safety is a super power
As I walked to the beach I could see Jupiter and Mars in the sky surrounded by a picturesque sky.
When I reached the ocean, the flock of gulls were already gathered ready to get squeaky clean. The pre sunrise sky filled with pink fluffy clouds reflecting on the wet sand.
As the sun came up, the color theme switched to a gorgeous golden glow filling the air with warmth and hope. The wet sand brought us another reflective and stunning artful masterpiece.
After sunrise a mom and baby dolphin were in the lagoon. They bring us the message of nurturing, safety and play. The calf said, “My mom is very nurturing and makes sure I am safe. This combination gives me the courage to be my unique self, relax and play. Providing safety really is a super power.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Lulls are purposeful
A refreshingly cool layer of fog hovered above the shore before the sunrise. Other worldly looking clouds on the horizon soaked up the pastel colors.
Wet sand reflected the majestic sunrise giving us another heart expanding start to the day. Light ray jetted out of the clouds giving us a hopeful vibe.
Surfers waited in the calm and silky ocean brining us the message of enjoying the lull between waves. The waves said, “We encourage you not to confuse the serenity between waves as boredom. You see, the quiet time is purposeful. It’s a time to reflect and rest so you are ready to catch the next wave.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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The quiet lull between waves
Bath time with Pip Up Close and personal
Tales From the Lagoon ~ Episode - Up Close With Pip's Bath Time
This video shows Pip getting squeaky clean up close and personal. It's such an honor to be so close and intimate.
The video also shows how his feathers went from immature - brown and white to mature- lots of colors in just 9 months.
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Be open to shifts that help you soar higher
Wow, the sunrise was spectacular! The sun came up snuggle between two clouds creating a light funnel jetting light into the blue sky.
Perfect waves called to the surfers who came from every direction. The ocean was peppered with surfers waiting on a ride.
3 swallow-tailed kites circled above just after sunrise. This was a real treat, the first time seeing them at the beach. They said, “We bring the message of trusting your intuition. Use your inner GPS to follow the path that aligns with our true self. You’ll know because it will feel really good.”
A dragonfly was flying between the kites adding to the message she said, “I’m here to encourage transformation, be open to any shifts that will guide you toward your life’s purpose.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Even when you feel fragile, you are strong
With the absence of a breeze at first light the stillness was palpable. The ocean was clam except for perfect waves rolling toward shore 2 at a time.
Fluffy clouds formed the shape of an other world city hugging the sun as it came up to greet the day. A chatty flock of gulls and a couple egrets flew in for breakfast as the sun came up.
A sand dollar at the edge of the ocean brings us the message today. It said, “I have many messages such as unity, abundance and strength. I am here to remind you that even when you feel fragile, you are strong. I am also a message of abundance of all kinds, reminding you to be open to blessings.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Use your inner grace to flow
The morning started out dark and cozy with a wall of cotton ball clouds soaking up the pretty in pink pre sunrise glow. A chatty flock flew in early ready to get squeaky clean in the warm ocean.
When the sun came up, it lingered to give the ocean a kiss goodbye for the day. Fishing boats headed out in hopes of catching snapper.
After sunrise while standing on the dock, an eagle ray (I think) glided by bringing us a the message of grace and fluidity. She said, “Whether I am glided under water or leaping into the air, I am here to encourage going with the current rather than fighting against it. Harness the current and let the momentum carry you toward your heart’s desires.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Gone Fishin’
Eagle Ray
TGIF Photo of the week
When we feel safe we thrive
Ahhhhh, a pretty in pink first light color show along with a cool breeze gave us a fall like sunrise. A small flock of gulls flew in early with their wings and hearts open.
2 gulls said, “We are here to encourage lifting each other up. You see, we flock together to share the journey and we feel safer when we are together. When we feel safe we thrive.”
The sky art mirrored back on the still water was truly breathtaking. The mirror image of the swirly sky art added to the heart expanding vibe of the day.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- BABIES!
50 seconds of baby dolphins to brighten your day. I hope you enjoy!
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A snuggly kind of day
Mother Nature brought us a thunderstorm at sunrise. The storm inspired sharing a manatee snuggle to start the day.
Wishing you a cozy day friends!
To see some of my favorite manatee images check out the manatee gallery. https://www.shelleylynchphotos.com/manatee-gallery
Let go so you can soar!
At first light the air was still, the ocean looked like lake Atlantic while the fluffy clouds soaked up soft light. Tide pools reflected the heart opening beauty in the sky. The sun eventually made its way through the clouds to brings us the sweetest bronze light on the calm water.
Pelican Highway traffic was light gliding in both directions over the perfect emerald waves. As they floated by they said, “Use the energy of the waves to make your journey easier. Feel your way to the sweet spot, you’ll know it when you feel supported and things feel easier.”
On the way off the beach I ran into 2 mourning doves who were very chatty. When I asked the one in the photograph what her message was, she tilted her head and said, “I’m a messenger new birth. I also symbolize peace, love and freedom. I’m here to remind you to let go of any anchors so your heart can soar!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
mourning dove
This moment creates your next moment.
The morning started out extra cozy with cloud cover and minimal color. The colors came to life after the sun made it up from behind the wall of grey clouds.
The clouds reflecting on the tide pools and wet sand were mesmerizing. Egrets came to dance through the water grabbing breakfast.
Pelican Highway looked gorgeous as they floated along the shore above the emerald waves. Dolphins surfed and chased fish, enjoying a few leaps too!
