Empathetic

I am inspired to be my empathetic me like the Bottlenose Dolphin, who surfs happily along, singing his ocean song until something tragic happens and the pod is threatened. Then, he will swim to attention. Empathy is encoded in the dolphin’s DNA, as well as play, but his real natural tendency is to protect the family in their pelagic paradise- no matter the sacrifice. As well, his defense is seldom a solitary act; but rather a collaborative, coordinated attack. That said, most of the day; this empathetic dolphin is, yes, rather found riding within the waves at play. Perhaps his awareness and sensitivity toward his family and others, stems from his strategic sleep-cycle that is one of the natural wonders. For, the really cool secret that dolphins keep tucked away in the ocean deep is that they never really fall fast asleep. One brain hemisphere always stays active during their 8-hour rest, so as to breathe when the surface waves crest. Thus, without a break, the dolphins are always fully rested, while being half awake. It is as if they have one flipper in the real world and the other in the dream world. Thus, it makes perfect sense that in the Pacific Island traditions as Polynesian shamans would say, when the big Kahuna wave relays and an elder in the tribe has seen their last day, the empathetic dolphin is always ready to ride… to carry a human soul across to the other side.

Reflection:

How will I squeeze the richness of life out of every moment today to live in the power of now– attracting joy, love and good luck- holy wow?

 Challenge:

Decide your optimal wake-sleep cycle and commit to that cycle for this month, so you can sufficiently recharge your batteries and be fully present to your waking, wellspring life- every moment, every day.