A New Vision on the Horizon: Angel Message

It pays to follow angel nudges.  I was glad we listened in spite of the weather and took a chance that the Saturday flea market would be open.  Friday evening a fierce storm with a heavy downpour resulted in a crescendo of a week's worth of intermittent rains and scattered T-storms.  Our storm gutter overflowed like Niagara Falls.  A rainy season has its benefits after a drought.  

The skies were clear on Saturday, and the angel guidance was right on.  The market place was open for business. A favorite vendor had ripe red tomatoes, cucumbers, and bananas.  And on the way home, the lake looked like a Monet painting.  An infusion of soft yellow lotus flowers had opened up wide.  They showered the lake with a peaceful vision of sunshine.  Yellow is the color of faith, and the angels surprised me with a bumble bee in flight, heading toward the flowery blossoms.  I didn't see it until the upload! And, it's helpful to remember the bee also represents doing the impossible.  (The ability to fly with such a big body, and little wings, but they do, with great speed.) 

 Bee represents fertility.  Extract honey while the sun shines. Be creative in as many ways as possible.   

The lotus encourages greater spiritual openness. Higher knowledge is coming, so be open to receive. This activates a higher sense of grace, harmony and synthesis in all areas of life. The lotus alerts us to a newer vision unfolding soon.

 The angels suggest to try something creative today.  Draw, doodle, write, sing, dance, play music, paint, whatever brings you joy.  Take time out to create...create...create.  The world needs your joyful lightness of being.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

 

(Ref. Animal Speak, Pocket Guide, Ted Andrews, Nature-Speak) 

Be Like Little Children...

Our guardian angel can help touch the child within us who is often lonely or feeling unloved.  Our guardian angel knows us better than we know ourselves and can help heal deep wounds where we've felt the absence of love or experienced abuse in the past.

Christ tells us that we cannot enter heaven unless we be like little children.  The purity, joy, and innocence of our true Self is that creative Inner Child that may be buried underneath layers of guilt and self-condemnation.

 When we allow ourselves to take time and still our minds, we can connect with that sacred place within, a place that is untouched by the world.  By remembering we are truly spirit and not a physical body, we can begin to embrace the joy of knowing that God has never changed His Mind about us.  We are each His precious child protected and guided by angels in all of our ways.

I've found it helpful to see that "little one" in every person, especially when going through a trying time in a particular relationship.  There are no men or women; only the inner child--boy and girl, each calling out for love.

We can pray to our guardian angel to help us have courage and enjoy being ourselves.  The more we open our hearts to the angels, the more peace and joy will fill our lives moment by moment.  Now is the time to rejoice.   You are important to God. You are here on purpose. The world needs your love and light right now. 

Love and peace, 

Rae Karen

A Renewal and Gratitude Peacock Dance

 The peacocks were out of hiding at the rehab center, proudly strutting their elegant new plumage.  Mating calls trilled the air, and this fellow did a little dance to hopefully woo a mate.

What seemed like a lost cause for a long plume-less season had served a purpose.  The peacocks were back looking magnificent for having dropped their old feathers to grow in a new crop.  So it is with us during certain seasons.  Keep having faith that the best is yet to be.   

Enjoy this short video at the link angel for you website.  The camera swayed with the shivers at the end.   The peacock's beautiful eye feathers are a reminder to be watchful of what we think, say, and do.  Keep thoughts on high and watch for miracles.  Love is the answer to whatever problem comes your way. And remember the angels are with you now and always.  You are not alone. Listen for guidance--and watch what unfolds when you do.  

 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

In Honor of Memorial Day

For he shall give his angels charge over thee in all thy ways.
They shall lift thee up lest thy dash thy foot against a stone.
            Psalm 91:11

There are many stories about soldiers who were assisted by the angelic realm during the time of battle.  Archangel Michael helped Joan of Arc win independence for France.  Often, in conflict, there are testimonies about the power of praying Psalm 91; a protection guarantee that comes to those who keep their consciousness in the spiritual realm, and embrace the inspiration of angels.  The Secret Place of the Most High is not a physical place, but a state of mind.  God's loving angels accompany us wherever we go. 

