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1/28/2013

 
Perhaps there is a deeper level of consciousness in some animals than we realize. Although they don't speak to us with words, their eyes express their intelligence, sympathy and love.

I read about dolphins in one of Edgar Cayce's books. Over many years, the sleeping psychic discovered otherworldly layers. The uneducated simple farmer spoke about things beyond his understanding. One thing caught my attention from his recorded words: when the inhabitants of Atlantis blew their island out of existence through the power of their minds, they chose to return to the physical life on Earth in the form of dolphins. Since reading that, I've regarded the sea mammals with awakened interest.

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In the BBC Nature news today: Five individual common dolphins have been seen gathering to aid a dying companion. They formed a raft with their bodies in an attempt to keep the stricken dolphin afloat and help it breathe.

Korean-based scientists witnessed the event in the East Sea off the coast of Ulsan, in South Korea. This is the first time that a group of dolphins has been recorded trying to help or save another dying dolphin. Before, observers noticed individual mothers supporting dead or stillborn calves at the surface.

During a later trip, the Korean researchers observed twelve individuals swimming very slowly. Though it could move and splash its tail, its flippers appeared to be paralysed and it had red marks on its belly. A number of dolphins circled this group, while those within appeared to be trying to help the stricken dolphin maintain its balance, by pushing it from the side and below. The 10 remaining dolphins took turns to form a raft using their bodies. When the stricken dolphin appeared to die, the others continued to assist its vertical body.

Although I'm steady in my acceptance of the Creator's love, I don't know what happens when we die. Some say that people cling to religion or belief to give them something to look forward to rather than face their demise with fear. No matter what we believe, the future will reveal itself at the allotted time.


Rhonda Kay
1/27/2013 06:11:44 pm

What a lovely post, Francene. :-) Made my morning.

Anita-Clare Field link
1/27/2013 06:19:30 pm

What a beautiful post to wake up and see this morning, We take so much for granted in life, it's wondrous to be reminded of beauty.

Dominique Goh link
1/27/2013 06:24:41 pm

Dolphins are really wonderful creatures. We saw them at Dolphin Lagoon at Sentosa the last time we visited that island.

Paris Franz link
1/27/2013 06:29:20 pm

I just came across that story on the BBC website this morning. Both beautiful and sad.

Janice link
1/27/2013 06:40:04 pm

They are such beautiful mammals and so caring. I have heard cases where they help humans struggling in water to stay afloat :)

Diane link
1/27/2013 10:11:11 pm

I think in the future more will be revealed about just how smart and special dolphins really are. I remember a story a few years ago about how a group of dolphins saved a Doberman that had escaped his owners house in Florida. The dog had ran into the bay, probably not realizing how deep it was. The dolphins started making a lot of noise and splashing around and were taking turns trying to keep the doggie afloat. Eventually some neighbors heard the rukkus and went out to investigate and were able to bring the dog onto land!


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    Born in Australia, I moved to Britain half way through my long life.

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