Too Good to be True: Angel Message

 If I hadn't gone to mail a long-overdue letter to a friend in Japan, the answer to prayer concerning a special loved one would have been delayed.  Yesterday's after-dinner errand to the post office revealed a wonderful dessert at the lake.  An answer to a prayer.

 After mailing the letter, Elliot and I parked beneath the old cypress tree, feeling the peace and serenity of the still waters.  Then suddenly a large silver fish leapt out of the water and made a joyful splash.  That's when I caught sight of a lone duck paddling from the outer banks.

The ducks haven't been on our side of the lake, and so I wondered if this one could be Gray Baby.  I'd been wondering about him?  And this one appeared to be a Muscovy. It seemed too good to be true.   

Divine timing was in the works as I watched his head rock back and forth, paddling our way in the still of the evening. Slow and deliberate he graced the waters.  When he got closer and paddled through the watery reeds, I saw those familiar gray feathers. He's one of a kind. But it wasn't until he emerged from the lake, I could see Gray Baby was safe. My only regret was not having a kernel of cracked corn to celebrate our reunion. Not wanting to make a fuss, I watched him happily waddle away. I could see he was as plump as ever. God is in the details.      

Although the back of his head had a red patch of skin from constant pecking. A reminder that sometimes time spent alone in a safe sanctuary can be healing and necessary. 

 All ducks have a grace upon water, and remind us to handle our own emotions with greater grace and comfort.  Ducks teach us how to maneuver through various waters of life. They wisely return to wherever they feel safe and comfortable.  And, we too can return to those parts of ourselves or those activities that we feel safe and comfortable in. Ducks demonstrate how to drink of the waters of life as well as how to nurture our own emotional natures. 

I was thankful for the angel nudge to stop by the lake.  It came at the right time at the right place for a special delivery.  An answer to a prayer.  Ask and you shall receive... a comforting reminder that Divine Love will always make a way.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

 

 

 

Ref. Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews

 
    

A Sudden Shift: An Angel Message

This morning I woke up feeling sad, missing a close family member who has estranged himself from me, ghosting me...for some reason.  As I sat on the edge of the bed wondering why, I sleepily gazed out on the lawn. Suddenly my attention was drawn to a tiny fish symbol on the wall. Below the windowsill, the string from the shades formed a Christ fish, creating a silhouette of the fish on the wall. I laughed, at the detail, really--?  I'd never seen it before.  But the timing was a perfect angel message.  A fresh view to look out on the world with the eyes of Christ and see only love for that is all there really is.  The Holy Spirit and the angels are here to help for we cannot do it alone.   

The fish symbol brought back memories of January 2020 when a large Christ fish mysteriously appeared etched in light on our driveway.  We never did figure out how it happened, but with God all things are possible.  A promising sign to trust in the Light of the World to make a way during the dark times that were yet to come. 

Relationships come and go, like a dance in the different seasons of life, but one thing forever remains a constant--the Love that delivered them never leaves... and always presents an opportunity to teach only love for that is what we truly are. 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

Trash or Treasure? An Angel Mesage

 Time spent in nature is always well worth it, especially when trying to create a little corner of beauty in our world.  Little surprises may naturally pop up when least expected.  Yesterday was no exception.  

While working in the yard, I found a rotted chunk of wood.  Just as I was about to trash it, I caught a glimpse of the flip side. What a surprise to see I was holding a profile of a sandhill crane in such detail--an eye and that sharp pointed beak.  Even more amazing, it was by the large hole in the pasture fence. A well-trodden path where many generations of  sandhill crane families come and go on foot until their young ones can grow wings, and the whole family can take flight together.  The old chunk of wood, a remnant from a flowerbed, had been transformed over time into a natural artifact carved by nature.  I loved the gift.  With patience and perseverance, these long-legged, stately birds have been around for eons, a remnant of prehistoric times. Intense amber-orange glowing eyes, long sharp beak, a red heart-shaped mask, sandhill cranes are high flyers and announce their presence with loud calls.  Thus, they are considered noble guardians, calling out to forewarn.  

I was thankful for the angel lesson--don't be so quick to judge.  There is always a higher view. And, just like the large hole in the pasture fence, a comforting reminder that when things seems limited with no way out, Love will make a way.  Keep having faith.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

When Least Expected: An Angel Message

It must have been one of those angel nudges that planted an idea to give the back patio a boost.  Neglected for over a year or more, I began by checking out the old blue table umbrella to see if it still had any life left in it.  Folded up and faded, I tried to turn the handle.  Stubborn to give, I lifted up the canvas to take a peek. Slowly, the handle got going, and was I in for a big surprise.  