 
This Prayer for the Armed Forces is from a Memorial Day program my mother shared with me many years ago.

Angels before you guide and direct you.
Angels behind you watch over and bless you.
Angels beside you care for, comfort, and
strengthen you.

The Light of God surround you
The Love of God enfold you
The Power of God protect you
The Divine Presence of God be with you.
The Peace of God be in your heart.
Wherever you are, God is and all is well.

Edgar Cayce, the Sleeping Prophet, gave an interesting reading for a young man who miraculously survived a close brush with death on the battlefield in World War I. Although wounded, the man was physically helped off the battlefield by an angel. The man later asked about the meaning of this angelic encounter in a reading with Edgar Cayce.

"In the angel stooping on the field, in the walking through the garden with the shadow...the entity was being guided, or guarded, or protected, that that as had been promised from the foundations of the world would be to each individual, "If ye will be my people I will be thy God." He that walketh in the light, and purposes in his heart to do, be that which the Creative Forces would have one be, shall not be left alone! for...His arm, His hand, will direct thy ways." 

 

 Today let us honor the brave soldiers who serve or have served in our Armed Forces as well as all the guardian angels who serve right along beside them who helped America win and maintain her freedom.

Thank you, Dad.

Peace and love,


Rae Karen


 Photo: Angel with Soldier (Wikimedia Commons)

Buttercups Gifts: Angel Message

 The earth laughs in flowers.  Ralph Waldo Emerson    

This morning before dawn, a rescued buttercup plant from the nursery brought back memories, as I dug with my shovel. Buttercups have been a favorite since childhood, splashing our lawn with patches of cheerful sunshine.  What fun to run barefoot in the grass tickling the soles of our feet. Playing a game, my friend and I giggled as I held the little yellow flower underneath her chin to see if she liked butter.   If it was true, her chin had a buttery yellow glow.  Purple, and white wild clover grew in abundance, and stringing them stem to stem, we each had a lovely clover necklace and bracelet.  

Buttercups faded out of my life until many years ago when living in Virginia Beach.  I remember a vivid moment.  Taking a shortcut down a country road, I spotted a field bursting with acres and acres carpeted in  yellow buttercups. The child in me lit up! And,  I stopped to thank the angels for the detour to see mother nature's masterpiece. The old farmhouse was abandoned, but nature was at her finest.  Like most things, seasons come and go, but I was overjoyed to witness that amazing heart moment from the angels.   Turns out, the expressive buttercup is a reminder to be more expressive ourselves. (The power of your words will have a great impact now. )

A buttercup is unique because it will grow in every part of your garden.  It brings a message that with proper self-worth, we can, too, can succeed in every environment. 

The buttercup's energy is a reminder which can awaken a new sense of self-worth.  An individual will come to know their  special gifts and how to use them. 

I just learned that the buttercup gets its Latin name from a word meaning "frog" because like the frog, this flower likes wet ground. 

So, the buttercup is a reminder to Fully Rely on God.  F.R.O.G it! 

Remember you are never alone. God's angels are watching over you. Trust in your gifts and brighten your corner of the world.  Buttercups are reminders of our self-worth and bring healing energies and greater understanding to the human conditions.  Our words can affect all things so choose words carefully for they will have a greater impact now. 

Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.                                                                                                                 --A.A. Milne 

 Love and peace,

Rae Karen

 

 Ref. Nature-Speak, Ted Andrews

                   

 

Home is where the heart is: Angel Message

                                      Pigeons at Lake Helen 

Centuries ago, ages before the advent of mobile phones, pigeons played an important role in communications.  No matter how far these homing birds flew to deliver a message, they always found their way back home thanks to an internal GPS.  Recently I learned Christoper Columbus's real name was "Columbo"(an Italian word for pigeon).  And, thanks to his discovery our home is in America.   
 

