February 01st, 2022

 Morning walk brought to you by Flower Hat jelly, Sea Biscuit, sand and my silly pooch!

Take a walk today to increase circulation, clear your jumbled thoughts, release emotions, get inspiration, get centered and increase your joy factor!!! My pooch is an excellent motivator and companion in establishing this routine.

This jellyfish (was huge if you’ll notice my foot near it for comparison. I believe it’s a flower hat jelly (Olindias). Although they look like a jellyfish, they actually belong in the class Hydrozoa, while true jellyfish belong in class Scyphozoa . One year thousands of these were in the water and beach but haven’t seen them to that extent for years. They are beautifully translucent and appear to have a beautiful flower within.

The white looking puff is a Sea Biscuit and are very fragile and break easily.Sea Biscuits are very similar to Sand Dollars with inflated shells, and both are related to Sea Urchins. The name Clypeaster means Flowered Round Shield. This refers to the shape of the animal and to the 5 “petaled” flower shape on top of the animal.

We can learn from sand in that it adapts to its environment resulting in character, beauty and resilience. I am always enriched by its awesome patterns which in turn inspire my creativity, which always makes me feel better!!!!!

Gifts of nature, pooches, creativity help to navigate this crazy world!!!!

Walk, create and inspire yourself in nature!