As the blue canopy began to open wider and wider, it seemed I'd been sent on a rescue mission.  Three pale tree frogs were clinging to the umbrella branches.   Whenever a frog appears, I take it as a reminder of the acronym to Fully Rely On God... F.R.O.G it. 

Soon the frogs were active, gills pumping, climbing up to the top vent of the umbrella, giving each other a boost.

I was thankful for the angel message from nature to keep looking up.  The best is yet to be.  Psalm 91 is a wonderful umbrella prayer I use daily.  When we abide in The Secret Place of the Most High, God will protect and shelter us under His Wings, we can trust. 

Whatever you may be clinging to just now, feeling rather helpless, may you take heart that Love will always make a way.  Keep having faith. 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

A Floral Apostle, Optunia humifusa

Yesterday while backing down the driveway to get the mail, the angels had made a special delivery. I had to stop and take a picture of a floral apostle's testimony. The prickly pear cactus boasted a host of cheery delicate blossoms in full bloom.   Known as Optunia humifusa in the flower world, her abundant paddles held many more buds.  A promise of future opportunities to bloom.  Optunia was well-named...  

An infusion of joy came over me when I saw a honey bee rolling around, bathing in the sweet nectar of the flower.  Bees are about doing the impossible-- aerodynamically their heavy bodies and tiny wings make flying seem unlikely, the fast speed of those little wings makes the difference.

I was thankful for the angel's nudge to take a lesson from the prickly pear cactus that had bloomed in harsh conditions. A reminder that through adversity, not to give up, the best is yet to be. With faith, we will fully blossom like the radiant yellow Optunia, opening wide in celebration and joy to share the good news with others. All things are possible with God.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

 

He Has Risen! An Angel Message

Happy Easter!   Christ has risen!

 

What joy to discover that one thing often leads to another when guided by angel nudges.  Yesterday a special pysanka egg tucked away in a drawer resurfaced while digging for something else.  The egg had been a Christmas gift from a special earth angel friend many years ago.  It wasn't until this Easter morning I connected the dots and the symbolism of the red egg came to light while reading an older angel blog about Mary Magdalene and a red egg.    

A long-time tradition for children to color eggs in celebration of Easter may have origins in a biblical testimony about Mary Magdalene.  After Jesus' resurrection, Mary, a woman of wealth and great status used her position to gain an invitation to a banquet given by Emperor Tiberius Caesar. Upon meeting him, she held a plain white egg, exclaiming, "Christ is risen!"

Caesar laughed, saying, Christ rising from the dead was as likely as the egg in her hand turning red. But, before he could finish speaking, the egg had turned bright red!

"Christ is risen, for Jesus has burst forth from the tomb," she cried, and then continued to proclaim the Gospel to the emperor's guests. The miracle of the egg turned many to Christ that day.

Some eastern Orthodox Christians end their Easter service by sharing bright red eggs and declaring, "Christ is risen."

I love the symbolism of the egg representing new life. The risen Christ bursting forth from the tomb! Angels are part of the resurrection story. They're part of our story as well, helping us to roll away the heavy stone of mortality, and ascend to a new consciousness like the Christ, our true spiritual heritage. An amazing gift of Love freely given to all to receive. 

In 1994, Richard Stodart was commissioned to paint a portrait of Mary Magdalene for the cover of Women of the Light. His new interpretation of Mary Magdalene is based on an existing image in the Cathedral of Mary Magdalene in Jerusalem. Christ is risen! 

 

Have a joyful Easter!  The old has passed away...get ready for the new. 

 

 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

Faith-Filled Blossoming: An Angel Message

God speaks through nature in surprising and wonderful ways when I take time to look and listen for the pulse of life in the simple things around me.  On Good Friday, 2023, as you can see, a wild rabbit appeared by the pasture fence.  A touch of lightness, as it was formed by nature by the growth of a pear cactus--two long ears, tipped with bright yellow buds ready to bloom in time for Easter.  Yellow is the color of faith.   I got the angel message:  Judge not by appearances...  No matter what conditions, you may find yourself, you, too, can bloom in adversity.

After not one but two consecutive Cat 3 hurricanes last fall, the rabbit cactus looked like it was down for the count.  I wondered what may happen by this spring.  Yesterday I leaned over the fence and counted 75 yellow-tipped-buds ready to bloom on those sprawling prickly paddles! What an abundant and impressive comeback.   I was thankful for the angel reminder that our most severe trials bring out an abundance of spiritual growth that blossoms in the long run if we keep the course as best we can.

