up the soft pastel colors as the sun rose, looking like a painted egg.
After sunrise, Momma Sarabi and young Fin, along with Momma Boop and Puff, were in the lagoon—snuggles and snacks all around.
Fin, our wide-eyed boy, had a rake mark from his buddy Puff… a little reminder of playful moments. The moms gently supervised the roughhousing, making sure Puff’s healing wound stayed safe during playtime.
And Puff… he’s looking strong—day 17 after the shark bite.
Together, they bring us a message of healing....
"There is still room for joy, even as things mend.
Trust that what is meant to restore you… is already in motion."
Fin who is turning 1 this month! He has an are mark from his bestie Puff. Not to worry they heal fast!
Trust the landing
Mother Nature used every crayon in the box, along with a wispy paintbrush, to bring us an ethereal sunrise. A perfect morning for the cloud game. A soft salty breeze added to the beauty.
A chatty flock of laughing gulls, ruddy turnstones, and herring gulls enjoyed bath time along the shore.
Soft clouds surrounded the sun as it kissed the ocean goodbye for the day. After sunrise, Momma Sarabi and Fin grabbed a quick bite as Mikey the great egret flew in, bringing the message.
He said, “Keep your wings and heart open. Melt into your toes with each step…and trust the landing.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
A virtual tip jar:
No chasing, safety comes from within
WOW! First light filled the sky with wispy pink clouds, reflecting across the wet sand as a layer of hazy fog wrapped the morning in a cozy calm.
As the sun rose, the ever-changing sky continued to mirror itself along the shoreline, surrounded by soft, striped clouds.
The duck couple from yesterday returned to watch the sunrise, joined by a flock of ruddy turnstones, laughing gulls, and a handful of herring gulls.
After sunrise, a rabbit paused for a quiet veggie breakfast. The rabbit and duck couple bring us a combo message today.
“We are excellent at knowing when to stay or when to scurry—whether by wing or by foot. Our superpower is going within… trusting our instincts to know when we are safe. Safety isn’t something we chase—it’s something we feel and trust from within.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
A virtual tip jar:
Quiet moments to create balance
Good Morning…
As soon as my feet hit the sand, I saw a duck couple enjoying the quiet morning as it came to life. They lingered for quite a while, soaking in the sunrise before eventually flying off together.
The chatty flock was feeling frisky—darting off and back with a whoosh, filling the air with playful energy.
As the sun rose, perfectly teed up by the clouds, the ocean soaked up the warmth and scattered sparkles of light across the waves.
Our duck couple brings today’s message, “We know how to stay balanced. Taking time to enjoy quiet moments is essential. We are a reminder to trust your gut to when to be still… and when to paddle… so you can move through life with steadiness and ease.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Trust the next step
Good Morning!
With wet sand, Mother Nature brought us a reflective sunrise. The mirror image of the landscape was a stunner, adding to the heart-expanding vibe.
A mix of birds moved through their morning rhythm—searching for breakfast, preening, and enjoying bath time as the day slowly unfolded.
The moon lingered brightly in the sky, as if in quiet conversation with the clouds.
After sunrise, a box turtle made his way forward with calm determination—one step at a time.
She said, “No matter the outcome, take the next step. You don’t have to see the whole path… just trust the step in front of you. Each one carries you exactly where you’re meant to go.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Dolphin Besties
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Dolphin Besties
These are photos of Puff and Fin. They are two males who enjoy spending a lot of time together. Puff is showing off his pearly whites while Fin is partly out of the water with Puff under him.
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Be present in the body to heal
Yesterday’s rain left behind cooler air and a whipping wind.
The bright full moon cozied up to passing clouds as the sun rose to greet the day.
At one point, the sun hovered just above a pyramid-shaped cloud… adding to the wonder of the morning.
The ocean churned with intensity, while wet sand reflected the powerful drama unfolding. Several laughing gulls and three herring gulls gathered at the water’s edge, getting squeaky clean.
One herring gull, who appears to have an oil gland issue, brings us the message today.
He said, “I look like I’m wet all the time as my feathers look wet all the time. What I know is this process might take time. The key for me is to be present and trust my body. Sometimes the work is simply to stand where you are…and allow the body, and life, to do what they know how to do.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
Let go, Surrender to the waves
Good Morning…
The full moon lingered in the sky as it slowly set over the Indian River Lagoon, while the sun began its rise into a soft, cloud-covered morning.
