The Mexican Adventure Continues

Those on the path of awakening know it isn’t always easy – for most humans that is. Some speak of the Dark Night of the Soul or of walking through their own Private Hell. Like layers of an

onion, some of us need to repeat certain themes until we “get it”. There may be a number of Dark Nights or Personal Hell Traversings. If you noticed, I used “private” and “personal” to describe our Hell experiences. I believe, as crazy as it sounds, we manifest these dramas for our higher good. No one can put us through Hell (without our consent) except ourselves. Likewise, we are the only ones responsible for our own happiness. Recently, I heard a powerful phrase I greatly resonated with. “Absolutely nothing could make me happier in this moment!” I know. I know. Some of you just thought winning the lottery would do the trick or meeting that perfect person or, or, or…… But those things / circumstances in themselves do not make you happy. It is your response or reaction to them. No Thing can make you truly happy. Happiness is exclusively an inside job. So what causes these seemingly dark times? It is basically us blocking the love that is available to ourselves at all times – the love that we ARE. We have old beliefs and habits that prevent us from unconditionally loving and being true to ourselves. Here’s that onion layer thing again. We think we’ve evolved so much and made so many positive shifts that surely “we’ve arrived”. I say that facetiously as I realize we never “arrive” as long as we inhabit this body. But, we are capable of continuing to shed layers like unwrapping present after present - pun intended.

Personally, I am doing my best to notice any behaviors or self-talk that don’t align with unconditional love. On the topic of shedding and transforming, snake continued to be a very "present" reminder of these for me. It clearly is the Year of the Snake! 

You have to look very close to see my 6' symbolic snake

When I got the call to go to the Riviera Maya in Mexico, I didn’t know why as I knew it wasn’t “my place”. I also knew it was not specifically for the perfect “vacation” as it was “off season” due to the intense heat and smelly sargassum covered beaches. Add to that those little biting vampires that consider me a delicacy. I was aware of this doing my research before I arrived. I still hoped some miracle might have me enjoying the beach – due to it being cleared or otherwise. And I did get snippets of that in my first month. At the work exchange I spent two weeks at in El Placer, I could actually

imagine the sapphire waters of the area when the time would come for the sargassum to move on. It kinda reflected my inner world. I first had to “see” things as I wished them before more situations I desired would show up. Oh, then there’s that little detail of not getting in my own way. Again, releasing beliefs and inner dialog that negated the abundance I already had. Perhaps you see where you might be doing a little of this in your life too. When speaking about yourself, aloud or within, are you always kind and loving? If you are like me, those old habits existed for many years if not your whole life up to now.

If you chose to make some changes, be gentle with yourself – it’s the loving thing to do!

Yes, I was visualizing those turquoise waters….
Meanwhile, more unexpected twists and turns transpired on my journey. I was to leave my El Placer work exchange early on a Tuesday morning with a day’s worth of somewhat uncertain travel ahead. At 10pm the night before, my next host cancelled. While an interesting development, I figured it was better to have this happen then rather than get there and find out…. That host was clearly not aligned with my frequency, and their energetic field would have disrupted what was now unfolding on my quest. I feel like I was shielded from something more uncomfortable. With a number of direction changes and various transportation modes, I ended up at the Cancun airport on my birthday eve. It was a piece of cake compared to my wild voyage back in 2009 from Panama to Costa Rica with 6 suitcases. 

Still, I was tired, physically and mentally, and it was evening. The only thing close that I could peacefully get to quickly was the Hilton Garden Inn attached to the airport. I trusted the Universe would help me find a way to cover it and called it a night there. The simple yet comfortable air-conditioned room was a welcome relief. I awoke on my birthday refreshed from getting more hours of sleep in a row than in a long time. Feeling fantabulous, I did an energizing workout in the gym with a view of an amazing circular pool on the 3^rd floor with an atrium in the center. Already the cheerful birthday greetings were starting to flow. I enjoyed a proper delicious brunch with perfect strangers almost miraculously treating me with kindness right and left.

Getting an Uber to my next location was somewhat harrowing. Finally, safe and sound on my way, my kind driver reminded me to relax as I was now in paradise and all was well. And his name…..Miguel Angel! Of course that was his name. Archangel Michael has been one of my protectors since I was born. Another series of miracles had me staying at Airbnbs right on the beach. The first beach had no sargassum and I was actually able to go all the way in the bathtub warm Caribbean Sea for the first time since my arrival in Mexico. And what do you know? There were those sapphire waters I’d imagined earlier! The next morning I finally got in an invigorating run on the beach – another activity I’d seen myself doing before actually arriving in Mexico.

