Play can lighten your mood

With the smell of rain in the air, a gentle breeze and low tide, Mother Nature gave a soothing sunrise. The salty, moist air felt good in my lungs as I took in the reflection on the wet sand.

The floc of seagulls flew in at their usual time for some close connection, chat and bath time. Pelican Highway was flying on the horizon in front he of the big sun that looked like it was getting squeezed between the clouds and ocean.

A couple dolphin friends and a cormorant stopped by the lagoon after sunrise. Just as the rain started, a dolphin tossed up the first cannonball jellyfish of the winter season. The cannonball jellyfish don’t sting and make for great balls to play with. The dolphin bring the message of joy. They remind us to take time out for giggles, and play. They said, “Just a couple minutes of play can lighten your mood and make you feel better.”

The cormorant coming in to join the fun used her tail to help slow her down for her landing. She said, ”Use all your resources to steady yourself. Slowing it down to take in the moment, soaking up each morsel of the experience, brings a special sweetness.”

Wishing you a playful day friends!