Mother Nature reached for her pastel palette today, wrapping everything in a calm, soothing energy.
This full moon gently invites us to release what we may have tucked away… old patterns, quiet fears, anything we’ve been holding beneath the surface.
The man in the moon said, “Use this moment to let go of what is holding you back… trust that something more supportive is ready to take its place.”
Surfers, dolphins, and Pelican Highway moved with the waves, each in their own rhythm.
The dolphins remind us…
ride the waves as they come.
Surrender to the movement.
Trust the flow.
Wishing you a gentle release today, friends
Just below the surface, gems are waiting for you.
Good Morning!
Huge, fluffy clouds filled the sky this morning, soaking in the soft extraordinary color show.
Ruddy turnstones, laughing gulls, and a half dozen skimmers enjoyed breakfast along the shore.
As the sun rose, it held its colors like a glowing, striped ball… quietly sending warmth outward. Perfect waves rolled across the calm ocean, beckoning surfers to come play.
After sunrise, I spotted not one, but two woodpeckers! They shared a message. We tap on the tree, knowing what we seek is just beneath the surface. Trust your intuition… there are hidden gems waiting to be discovered.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
PS ~ Check out Baby Puff’s story of surviving a shark bite in previous post.
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode-Shark Bite & Healing, Baby Dolphin Survives
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode-Shark Bite & Healing, Baby Dolphin Survives
Baby Puff has a story to share… one of healing.
This video follows his early days in the lagoon with his mom, the friendship he forms with another calf, Fin, and the support shared between the moms. When everything shifts after a shark encounter, we witness what unfolds in the days that follow… a quiet journey of healing, connection, and return.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Sunrise Video to start your day
Good Morning! Instead of photos...
a sunrise video to start your day.
Soft light, steady waves, and that quiet moment where everything feels like it’s just beginning again.
Take a breath… let your shoulders drop… and stay here for a moment longer.
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
Tales from the Lagoon~ Mom Dolphin, A High Jumper
Tales from the Lagoon~ Mom Dolphin, A High Jumper
Check out Momma Sarabi showing how to get height in the shallows. If you look at the last photo she has an eye on the pelican who is coming in hot.
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What I choose sends ripples into the world
Salty fog filled my lungs as I stood at the edge of the ocean. High tide rolled in with strength, adding to the vibrant energy of the morning.
Sandpipers joined the ruddy turnstones, scurrying along the shore in search of breakfast. Soft, fluffy clouds drifted in from the north, adding to the beauty of the unfolding day.
When the sun rose, the clouds and sky soaked up rich gold and orange hues, wrapping the ocean in warmth.
After sunrise, a duck in the pod shared this…. “I know when to paddle, when to walk, and when to fly.Tuning in is how I decide.And take a look at my ripple…what I choose sends gentle ripples out into the world around me.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Sunrise siesta, arrive in your own time
Clouds gathered along the horizon, wrapping themselves around the rising sun as it made its way into the day.
A few early risers moved along the shoreline—gulls and turnstones easing into their morning routines. Despite the wind, there was a calmness in the air… the kind that invites you to slow down without even trying.
And then, just off the path, tucked into the sand, I came across the sweetest little moment.
A gopher tortoise…
completely settled in…
enjoying a sunrise siesta.
Eyes gently closed.
Body at ease.
Just being.
“There’s no need to hurry into the day.
Let yourself wake up slowly… arrive in your own time.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Nap Time
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Nap Time
One of my favorite video showing Jasper and Daniko, a couple of male besties relaxing together. Sound on for the full experience.
Ahhhh, how sweet it is to rest in the middle of the day.
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Monday sunrise is 2 previous posts….
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - The Pelican Game
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - The Pelican Game
Momma Sarabi and young Fin (Sarafin) were in the lagoon today and enjoyed teasing the pelicans in between mullet madness.
The pelicans were good sports about all the booping.
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Release fear and rest into safety
It was a windy start to the day, giving the birds the zoomies.
Clouds gathered along the horizon, their shapes feeling almost otherworldly.
As the sun rose, it filled an opening in the clouds with a deep orange glow. Waves rolled toward shore, soaking up all the colors. After sunrise, a bunny living in the mangroves came out for breakfast.
She said, “I am a reminder to release any fear…
to rest in the safety of your heart.
Your heart remembers—you are abundant in every way imaginable.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