I was blessed to have beach and varied hues of teal water views as well as frequent beach visits throughout my birthweek. The icing on the cake was presented to me one morning before dawn. I’d already seen dozens of turtle tracks and nests the previous few days. But that morning, I got to actually see a mama hawksbill sea turtle. After laying her precious eggs, she was doing her best to camouflage her nest flinging sand all around in the 

More Mermaids

process. Finally finishing, she powerfully pulled herself across the soft deep sand returning to the sea. As with other turtle mamas in Florida, more times than I can count, I escorted her back to the water at a respectful distance. She seemed to make one more acknowledgement to me as she was welcomed back by the waves. Not the best video as it was still kinda dark and I'm no photo pro, but you can still get a sense of turtle magic.

A rare beach find to reassure my ❤️

Reminding me of their presence.....

No surprise a nearby beach was Playa Delfines

Recently I made a fb post quoting the Universe via Mike Dooley:
“What if every unexpected delay, postponement, or redirect, My Friend, only meant that at the very last second, right before the scheduled manifestation, I had an even better idea?
It happens. ~ The Universe” 

I can only imagine what the Universe has in store for me….and that imagining probably can’t scratch the surface of what wonders await both you and me.

For those who appreciate my precious Grand Baby Cutes ~

Make A Wish

Bang the Drum!

On His Own Adventure ~
We Never Know How Far He'll Go

In this moment, I remember every experience has value in our evolution.  I am happily grateful for all my blessings – of which You, Dear Reader, are definitely a dazzling one. 

 

White Sand and Turquoise Water

Previously, in Bahamas Adventures Afoot, I mentioned it was time to move on, from the Santa Rosa Valley manor….from California. Only I still didn’t know where I was going yet. Along with my request for leads in that post, I’d also reached out directly to people I personally knew connected with the Bahamas. Of particular focus were friends in tropical areas who were also associated with dolphins and whales.

Synchronistically, six individuals recommended I reach out to WildQuest in Bimini, Bahamas. WildQuest advocates “One World, One Pod” and has been respectfully swimming with wild dolphins since 1995. Quite a few folks I knew in the Dolphin/Whale community had led retreats at WildQuest. However, I’d already been in contact with beautiful Amlas there and was informed they currently had a full team. Amlas assured she’d keep me in mind if anything changed. It was still fascinating so many had pointed me in their direction. I encourage any dolphin lovers to go to their website to check out the plethora of fantastic dolphin pictures from their adventures.

Cetacean Friend, Anne Gordon, founder of Whale and DolphinWisdom Retreats, was one who had suggested contacting WildQuest. I was thrilled when Anne also invited me to get together with her. What an honor to have the opportunity to finally meet, face to face, this outstanding trailblazer in the spiritual whale and dolphin community. Even more exciting, I ended up going on a whale watching tour with Anne off Dana Point CA. What happened next was beyond anything I could have imagined. Although thrilling to see a few grey whales surfacing and spouting, it was the common dolphins that stole the show. We ended up in the middle of not just a pod, but a super pod of dolphins! I’d never personally seen anything like it in my life. There were at least a thousand, all around and under our catamaran. Dolphins as far as the eye could see. Nowhere could I look that there weren’t dolphins joyfully leaping and playing with us humans in the boat. The babies frolicking along with them where the icing on my cake. What a gift! I was ecstatic. No words could begin to describe the enchanted state I was in and the other worldly transformation that was going on within me through this profound experience with my Dolphin Family. I returned to the dock, a different person. Huge thanks to Anne for facilitating this phenomenal experience! Anne Gordon has a number of whale and dolphin retreats coming up in different countries. Her June Dive Deep into Connection with

Dolphins Retreat in Bimini, in conjunction with WildQuest, may have a few spots remaining. Although the Dolphin Bliss Retreat in Bimini is now full, some spaces are still available for June 2025! Check Anne’s website for more details! 

I was not able to get decent pics of the dolphins for many reasons. If you so choose, this instagram clip from Blue Tropic Waves might give you a sense of the experience.

Following my magical dolphin encounter, I was guided to accept the gracious hospitality of a Soul Sister in Santa Barbara CA. It was much needed sanctuary for me. While others had been extremely kind in hosting me, this was different. It was quiet and peaceful. I need do nothing. The beach was down the street should I so choose to visit. In the stillness, I was able to be present with my own thoughts. I was able to process the

My Wood Dragon

rollercoaster of happenings of the previous few months. In one of our brief but poignant interactions, I finally surrendered the tendency to do what was best for others to the detriment of my own needs. It was in this calm, peaceful, resolute space that the magic happened. Rainbow after rainbow confirmed the shifting energies. The very next morning, I got an email from the gal who would be my next host….in the Bahamas! So many phenomenal synchronicities miraculously fell into place one right after another to enable this manifestation. My mischievous self created a typical April Fools’ fb post that I’d won the lottery (with money shown flying in the air). Hopefully, no fb friends were harmed in wishing me well for my good fortune. But I had won the lottery, in a sense, in that I was headed to the Bahamas!