Cactus have adapted themselves to some of the harshest conditions, and yet they flower in some of the most beautiful and delicate blossoms.  For this reason, the cactus is tied to energies that help in the manifestation of riches and beauty under all conditions.  A reminder to rediscover the elixir of life within us in spite of outer conditions.  Cactus manifests the life waters wherever one is parched.   

Nature is full of sweet messages this spring.  The stone garden rabbit by the back steps was a day brightener.  Wild flowers had recently sprung up at its feet, creating an image of the bunny holding up a daisy. Daisy, "the day's eye" is symbolic of the yellow sun in the center, and the light shining out, are its radiant petals.  An angel message from nature to open up our eyes to creative inspiration and keep on expecting victory.   The best is yet to be.  With divine help, you will bloom wherever you're planted.  Keep having faith...

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

A Seed of Happiness: An Angel Message

 With all the global, political, and personal turmoil happening during this celestial speedup, it's easy to shift into an altitude of discouragement, anger, and fear.  We may have moments of inward happiness and peace, but our outer appearance doesn't reflect our inner complexion.  Sometimes we need to work at the inner shining until our outward appearance reflects our inner happiness and strength.  

 

"Are you happy?"

 "Then tell your face about it."

 

We truly can "tell our face about it" and let those qualities of joy, peace, harmony, and gratitude, shine outwardly to everyone's benefit.  It's not always easy, but the world will be a much happier place when we try to brighten our little corner of the world.  And, to remember that these problems have come as gifts to promote our spiritual growth, and teach us about our true heritage.

This garden angel holds a little happiness seed in her hands.   The inscription on her gown:

 

  Happiness

 kept is

 the seed.

happiness 

given

 is the flower.

According to quantum physics, there really are no problems; only energy patterns measured as fast, high, slow, or low.  

Are you up to speed? 

 

Sadness is a low vibration.  Meditation and prayer bring peaceful showers to cleanse fear and anger and raise our spiritual vibration. Sometimes singing an upbeat song or dancing to a favorite tune can be a mood changer boosting our spirit and shaking free from gloom. Or reaching out to do something for someone else.

 It helps to remember that we can shift our energy levels by choosing the thoughts we entertain.  If we don't like how we're feeling, it's a sign to stop, and go within, and choose again.

A new scripture caught my attention last week.  Short and sweet.  "Happy are ye for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you..."  (1 Peter 4:14)  I like that image--wherever we go the spirit of God's glory rests upon us."  That's a verse worth remembering before going out the door, or being swept up in fear by the media, or when someone cuts us off in traffic, or takes our parking place.  Happiness is a choice.  And, what I choose to focus on in my consciousness will come by invitation to my party in full regalia.  Fear or Love.   

 

Throughout the day, I often playfully ask myself, "Do you know what your face is doing?!  Usually that's when I realize I've lost my smile and need to put it back on again. HAPPINESS is an inside job, untouched by external circumstances. It all boils down to do I want to be right or do I want to be happy?

 

Let every act,

every thought be

like a flower opening

before God,

and there will

be no mistake.  

--Gitta Mallasz

 

It's comforting to remember that we are never alone.  Walk by faith not by sight, and see what happens when we look for the good already present in each moment. When it comes to practicing forgiveness we often need help.  By asking the Holy Spirit to let me see peace instead of the problem, I've learned that request is never returned void.  Peace comes...when I surrender...

 

Love and peace,

 
Rae Karen 

Tuning Within to the Constant Rhythm of New Life: Angel Message

Yesterday afternoon,  I caught a glimpse of the mama deer and her young fawn run by the sun-room window, hightailing it around the corner of the house.  Poetry in motion.  With my camera, I ran to my office.  The sweet innocent pair had paused by the swing-set, and stood still in the sunlight, pondering where to go next.  Thankfully I stood quietly on the loveseat, above the window screen, to marvel at the view. An appearance that radiates great harmony. The behavior of the deer is always resolutely and reflectively.  It has the masculine vigor and strength with feminine gentleness and care.

A review of the symbolism of the deer was helpful.  "If you encounter a deer, it wants to advise you to approach your life with precision but without pursuing rigid goals.  Turn over the guidance of your life exclusively to your higher self and follow its impulses with a great deal of dynamic energy. There are certain times for certain steps in your life."

"Open yourself to the universe; let the impulses from above into yourself and transfer them into your life.  Thus you will keep control of your strength.  You are no longer controlled from the outside, and the gifts of the universe will be able to manifest in your life."  (Animal Messengers, Regula Meyer)  

Inner guidance is the best way to go now and always.  God has given his angels charge over us when we graciously open up and gratefully acknowledge the wonderful gift.  Listen and pay attention to the angel messages that come to you.  Easter is a powerful time of resurrection and new life.  Out of the darkness into the Light!

