Cardinal Singing on High: Angel Message

The smoke from last night's town fireworks show had cleared.   Early this morning on a neighborhood walk, the loud trill of a bird caught my eye. I looked up. On the overhead utility wire sat a beautiful red cardinal. 

Bright red feathers glistened in the sun as he belted out, Preeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeety girl. Prettttttttttttttttttttty girl.  I laughed. Pretty girl... 

I'd never seen a cardinal sing before, and had ignored an angel nudge to bring my camera.  Our walk continued down the quiet lane, sunshine on our backs,  pasture green from yesterday's booming thunderstorms. The cardinal's voice rang through the air.

I didn't expect to see the cardinal again.  But on our return, there he was still singing, perched on high. I thanked him for his cheerful visit.  It seemed important to get a photo to capture this rare moment.

And, suddenly I recalled ...what's yours to do, you will have time to do it, so go ahead planning for success. Time is not a factor in your life.  With that thought in mind, I hurried home, grabbed my camera, and returned down the driveway.  

He had moved down the wire...but was now clearly in view, striking a pose in a more visible blue sky. A perfect opportunity.  I zoomed the shaking lens upward, trying to focus... snapping away, I asked the angels for help to get a photo to share with you.  

And the angels delivered. 

 

When a departed love one is near, a red cardinal appears.  A wonderful reminder to begin the day.  We are never alone.  God has given His angels charge over us.  And, also, whatever is ours to do, we will have the time to do it.  We are never alone... And, the best is yet to be.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

 

America's 250th Birthday

God bless America, land that I love

Stand beside her and guide her 

Through the night with a light from above 

 

From the mountains to the prairies

To the oceans white with foam

God bless America, my home

sweet home.   (Irving Berlin)

 

These lyrics came to mind while thinking about our country's 250th Independence Day.  "Stand beside her and guide her through the night with a light from above."

 

God knows that America needs light from above during these pivotal dark times in our nation's history. On Memorial Day last year, this turquoise dragonfly landed on the new US flag we'd planted in the flower bed.  A heavy rainstorm had passed, and when I looked out the window, what timing.  I watched a lacy winged dragonfly flit in circles round and round the golden tip of the flag pole. Finally, she made a landing and rested on the point.  

 

Dragonflies are symbols of light. And, her shimmering wings were folded forward as if in prayer.    

 

 Prayers are needed for America and the world.  The consciousness that created our problems is not going to solve them.  We need the "light from above".  God bless, America. 

Make a Pearl: Angel Message

 I needed this message from a recent lecture. I'm a visual person so a picture helps anchor the lesson deeper within.  It was about a pearl.  A helpful hint on what to do when someone rubs you the wrong way.  The advice was to do what oysters do.  

A natural pearl is made from an oyster's defense mechanism.  The oyster combats an irritant that has worked its way into the shell.  The oyster gets busy and uses a fluid to coat the "intruder". Over time, layer upon layer of this coating forms a lustrous pearl.  

It may feel impossible at times to take our irritations and use them for healing and good.  When someone rubs you the wrong way, are you the one willing to give a coat of divine love, patience, and forgiveness. In the long run, it's far better to create something beautiful within.  This process can help to give up resentments, anger, sad memories, destructive thinking. 

Rather than rubbing you inside out, get busy and silently add a coating of gratitude.   A layer of appreciation for all of God's love for you and your family.   

 

God loves all, including the someone who is rubbing you the wrong way.  Divine Love corrects and governs man.  Divine Love is governing the relationship, and God's law of Love is already in operation.  All these layers of truth make a pearl and you will be transformed by the power of your thinking and your actions. 

Divine Love is ever present in the Kingdom within you.  See beyond appearances.  Human hatred has no legitimate mandate.  Divine Love is on the throne within your consciousness now and always.   Only our thinking so can separate us from God's love. 

What we need most is to draw on Divine Love for all that we need in our personal relationships, relationships with our community, our nation, and the world.  Divine love is ever present. 

So the pearl is a good example on how to take the irritants and create something beautiful within us. We have help and can call on the Holy Spirit and the angels.  

 

Before I go, I wanted to add an amusing layer to this pearl. This photo popped up on-line with an angel coating of humor.  Would you believe it's called a gold-lipped pearl. Really?! 

 

The angels want to make sure we understand the power of our words.  They never return to us void.   So think of a pearl the next time someone tries to annoy you.  Smile, and add a layer of gratitude, peace and harmony to the little piece of grit. You know just what to do...you're making a pearl.

 

Remember you are never alone.  God has given His angels to watch over you and protect you in all your ways when you abide in the Shadow of the Almighty.   The best is yet to be.

