Have you ever gone whale watching? Yesterday I was blessed to observe a 40 ton humpback whale snuggle with her young calf in the Pacific Ocean. They moved with such grace in and out of the water that their size, though mammoth, felt light.
Buoyancy is a great word. It has a scientific definition: The upward pressure exerted upon a floating body by a fluid, which is equal to the weight of the body. And it has a definition of character: irrepressible liveliness and good spirit; sprightliness, life. *
Inspired by the whales, I decided to test my own buoyancy in my last hours of our spring break vacation. And as I noticed how my inhales brought me to the surface, I started to think about what else holds me up in life.
What makes you feel lighter than life around you? Here is my start . . .
Buoyancy is a great word. It has a scientific definition: The upward pressure exerted upon a floating body by a fluid, which is equal to the weight of the body. And it has a definition of character: irrepressible liveliness and good spirit; sprightliness, life. *
Inspired by the whales, I decided to test my own buoyancy in my last hours of our spring break vacation. And as I noticed how my inhales brought me to the surface, I started to think about what else holds me up in life.
What makes you feel lighter than life around you? Here is my start . . .
- a good night's sleep
- starting something that feels big
- succeeding at something that feels big
- laughter
- support from someone who knows me well
- exercise
- someone believing in me
- trusting myself
What else might you add? I'd love to know.
ps. I learned that a whale's heart weighs as much as about three adults. No wonder they float with ease!
* Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
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