Day 25 - Be like a dolphin today.

Cultures have long heard wisdom in non-human voices; Apollo, god of music, medicine and knowledge, came to Delphi in the form of a dolphin. But dolphins, which fill the oceans with blipping and chirping, and whales, which mew and caw in the ultramarine jazz - a true rhapsody in blue - are hunted to the edge of silence. Jay Griffiths

Time and again, I have been inspired by nature. But it's not just me. From an artist to a jewellery designer, a doctor to a scientist, everyone draws inspiration from nature. You can be quirky or unconventional, but you can't deny this fact that nature has aided development in every aspect of our lives. Today's post is inspired by the Dolphin because this is one creature which continues to survive on the earth despite all odds. A valuable lesson to learn from this intelligent creature is to live in harmony with all other creatures. Also, just like the dolphins, you can achieve more in life when you work with people as a team rather than competing against each other.

Dolphins being mammals, surface every 15 minutes to breathe. A lesson to learn from this; When you feel life is getting more than routine and you are getting caught in the rut...take a deep breath...take a break. Do that more often.

Here are some interesting facts about the Dolphin that I gathered from around the web:

• Dolphins are the only mammals that give birth with the tail first instead of the head.
• They have two stomachs; One to store their food and one for digestion.
• It can dive up to 1,000 feet.
• Dolphins don't smell very well.
• The dorsal fin of every dolphin is unique and it can be used to identify them from each other.
• They can swim at a speed of up to 25 miles per hour for a long time. This is about 3 times faster than the fastest human in the world.
• There are about 100 teeth in the mouth of a dolphin.
• Only one side of the dolphin's brain sleeps at a time. This allows them to be able to breathe and to be able to watch for threats even while they are resting.
• Dolphins enjoy socializing and playing. They play with seaweed or with other members of the pod.
• They can weigh from 90 pounds to more than 11 tons.
• The dolphins use echolocation to find food and navigate.
• The killer whale or Orca is actually a dolphin.

I read somewhere that dolphins can remember the distinct whistle of another dolphin they shared a tank with upto 20 years ago, even if they only lived together for a few months. A lesson for us humans: At least try to remember the names of the people you meet!

Be like a Dolphin today. Have a playful spirit and be curious. Go through the day with ease. Jump for joy!