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Spunky cuttlefish know the power of adaptability and that it is a greater strength than strength itself.
Having experienced cuttlefish from an epicurean standpoint since childhood, what a happy surprise it was to find out how quirky they are; both funny and intelligent (traits usually keeping company — have you noticed?). There’s always exceptions to the rule in life and, in the oceans, cuttlefish are a rare and delightful type of occupant. They’re not found in the Americas, but leave it to the West to discover how smart they are and, bizarrely adorable, too!
Their sizable brains evolved (they’ve no hard shell for protection) ensuring propagation of the species, but, they are by no means dull! Cuttlefish are spellbinding — literally. Big-time entertainers, they treat more challenging prey to impressions of hovering 3-pronged spaceships, while simultaneously projecting a dazzling light show from their skin rivaling a Vegas marquee. Hypnotized by the undulating looming spectacle, the victim crab or lobster is paralyzed (with awe?) and the flashy fish strikes — dinner and a show!
Their sizable brains evolved (they’ve no hard shell for protection) ensuring propagation of the species, but, they are by no means dull! Cuttlefish are spellbinding — literally. Big-time entertainers, they treat more challenging prey to impressions of hovering 3-pronged spaceships, while simultaneously projecting a dazzling light show from their skin rivaling a Vegas marquee. Hypnotized by the undulating looming spectacle, the victim crab or lobster is paralyzed (with awe?) and the flashy fish strikes — dinner and a show!
Cuttlefish have remarkable skin: to say the least. It can alter to match surroundings of all colors, stripes, and textures -- a hyper-camouflage. One cuttlefish named, Bubbles (permanent guest of some venerated research institution of higher learning), was housed in a tank with a checkerboard patterned floor and her skin created a black square on its back to match (a decorator’s dream pet)! For all of the hoopla about standing out in the world, sometimes we forget how nice it is to fit in -- and artfully at that: there are times for both.
...The real “players” utilize their gifts to glide by the others, while appearing non-threatening and therefore much more welcomed by the ladies. These boys dress in drag. The smaller males make their skin appear like the females’ and slip by undetected, often, ahem, ‘accepted’ and departing without ever being noticed. They are 30% more likely to pass their genes along to the next generation than the traditionalists who don’t let their “freak flag fly.” What a terrific reminder that survival of the fittest also means the smartest.
...The real “players” utilize their gifts to glide by the others, while appearing non-threatening and therefore much more welcomed by the ladies. These boys dress in drag. The smaller males make their skin appear like the females’ and slip by undetected, often, ahem, ‘accepted’ and departing without ever being noticed. They are 30% more likely to pass their genes along to the next generation than the traditionalists who don’t let their “freak flag fly.” What a terrific reminder that survival of the fittest also means the smartest.
People can resent limitation, but take a lesson from the cuttlefish: When it isn’t easy you get creative. Often the most innovative and compelling great works are born of necessity. Embrace what IS available to you and a whole realm of possibility emerges more effective than if all your dreams were granted and everything handed to you at once. Propellant moxie goes much further than mere resources alone. Focusing on what's missing is misplaced energy, for - sometimes the best prayers are unanswered ones - especially when we find out what we’re made of and triumph in the process.
Be a little teapot!his week, every time you think of it, pick words like, "Grateful, Thank you, or Blessed," to say instead. Think the opposite of the negative feeling; a word that immediately makes you feel better. Say it in your mind every time you think of your issue. (Eventually the word will lose it's magic, and that's when you choose another word.) After some time the negative feeling will completely dissipate because you have done what you need to BALANCE YOURSELF OUT. Note: you are changing your feeling attached to a memory, not the memory. That way you get to grow, but you're no longer stuck!
Pick one thing you're ashamed of, or feel bitter or regretful towards & make sure it's something with a strong negative feeling attached. T
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Be a parent to yourself & have a sweet time!Pick an aspect of your life you'd like to change and improve.
Be a cuttlefish Jedi like this Yoda!Be a real Yogi and practice flexibility of the mind. Spend the week honing your skills of adaptability. What does that mean? It means responding to everything in a laid back fashion. Rolling with things also keeps you young because all that resistance is friction that wears away at you.
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