Intention leads to action and action to results, often in the most surprising ways. I recall a time I needed more color in my life. I went with turquoise, a reminder of morning walks at the beach. The rush of the waves, the call of the gulls as the sun glowed, an orange ball lifting up from the watery horizon. I've always loved the sea. The mystery of her hidden jewels that glitter the wet sands delivered by the morning tide. My turquoise intention brought into focus an unfinished crochet project--an aqua afghan that was soon finished and brightened the foot of our bed. Turquoise throw pillows and a large wooden plaque of a dolphin, leaping on high, made a splash of joy on the beige bedroom wall.
Turquoise was on my mind, and thoughts are things. So I shouldn't have been surprised to soon learn about a fascinating turquoise hairy-sea-creature that had been washing ashore at St. Augustine and Vilano Beach. These amazing little creatures are called "Blue Buttons".
Their scientific name has a poetic ring. Porpita porpita. An ancient Greek word for brooch--a decorative jewelry attached with a pin that clasps shut.
Blue Button looks similar to a jellyfish, but is not one. It has two main body parts. A flat circular disk is the "float" and a
whole colony of hydroids are the hairy branches that look like whirling
tentacles. So in a sense, each "float" is like a small boat, no bigger than an inch, that supports many passengers on a voyage through the vast sea.
A passive drifter, the Blue Button, must rely on water currents and wind to carry it on the waves. It has no power to direct a course, and must navigate by surrendering to the rhythm of the tides.
I was thankful for the angel message that drifted inland. During these unprecedented times on Earth, Porpita porpita serves as a reminder to let go and let God. Don't try to make things happen that are beyond our control. Relax in the immediacy of the now and gratefully drift in the flow of God's infinite Love. He knows your every need.
I found this lovely passage in Gift from the Sea by Ann Morrow Lindbergh.
"The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient.
To dig for treasures shows not only impatience and greed, but lack of faith.
Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches.
Patience and faith.
One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach,
waiting for a gift from the sea."
What messages are washing ashore from your waves of thoughts today. Make friends with your Angels, and watch how their loving touch will brighten your day. You are never alone. God loves you.
Love and peace,
Rae Karen
(Top photo: Bruce Moravchik, NOAA,
Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons
2nd photo - Facebook St. Augustine)