This loving pair of sunlit pigeons, perched atop a power-pole by the lake, shared a tender moment, and delivered an angel message. To take time out during the day to whisper tender words of love and appreciation each day. Remember, home is where the heart is.

May God bless America and safely "guide her through the night with a light from above."

Love and peaceful blessings,
Rae Karen  

Little Things Make a BIG Difference

On my birthday, a heavy rain suddenly turned our front-walk into a clear pool of moving water.   A welcomed sign of relief on a hot steamy afternoon. While soaking in the view from the living room window, a tiny little creature caught my eye...leaping about in the waters.  

Smaller than a dime, the little frog made one leap, and then another...splashing along the concrete pool to get to the other side.  Frogs need water, and I felt his enthusiasm after a long dry spell.  I laughed, enjoying his happy leaps, and a reminder for me to f.r.o.g. it.   To Fully Rely on God.  

The F.R.O.G. message intensified when to my surprise the refreshing swimming pool bubbled with life. Little frogs soon appeared, one by one, leaping in the water, a joyful celebration.  They came in every direction...here, there, and everywhere.   I counted five little frogs join in the baptism.  

Angels always deliver...

And, this was a wonderful birthday message to begin a new birth year.  An angel reminder for everyone to take to heart.  No matter what, Fully Rely on God.  The best is yet to be.

Love will always make a way.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

 

(Photo: from web) 

  

Happy Mother's Day, An Angel Message

 Following an angel nudge, I found this comforting poem about mothers on-line this morning. The sentiment, coupled with a purple iris, were a blessing too tender not to share regarding my dear sweet mother up above.   

Wishing you a happy Mother's Day, with love.  

Rae Karen

Palm Tree, A Face of Peace: Angel Message

Something amusing happened after the Semper paratus Gumby, always flexible angel blog. I don't go looking for these things, they show up when least expected.  That's what happened when my attention was drawn toward a favorite tall palm tree in the front yard. I was resting on the bed after lunch, gazing out the window.  My thoughts neither here nor there... then I saw it. My old palm friend had put on a new face. When did it happen?  Two clear eyes and a big smile.  And, what was the message?

 Then an angel thought wafted by. Palm trees are known for their flexibility.  They bend down low during storms so as not to lose their tops.  Their elastic smooth trunks enable the tropical trees to lay low until the mighty winds pass. A tip that I should be flexible now underscored by a second heads-up two days in a row.    

 I read the palm tree is the Tree of Peace. "It is a reminder to look for and realize the divine within.   It can be a messenger for members of the angelic hierarchy." (Nature-Speak by Ted Andrews)

I shouldn't have been surprised to learn palm trees can be a messenger for the angels. Now is the time to look for and realize the divine within.  To not be deceived by appearances, but seek the kingdom within, and find peace in the midst of life's storms.  God has sent his angels to help us.  The best is yet to be. 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

Semper Gumby! An Angel Message

A tall green stretchable Gumby stands on the kitchen windowsill wearing a sticker heart.  His hand extended in a friendly wave of attention.  A reminder this is a day to stretch and grow like cheerful Gumby. Every adversity comes with a blessing so bend and stretch and grow higher beyond the perception of our limited five senses. 

 

The creator of this cartoon character must have had a heads-up when naming his pliable toy.  There's a Latin phrase: Semper Gumby, that means always flexible. A perfect fit. You could bend him, twist and stretch him, but he was unbreakable. He was always flexible.   

In Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy writes about another helpful Latin phrase.  "Semper paratus is Truth's motto."

 Semper paratus means Divinity is always ready.  

