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)

The Full Flower Moon of May 2026

 On Saturday morning, I was startled awake by a jolt. The radiant full moon of May splashed through the window slats, in a burst of bright light.  Quickly I dressed and followed the angel nudge.   This is how The Flower Moon looked at 5:45 a.m. when I stepped outside in the stillness of a slumbering world.  Walking slowly down the driveway, looking up, there she was...A radiant orb aglow like a gazing ball, peeking through the branches of the oak, in the Marian Butterfly Garden.  I smiled grateful for her touch of nature among the flowers. 

Before the clouds could roll in, I hurried out to the clearing and stood by the pasture fence to zoom closer to my old friend, Bella Luna. 

Peace, serenity, and light...a welcomed quietness in a moment of sacred silence.  I could almost hear my heart beat as the world slipped away. 

Nature is full of wonders...

May is Mother Mary's month, a celebration of motherhood and flowers. Roses, irises, daisies, marigolds, plumbago--and endless list of floral apostles in many varieties; each one delivering a divine message of love, hope, and light.  Beloved Mother Mary delivered a precious gift of infinite Light through her beloved Son, Jesus the Christ, a Light that shattered this dark world bringing new life.  

Every flower has a purpose and the one that finds you is not by chance.  Recently, I counted over thirty buds and blossoms on the wild pear cactus growing in the sandy pasture where the Flower Moon shone bright.  And, like I shared earlier, opuntia humifusa symbolizes maternal love because it endures and thrives in harsh conditions like the unconditional love of a mother.  Yellow is the color of faith.  And this pear cactus not only persevered but thrived like never before during the severe winter. 

A reminder that whatever you may be going through, keep on having faith that the best is yet to be.  Remember you are more than you presently realize, a power far greater than you is with you when you abide in the Shadow of the Almighty. (Psalm 91) A place of peace and safety in all life's trials.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

A Daily Wreath of Angel Blessings

  

Maybe you've noticed how things once treasured are no longer really seen. They still adorn the walls, blending in, only now are taken for granted. I'm learning the angels will revive their presence by teaching a powerful lesson with that artifact, giving it greater meaning.  

Like this vintage sculpted angel wreath in the dining room. It faithfully hangs near the Tiffany lamp switch I turn on each morning...without so much as a glance of gratitude.   But today, I found myself studying the wreath looking for what I recalled was a cherub tenderly holding a bunny rabbit.   

 

Yesterday morning on my way out to the porch with the birdseed, I stopped in my tracks.  Was I seeing double?! Instead of the unusual lone rabbit, he had a companion. A tender sight to see a pair of cottontail rabbits communing at the start of a new day.     

Rabbits are about new life, and new beginnings.

They can make great leaps and hops... and easily shift gears from freezing to great acceleration.  Like the rabbit, our life may not always move forward step by step, but in spurts of great leaps and hops.  

Thanks to those lovable rabbits, the vintage angels of nature wreath took on new life.  A wreath of angels encircles each day with nature and song. For me to look and expect to see evidence of their loving touches.  The simple acts of love that often go unnoticed. To become more conscious of what's going on around me...to really pay attention to the things that are important.  Love, peace, joy, and harmony--gifts that no one can take away unless I get distracted and look the other way. Each day is truly surrounded with a wreath of God's angels in celebration of divine Love.  A call to new life. 

Like Alice, we can follow the rabbit to Wonderland...and wake up to the Truth. 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

   

Endurance Tree: Angel Message

Look at my tree friend arrayed in a brand new coat of lacy green leaves.  A living testimony to the power of faith in action. Endurance in adversity.  You may recall this amazing tree went through a major change in environment after the hurricanes a few years ago that flooded the lake in depth and width.  No longer on dry land, her trunk was steeped in deep waters up to her waist. Now marshy grasses gather round about her, but her roots are four feet under still anchored in the earth.   

To be honest, this spring, my tree friend was slow to return...and I sadly assumed she had moved on to greener pastures. The winter freeze had been too much, so I thought, thanking her for teaching me the power of enduring, making the best of a drastic change in her living conditions.  A job well done... but I was mistaken.

So you can imagine my surprise, the next time I visited the lake, there she was!  A glowing vision of endurance.  Arms opened wide as if to say, I'm back!  Don't give up.  The best is yet to be.  

And, it seems fitting a short time later, these white wispy clouds looked like angels jumping for joy!

Whatever you may be going through just now, and I don't really know anyone not facing a challenge of some kind, remember not to be deceived by appearances.  You are greater than your circumstances.  Call upon a loving power within you that will see you through to victory.  God is Love.  And angels are by your side always to help you along the way home. 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

Put A Little Love in Your Heart: Angel Message

 

Yesterday on the way home, an impromptu stop at the Dollar General caught me off guard.  With a few kitchen items in hand, I quickly passed down the garden aisle on my way to check-out.  LOL!  Would you believe this giant earthworm stuck out on a shelf.  The only one on display, eye-level with mine, his lowly head raised up!   I laughed...what were the chances?!  A touch of playful angel humor.... And a big reminder to put a little love in my heart just like I managed to do with the squiggly earthworm when I looked down and saw him stuck out in the middle of the road on Saturday.  

 

Thoughts are things...and what we focus on comes into manifestation.  I love it.  

 

With earthworm in hand, I shared my experience with the cashier who had playfully shuddered when she picked the big worm up off the counter.  Taking a closer look, she smiled, saying, he's cute. What's his name?   

 

Squiggly blurted out of my mouth.   We laughed, and leaving the store, she called out, Be blessed.   

 

The worm energy caught on again when I heard a catchy new word.  Ear worm. Maybe you already know that an ear worm is when a song or an ad gets stuck in your mind all day.  

 

A friend recently shared a sixties hit by Jackie DeShannon at a weekly meeting.  Put A Little Love in Your Heart is available by searching on youtube.  Love is what the world needs right now.  Listen, and may the little love you feel worm its way into all your actions and thoughts today. Put a little love in your heart...and see what happens.

Love and peace,

 

Rae Karen