Shay wrote this about her first experiences swimming with the Hawaiian spinner dolphins:
From the moment of birth, these dolphins remain together as an extended family every day of their lives.
They live together, love together, play together, hunt together, sleep together, and meditate together.
They do everything together!
And they truly enjoy each other’s company.
As I watch them swim together, I see only love being expressed.
They love one another so much!
I watch as two youngsters swim along the periphery of the pod, connecting dorsal fins, as if they’re holding hands.
I watch as they gently bump up against each other, nuzzle each other, and glide against each other.
They love to give pleasure to one another.
I watch the babies suckle as they swim, and play and test their boundaries,
while mamas and aunties keep constant vigil, reining them in when necessary to teach them and to keep them safe.
I watch them make love.
Their lovemaking is a natural expression of the love they feel for the other …
it overflows, and they have to express it.
It’s beautiful.
It’s natural.
It’s joyful.
There is no shame there.
If everyone on this planet had the opportunity to witness what I’ve witnessed over the course of these three days,
this planet would be a very different place.
Excerpt from Dolphin Love … From Sea to Land ~ by Linda Shay Nai’a