The egrets, pelican highway, and dolphin came together to bring the message of trusting in the timing. They said, “Trust people, places and things are lining up, sometimes it’s happening behind the scenes.”
The egret went on to say, “Stay present in the moment. You see, this moment is creating your next moment. Keep your focus on the here and now and let the magic unfold.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Dolphin Impersonates a Shark
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Dolphin Impersonates a Shark
Yesterday I had the pleasure of relaxing with M and Charley, 2 male dolphins.
M went to grab a fish in the shallows, when he returned he showed off his best shark impersonation. I think that was his way of saying sure we live in the shark bite capital of the world but we dolphins too!
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Loving yourself helps others
Mother Nature did it again, bringing us a magical sunrise using every crayon in the box. First light started with a pretty in pink glow. With the absence of a breeze, the stillness was palpable.
The soft clouds, reflections and beautiful colors created an ethereal masterpiece to start our day. A few gulls showed up to paddle around int he tide pool and get squeaky clean. One of the gulls and a solo egret got together to bring us the message today.
The egret looking at his reflection said, “Go ahead, Love the one you are with, fall deeper in love with yourself. “ A gull sending out ripples with her open wings and heart said, “Yes! I agree with the egret! You see, when you love yourself and keep your heart open, you send out ripples of love to others.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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One step at a time with focus
WOW! 30 minutes before sunrise was truly breathtaking. Pink ribbon shaped clouds stretched across the sky reflecting on the water and wet sand. Soft waves rolled into the tide pool adding textures and depth to the Monet looking sunrise.
When the sun came up surrounded by hugging clouds it stayed for just a few minutes before disappearing behind the veil of soft clouds. The mixture kept the morning cozy and serene.
A handful of gulls came to enjoy bath time while a solo egret looked for breakfast bringing us her message.
She said, “The reason I am such a good hunter is I am deliberate about taking each step with focus. I relax into the present moment and take one step at a time toward my goal.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Small change inspires transformation
Wow! The color explosion int he sky was magnificent this morning! The air was still at first light as the pink glow hovered over the ocean on the horizon. As the sun came up, a nice breeze came as the big ball of light appeared on the horizon.
A surfer hopped in the water before the sun came up, ready to soak up the beauty and energy while waiting on a wave.
On the way off the beach, bees and dragonflies were hanging out around the flowers in the mangroves.
A dragonfly brings us the message today. She said, “I’m a messenger of transformation and adaptability. I’m here to remind you that even the smallest change can inspire transformation.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
What does your heart want to birth?
Mother Nature brought us a pretty in pink serene sunrise. As I reached the edge of the ocean there was a ghost crab watching the pink glow in the sky.
A chatty flock of gulls flew in for bath time and surprisingly didn’t disrupt the crab and her zen moment.Pelican Highway traffic was moderate heading southbound as the sun came up to greet the day.
The crab was quite chatty. I asked her what she was doing by the ocean rather than in the soft sand up by the seacoast. She said, “You see the orange mass means I am going to be a mom. The orange color means I am newly pregnant, my eggs are just 1- 5 days old. In just 14 days the little ones will be born.”
“I’m here to ask you what your heart wants to birth? Do you have an idea or desire to bring into reality? Now is a great time to manifest! You see today is the new moon and it helps with fresh and new beginnings, especially in the next 2 weeks.”
“Us crabs know sometimes we have to step sideways or even backward before going forward, so not to worry if you feel you are doing a little side step on the way to your goal.”
Wishing you a bountiful day friends!
Momma Crab watching first light
Momma Crab with an orange mass- means she is 1-5 days pregnant - They carry eggs for 14 days.
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Best Friends - 2 Male Dolphins Snuggle Time
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Best Friends - 2 Male Dolphins Snuggle Time
M and Charley are 2 male dolphins who are best friends.When male dolphins leave their moms they hook up with another male forming a bromance.
M was the first to arrive in the lagoon. I was excited to see him because it has been a couple weeks since he’s been by to grab snacks and hang out. I told him Charley passed through the other day without him and so I asked where Charley was today.
M left for about 5 minutes and when he came back Charley was with him! They stayed for about an hour and half. This video highlights the last 30 minutes of their visit when they were being very sweet and affectionate with each other and the camera.
I hope you enjoy their sweet connection.
Song is: I am With You by Ziv Moran Purchased on Artlist.io
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Stretch to move forward
Mother Nature brought us another day with huge clouds on the horizon. The color show started off very subtle until the the sun came up lighting up the sky and ocean with a golden orange blast of light.
A chatty flock flew in early to enjoy a bath at our usual time. Pelican Highway and the surfers were enjoying perfect waves forming from the silky ocean.
A couple pelicans we’re in the river after sunrise. One brings us the message of stretching past our limits. She said, “You see as I reach my wings back they lift me up and forward. I highly recommend giving yourself a good stretch, seriously, look how it shows off my beauty while moving me forward.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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And stretch to lift off
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - The Whoppers!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - The Whoppers!
Just a few photos to honor the whoppers of the Indian River lagoon. A mix of redfish and bluefish, the biggies! I have a few more of my favorites on my website. https://www.shelleylynchphotos.com/gallery-1
The dolphin were binging on redfish, something I had never seen before. Shortly after the week long binge, a big hurricane hit and the water turned pretty yucky. Now, I look to them for my weather report.
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Bluefish
Bluefish
Flying Bluefish
Redfish
Flippin’ Redfish