Dolphins know how to generate energy.
I have been fascinated by dolphins since I read a book by Karen Pryor in which she described her unforgettable experiences of learning to work and play with them.
Much later, I had a closer encounter with these cetaceans. They are the ultimate example of how to use Natural Energy Boosters to remain forever young.
Dolphins are:
D aring, diving, dancing
O riginal
L oving and lovable
P layful
H ealing, helpful
I ntelligent and Imaginative
N urturing
S ensual, with sounds, singing and swimming.
Daring:
Dolphins have been known to attack sharks, and at least ward them off, particularly if one of their species is being attacked, but it is a myth that they are great enemies of the shark. They usually only take on sharks the same size or smaller.
Diving and Dancing: The antics of dolphins in diving, surfing, breaching, bow riding, twirling, leaping and more can make it appear that they are carrying out an incredible dance of their own creation.
Original:
Dolphins are the only animals which can continually create new games. I remember reading in Karen's book how she and other trainers wanted to determine how creative their charges were, so they only rewarded the dolphins when they created a new game.
Karen's recent account on her website of ‘What dolphins do at Christmas’ describes how they trained the dolphins to trim the Christmas tree. She says:
‘Now a little time is allowed for the animal to get used to swimming around dragging the garland—oh, say, 10 seconds, you don't want the animal to get too interested and start playing 101 Things to do with a Garland.’
Loving:
Dolphins are loving in the care of other members of the pod, and they are also lovable creatures. Humans seem to be drawn to dolphins, almost as if we are members of the same species. It is a thrill to observe them, and a spiritual experience to swim with them.
Playful:
They love to play. To look at their smiling faces and see their boundless energy you would think they had not a care in the world. Unlike us, they don’t ever sleep – they take 30 minute naps with half their brain always alert.
Healing:
Swimming with dolphins has been shown to reduce depression, and dolphin sounds are used by some for meditation.
Intelligent: Dolphins seem to deliberately make their games difficult in order to learn from them.
Nurturing: Dolphins carry their young for 12 months and after the birth an ‘aunty’ dolphin will help to nurture them. If a baby is taken by a predator the mothers mourn for them. Dolphin pods are small but tight groups where they care for each other.
Sounds, Songs and Senses:
Dolphins communicate in many ways: with language, sound, chemical releases, bubble blowing, body posture, touch and splashing on the water’s surface. Each dolphin has a unique Signature Whistle – a high-pitched sound which emanates from the blow-hole on the top of the head. Clicking sounds help them identify the distance and size of objects.
What can we discover about using Natural Energy Boosters to energize us from studying Dolphin behaviour?
- Dare to Do – Dance Dive and enjoy
- Originality and Creativity will keep us alert, alive and youthful
- Love more, and be Lovable
- Play as much as we can every day
- Heal ourselves and heal others. Take advantage of natural healing, including deep breathing and lots of exercise.
- Intelligence is expanded by creative energy and Imagination
- Nurturing our young people, families, friends and other people will create energy throughout our long lives.
- Swim, and use Sounds, Song and Senses to be alive and enlivened.
Live with Energy
Joan
Joan Small is the author of ‘The Energy Book for Life’, the Guide to Energetic Living, and the book series, ‘Allow Yourself… You Deserve It’, How to Free Yourself from Stress and Control and Live with Fun and Love. She empowers people to make positive changes in their lives. See http://www.natural-energy-boosters.com/
