4 Life Lessons from Manta Rays

Manta rays have an almost magical and completely transformational effect on people who meet them. We hear these stories every day, and it also happened to me.

Here are four incredibly valuable life lessons I learned from the Gentle Giants of the Ocean.

AUTHENTICITY

It wasn’t until I met the manta rays that I truly felt at home with myself.

I prefer to stand my ground, instead of going in and out with the tide. After people get to know me, they appreciate my consistency and dependability.

This reassures me that authenticity is the right path.

It’s the only way to go.

INSPIRATION

One of my videos, about a dolphin rescue in Hawaii, was viewed over 25 million times on YouTube. It tells the story of a dolpin who gets entangled in fishing line, and finds help with a group of divers… and I was fortunate enough to be there.

The video shows the humans rescuing “Notch” (that’s how we called the dolphin) from man-made ocean debris. It sends a powerful message of inspiration around the world.

RESILIENCE

When a wave knocks you down, you must get back up.

As a female immigrant in a male-dominated industry, resilience is a must; in fact, Resilience became my middle name.

I’m not only a cancer survivor, I thrive because of it. I now know what I’m capable of overcoming, and I trust myself more than ever.

I’m a strong, kind, direct, loving woman who will never give up.

KINDNESS

My family life has taught me kindness to the core.

When I was growing up, my father only had one leg; I grew up in a loving home despite the challenges.

I strive to live with a kind heart full of passion, and a quiet presence every day. I value relationships and believe that kindness should never be taken for granted.

It’s my soft, gentler side that allows me to connect with you.

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