A grand solar eclipse graced the day before my departure adding to the incredible energetic shift the dolphins had precipitated prior. Although I only got to see images of the eclipse in its totality, the visceral and etheric energetic effects that day were undeniable. My energy, my attitude, my joy, continued to increase by the minute all the way to the Bahamas. I am abundantly blessed now to be vibrantly alive amidst white sands and turquoise waters.

While not the exact location for “My Place”; no doubt this is the perfect place to serve and just BE that will launch my next step on my quest or, as my sweet friend Elizabeth puts it, my next lily pad leap.

Last post I mentioned delight in having my first

personal experience with a Tower Garden thanks to my host at the time. I was pleasantly surprised when she sent me photos of the baby plants’ progress. Within only weeks of our initial planting, many of the greens were ready to be harvested! Pictured was even a bowl of her healthy salad, freshly picked and immediately enjoyed. Being a Juice Plus and Tower Garden distributor is one of the ways my journey is supported. I love that it enhances others’ wellbeing at the same time. If you know anyone whose wellness may be improved by these products, perhaps yourself, please contact me. You can find more information by clicking on the links above as well. For those who currently bless me by acquiring these products through me, profuse thanks and continued good health to you.

Of course, big gratitude to all of you who have graced my journey with your presence, love and support. Whether your first time reading any of my writings, or you were there with me in the beginning, you all play important roles which I deeply appreciate. Atlantean vibes and blessings of the sea 🌊🐬🌊

Happy Love Day Loved Ones! Happy Love Month! Love Always!

Those who know me also know that Valentine’s Day is my favorite so-called “holiday”. I know, they are all Hallmark or man-made holidays – if you do the research, there are multiple contrived holidays every day 😁 What endears Valentine’s Day to me so much, in spite of my multiples reasons to pretend the day doesn’t exist, is that it brings to the forefront for many people the reminder to Love One Another. Yes, yes, this very fundamental concept is the basis of every conscious day we live. But, all too often, people mindlessly move through life by default - being swept away with what is thrown at them in everyday occurrences. Valentine’s Day is a beautiful wake-up to love reminder.

In light of taking conscious action, this blog post unfolds during Love Month. My last post was in April 2022. After that, I decided to stop blogging for a while after asking myself, “What would love do?” Besides considering the rest of the Universe, this question was also directed to my Earth Self. The guidance was to give blog writing and posting a rest – indefinitely. After all these months, something strongly urged me to write this post. I used to argue much more vehemently with Spirit in the past but now trust Its direction. Especially since, as I am typing this, I don’t know what the message is I am “supposed” to send out. Talk about Trust! All I know is that I am called to release it, as peacefully as possible, on Love Day aka Valentine’s Day.

Once again, my gypsy life is about to about to take a radical turn. I have been privileged to live on a warm, most desirable (for me), somewhat tropical beach for pretty much longer than I’ve been anywhere in the past 14 years. Hmmm there’s 14, as in February 14^th 😉. It has been one of the most delightful, magical situations of my life. Dolphins, seahorses, crystals, sunshine and enchantment have been my regular companions. Refuge from the world’s craziness was also a blessing here. I actually have no idea what is next on my mystery horizon. Thankfully, I have a myriad of options in spite of no clear direction in this moment. That doesn’t mean clarity won’t show up in an hour or a day – that is Trust! I have not forgotten about the Paradise of My Dreams either. Perhaps something in this next chapter will lead me a bit closer to that reality. The Universe is aware of my requirements for a peaceful life in order that I might shine my light in the brightest manner possible for this world. I Love. I Trust.

Some of my beach art created during this wonderful stay is still offered although I‘m not sure for how long. Here is a sampling:
Tiny Frame Hearts

Star of the Sea Sculpture

Shells and Bubbles ~ Baby in Seashell

Amethyst Mermaid

Shell Butterfly Tree With Burgundy Mermaid (Limited distribution area) 

If interested, please contact me. Let me know if you need measurements, more details or to see more pics. We can determine whether the most desirable way for you to acquire is me shipping direct or you going through https://www.etsy.com/shop/GiftsFromTheSeaShop or https://poshmark.com/closet/tropicalangel
Thank you for viewing, appreciating, considering and maybe even sharing 🙏

Swirling my Love around the Globe and Beyond. I Love each of You this message touches in different ways – humanly speaking. For some it is meant to reach more intimately and others only from a distance. No matter how, Love is Love and will always uplift, encourage, inspire, comfort and light up. Feel that warmth inside today and always. Infinite gratitude for all times you’ve helped rekindle my flame and shooting a spark to relight yours or, as the case may be, set your heart aflame to a whole new level.