 

Semper paratus became a code word I playfully use to stop my ego's fearful chatter. Maybe you remember the 1950's sci-fi thriller, The Day The Earth Stood Still.  To save the Planet Earth from destruction by a giant robot from outer space, Patricia Neal had to give the iconic command: Klaatu barada nikto! (Not an easy phrase to remember)

 
One thing leads to another and so I took a hint from the movie to shut down my ego's destructive thought process.  At the first sign of inner distress, I silently command, Semper paratus!  No more ego chatter about fear, doubt, gloom and doom. 

 

Semper paratus!!! God's already got this!  Divinity is always ready.  

 

So like lovable green Gumby try your best to smile, stretch and grow beyond the lower temptation to doubt your true Identity in Christ, a holy Child of God. Keep your thoughts on high and abide there. 

 

Have a blessed day, and remember the best is yet to be.  Smile and stay flexible knowing God is with you wherever you are.  Divinity is always ready.  Semper paratus!

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

 

 

 

                                                       

A Lesson from a Peace Plant: Angel Message

An impromptu angel idea to stop at the fairgrounds weekly flea market didn't seem like a hit.  It was late, the vendors would be packing up. The chances of finding a ripe watermelon weren't likely...but just for fun we went.  It had been a long time.

The grounds were mostly vacant, the shoppers long gone, but a floral vendor had a beautiful selection of $15 large rose bushes.  The old-fashioned, sweet smelling kind like Grandma had grown in her garden.  Although tempted, I wasn't up to digging deep in sandy soil. So I went for a little $5 peace plant. Those  tall white blooms stuck out as if broadcasting peace. It must have been so because walking the grounds, everyone smiled our way as I carried the little peace plant waving in the breeze.  

At home, our peace plant held its peace on the mantle by the TV set for several weeks.  Then suddenly, it didn't.  It happened overnight.  Drooping leaves, flowers bowed down low. I had neglected to plant it in a new pot.   When I popped the Peace Plant out of its plastic pot, what a pitiful sight.  The whole plant was consumed by thick white roots, binding it round and round, with no room to grow. I asked the plant to forgive me and ran to the store for potting soil. Before long, it was in a terracotta pot with fresh soil, and plenty of room to stretch out.  What a happy sight when the peace plant was restored in less than hour.  Leaves shiny like new, peace broadcasting on white cupped microphones.  Peace. Peace. Peace.

I got the angel message...sometimes we have to give peace a chance.  To make more room in our heart space for it to be rooted and grow in forgiveness and loving kindness.  The angels are here to help us when we ask. 

 Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

A Daring Blue Jay: An Angel Message

Yesterday a beautiful blue jay came calling--a rare visit, adding a splash of color, and bringing back an old memory.  Many years ago, I saw this daring blue jay in action.  Fearlessly, he swooped down from the old camphor tree and landed on the bowl of cat chow. Quickly he picked up a morsel, and flew back to the tree, disregarding the imminent danger of a sleeping cat close by.  He raided the bowl time and again while Mr. Paws napped on the patio. 

 

 Jays are known to be fearless, and our bird-feeder was empty so he went for other provisions available. I admired his courage. A demonstration that blue jays can easily adapt to whatever is necessary to survive. After all, food is food when you're hungry.

Turns out, that when a blue jay appears, a time of greater adaptability is at hand.  Resourcefulness will soon unfold.  The blue jay can also help to connect with the deepest mysteries of the earth and heaven. But we must stay focused, and follow-through in order to feed our soul. 

The blue jay also delivers a reminder to finish what you've started before beginning something new. Don't leave projects dangling. Bring them to completion.  (I need to work on this...one morsel at a time...)   

And, more importantly, when a blue jay appears, it may reflect lessons in using your own power appropriately. A reminder not to allow yourself to be placed in a position in which power is misused against you as well. The Golden Rule is the best way. Treat others like you want to be treated. 

 

The jay came right on time...and I am thankful for the language of angels that helps me to gain understanding and clarity just when needed, bird by bird.  

Keep your eyes open for angel messages today.  You'll be surprised at what you see when you seek and find. God is Love.

Love and blessings,


Rae Karen

 

 

(Ref. Animal-Speak)