 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

Half In or Half-Out, Gecko Angel Message

This older angel blog resurfaced today thanks to a teeny, tiny baby lizard. He caught my eye when watering a hanging basket of fuchsia periwinkles this morning.  His itsy-bitsy body looked like an insect at first as he clung to the shepherd's crook, resting in the warm sunshine.  So small and trusting, he didn't run away as I spoke to him. 

 Lizards are about dream time.  In 2023, I was surprised to see this gecko  in a rare predicament... At dusk, I'd gone out to retrieve a delivery on the front porch.   I grabbed the box off the bench and happened to look down.   

I had to look twice.  What was up?!

 A little gecko appeared stuck in a hole under the bench!  His head and upper body were swallowed up in a deep hole in the concrete.   

Wanting to help, I somewhat panicked.  Was he stuck? Half dead? Hiding out? What was the angel lesson?

Usually lizards are sensitive to vibrations, but he hadn't moved. A hint of guilt at the reflection of my own behavior at times. Half-in?   Or half-out?  Neither here nor there.  

A funny thought occurred to me.  If the little fellow were hiding, burying his head, he wasn't fooling anyone.  

I remembered that a lizard is about letting go of old fears. Sometimes a lizard must willingly snap off its tail to escape from a predator.  It has to lose its tail to get ahead.

Expecting the worse, I was afraid to pull him out. Afraid of what I might see.  Elliot got a paper napkin and reached down. That little movement brought quick action. 

Instantly, the helpless looking lizard disappeared down into the deep hole.  He never had been stuck-- maybe that was his home?  

I was grateful for a happy ending! 

Curious, I read up on the visit.  "When you encounter a lizard, it's most important to observe what it was doing at that moment. 

 I laughed. Was it a sign for me to face my own fears?  Years ago, I was so frightened of lizards...now they are a natural part of life. 

Or, maybe the lizard's creative pose was a sign that concrete-thinking has loop holes in dream-time. There's a hidden hole to find refuge when willing to commit to greater depths in your spirit. A reminder that we are spiritual beings, full of grace now and forever, there is nothing to fear.  The Holy Spirit and the angels are here to help us have a happy dream when we trust God completely.  

Love and peace,

 Rae Karen    

White Peacock Angel Message

 This morning while organizing old photos into folders, this beautiful white peacock came to light again. Her wise all seeing eye reflects light and peace.  A moment of clarity and acceptance of grace at rest while patiently waiting for a new crop of tail feathers to grow.  Although she knows she doesn't look her best, she trusts the process of change knowing good will come of it. 

The lovely photo served as an angel reminder to take time out to rest in the sunlight during a time of transformation. To go within and seek the peace of God available in every moment. God has our best interest at heart. When we are quiet and listen and obey, we gain understanding and clarity of purpose. 

Divine grace, purity, and spiritual awakening are the spiritual symbols of this exquisite bird.  The  magnificent tail represents wholeness, expansion, and authentic self-expression.  An encounter with a peacock may signify a time of spiritual transformation.  A purposeful shedding of old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve you.  A time to let go of the past and embrace a new chapter of life with grace.  

The white peacock encourages alignment with your highest truth and purpose.  It's important to trust in the process of transformation and renewal...the best is yet to be. 

Remember you are never alone.  Seek time to commune with the Love of God within you today.  Nothing can ever separate you from the Love of God.  It is with you wherever you go.  And angels enfold you with their heavenly wings of protection and love. Keep on shining bright.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

 

Exuberant Iris Wings: An Angel Message

 Many years ago, when I came across this iris painting, I loved it right away.  Her countenance was free as a lark, with plenty of space around her to create. As I've shared over the years, purple irises are a symbol of God's love for me.  When an  iris appears on my path, it's like a breadcrumb leading me back home. A sign I'm on the right path. 

When we moved here, wall space was limited, and she was too large and ended up in the garage. But everything has its season.  This week the angel call to add more color to my life brought the giant purple iris into view above the piano in the living room.  Like an old friend, I welcomed her back, and sat on the couch getting reacquainted.   

That's when I saw something new and different about her exuberance.  She seemed to say, Look at me. I'm no longer longer earth-bound. I have sprouted wings to fly.  

I began feeling a sense of her freedom within  me.  Then a closer look caught me by surprise, like staring at a 5-D photo--it popped out.  Maybe my love of birds played on my imagination...  Look at her joyful upward long green leaves, shaped like a bird lifting up in the air?  Happy as a lark, the green bird had been there all along, waiting until I had eyes to see.   

A lovely angel message from an Iris on winging our way on a new adventure...     

Before I go, this 7-Up truck appeared in a parking lot...bubbling with healing green energy...and the angel reminder to keep looking up. The best is yet to be. 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

The Breakfast Club: Angel Message

 If you are in tune with yourself,

       you can create harmony around you.