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

  

A New Colt for Spring: An Angel Message

Our sandhill crane couple has been shying away since the new birth, taking time for the little one to adjust to new life in the pasture next door. Then yesterday the whole family appeared.  What joy to see the little long-legged colt keep up with his parents, grousing for sustenance. 

Rather than disturb the sweet little family, I watched them from the porch and took pictures through the screen door to share the good news with you.  

This is the fourth generation of sandhills we've had the honor to watch and learn about raising their family, learning much about patience, selflessness, and seasons of adjustment as they stay grounded to protect and nourish the little one until he reaches maturity and can spread his wings and take to the sky together. 

Sandhill cranes are high flyers, and they always announce their presence with loud calls.  Because of this they are often considered noble guardians, calling loudly to forewarn.  The other amazing quality of the crane is its mating dancing, expressing the joy of life.  Life is meant to be danced and celebrated.  When cranes appear it is usually time for us to join in the dance of life again. 

Have a joyful day in nature.  Listen and watch for angel messages that come your way.  The best is yet to be.  You are never alone. God has given his angels charge over you.

But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the 

fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee.   In whose hand is the 

soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.  

                                                      Job 12:8,10

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

Coming into Focus: An Angel Message

Last Sunday I stood at my office window at lunchtime, reflecting on how quiet it was, and longing to see nature in action. A squirrel, a cardinal, everything was still and vacant.  Then it happened...  

My eyes came into focus as if staring at a 5-D picture. A red-tailed juvenile hawk popped out on the balcony-railing of the playhouse.  How long had he been there?  I laughed. With his back to me, he was camouflaged, blending in with the forest.  How could I miss out on what was right before my very eyes?  A hawk at lunch time is a good omen, over twenty years ago when one showed up in a picture, it changed my life 180-degrees.

Life is like that at times, we miss out on what's right before our eyes, wishing for something that is already there patiently waiting to grab our attention.

I looked up the symbolism of the red-tailed hawk in Animal-Wise. The keynote: visions, protection, adaptability

The red-tailed Hawk has tremendous eyesight, seeing 8-10 times better than humans.  They bring a message to trust in our vision of things coming our way.  The sky is the realm.  Through its flight, it communicates to us and aligns us with the great creator Spirit.  It opens our visionary abilities and stimulates new energy for our unique purposes in life.  Follow your guiding vision. You will not miss opportunities. You will see them clearly, even if others do not.  For you, the signs are clear now.

With spring swinging into full action, the volume of nature is turned up.  What angel messages are coming your way to provide clarity and direction.  It's a powerful time to tune in and listen for the guidance.  You are more than you realize.  You are spiritual and the best is yet to be.

"Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law."  Psalm 119:18

Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

Waiting in Deep Waters: An Angel Message

You never know where or what will spring up to surprise you with a lesson you didn't realize you needed.  That's how the angels work to help us grow and adapt in times of great change.  

This morning we were parked on the boat ramp grateful for the restoration of our favorite go-to lake. Things were returning to normal.  After two major hurricanes in the fall of 2024, peace and serenity had returned once again. Wind-swept diamond sparkling waters rushed like a river, a powerful resurgence of spring, change was in the air.

Then slowly my attention focused on a miracle. My eyes misted with joy.  The tree I sadly took to be a goner a few weeks ago, was very much alive... sprouting new green shoots, her arms raised up toward the light of a new season as she waited in deep waters!  

For several years, the patient tree had done her best to adapt to the seasons.  Prayers went out. I had learned and admired her resilience, making the best of a sudden shift in her environment, no longer living on the shore, but rooted in deep waters out in the lake.   

 

 

I got the angel message.  Don't be so quick to give up.  Judge not by appearances.  A lesson to have faith, and keep on reaching up toward the Light. Doing our best day-by-day, and not leaning on our own understanding, but putting more faith in the spiritual realm, things unseen, rather than in our human perception based on our five senses.   Patience, perseverance and prayer will deliver you.

A mallard couple also presented a comforting angel message, resting atop the dry picnic table by the lake in the shade of an oak.  A signal to do likewise, rest by the still waters and trust that God will deliver you in His time when facing challenges beyond your strength and endurance. "He has given his angels charge over you..."  Psalm  91

I wanted to close by sharing a favorite Emily Dickinson's poem on Hope.

"Hope" is the thing with feathers -

that perches in the soul-

And sings the tune without words-

And never stops - at all-

 

The best is yet to be.    Keep on looking up.                  

Love and peace,

Rae Karen