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Inside the Waves

If you've been to see Finding Dory, you've probably seen the mini movie of the seagull who is terrified to leave it's nest in search of food. It's mother goes out before him, along with all the other gulls and leads by example, yet the poor baby gull struggles to find his confidence in the experience of watching others. With some luring and driven by hunger, he is finally convinced to leave the safety of his nest and venture onto the water's edge. With a glorious tiny clam just inches away, as a delicious reward awaiting him, he hesitates and suddenly, he's slammed by a wave. Drenched and afraid, he hobbles back to the safety of his nest. I'm quite certain he was determined to stay there, warm and secure forever. However, there's no food there, his mother is at water's edge and he's also alone. The safety of his nest is suddenly less satisfying, and he musters enough courage to try again. Again he faces large crashing waves, and inches away from