                              --Anselm Gruen 

                                (Author, Angels of Grace)

       Harmony is the angel message for today.  Sing our song in harmony with others.  This morning I watched five squirrels, two rabbits, mourning doves, and the cute whistling black-bellied duck couple eat in harmony from the communal plate.   Hei-Hei enjoyed the company at the screen door.

I forgot to mention the black-bellied ducks have a bright blue tip on their big orange beaks.  Blue is the Spirit ray... the color of the sky, and they represent communicating on-high. No loud quacking...just give a little whistle...

It did my heart good to see such a happy bunch gather.  A reminder that "build it" ...and they will come. 

All we need do is put it out there...and watch for happy results.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

Nature's Broadcasting Station: Angel Message

 I love to think of nature as an unlimited

broadcasting station through which God

speaks to us every hour, if we will only

tune in.

    ~George Washington Carver 

Nature draws especially close to communicate during the summer months.  Yesterday, a pair of red-headed woodpeckers drummed a new rhythm on the soggy pine tree outside my den.  Pecking away at bugs on the soft wet bark, the feast was on, the storm had passed. 

Their bright red crests stood out high in a gray sky. I've been studying the vibration of color...and red represents vitality, courage, new life.  Woodpecker signals unique new rhythms of success. The foundation has been laid, now follow your own rhythms to build on that foundation to pursue endeavors in the manner unique to you.  Continuing in the old way will no longer work, or doing them as others won't work either.  Now is the time to plan and build for the future in the manner best for us.  There is a new rhythm, ability, and new opportunities for rapid growth just now.  

This morning nature delivered an amazing gift out of the blue.  I happened to look out from the porch. What a surprise!   A tender sight... a young pair of whistling ducks brought color and fresh, new vitality to the Marian garden after the storm last night. This was a first...and I watched those pink legs and large orange beaks gently step out in new terrain.   I was happy they could feel the peace and venture out to nibble the birdfeed.     

Turns out these beautiful, gentle ducks represent balance, resilience, adaptability and inter-connectivity with all living things.  The black bellied duck's whistling call is seen as a connection to the higher realms or communicating with the divine.  When one appears, it may signal you're in the midst of a transformation period.  It may encourage you to embrace change, let go of old patterns, and open to new opportunities ahead. 

I snapped the photos from the porch so as not to frighten them away.  This one of the dolphin statue when uploaded reminded me to take a deep breath and stay at peace.  After all the whistling duck brings a message to keep thought on high...Don't come down and get your feathers ruffled today. 

What other messages are you receiving from nature?  It may be from a book, a card, an advertisement, any way the angels wing it to you, it was meant to be.  You are not alone.  Keep having faith and don't look back, look up.  Be deceived not by appearances.  I send a bubble of peace and happiness around you this day.  The best is yet to be.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

Happy Summer Solstice: Welcome Archangel Uriel!

Archangel Uriel, rules over the summer season. His name means "Light of God", and he brings an understanding of the Divine to humanity. The most radiant of angels, he has been called the "Flame of God."

The Summer Solstice begins today, a high energy day. Archangel Uriel works with the spiritual energies in nature. Today is the longest day, and the shortest night of the year.

The summer solstice is the high point of the "Year of the Soul." For a brief time, all four planes of life are aligned with the physical, and a more direct flow of spiritual energy is available. This is a season in which separateness can yield to unity in any area of our lives.

The forces of nature reach the peak of their annual cycle. Transformation is the keynote during the summer months. A time when communication with the angels is easier. 

 

The new summer energies activate a powerful time within us to reach our spiritual goals.  They can:

--awaken great spiritual inspiration as our intuition become heightened.

--create an opportunity to connect with other light-minded souls.

--provide an opening to work harmoniously with the nature kingdom.

--release energies that create opportunities for confidence, strength, and hope.

--present an ideal time to renew the mind, and attune to the highest consciousness by merging the male and female polarities within to create a new realization of who we truly are. 

When we understand the natural rhythm of the seasons, we learn each one serves a purpose.  Autumn releases energy through purification in preparation. Winter releases the forces of love, the feminine energy. Spring releases the force of will, the masculine power.   And, summer releases the power of Light. 

For help in understanding why things are as they are, ask Archangel Uriel for help. He enables trust in the divine plan.  So when things appear to be going wrong, know that everything will ultimately work out for the highest good, and greatest joy.  He offers the gift of discernment by helping us find our inner light.  

Happy Summer Solstice!  


Rae Karen

 

Ref: Nature-Speaks, Ted Andrews 

Wings of Victory: Angel Message

Before sunrise this morning, an owl hooted in a fast and steady cadence.  Who...Who...Who...Who ---Who Who Who Who.  His syncopated hoot had a new rhythm as it echoed over a sleepy pasture.   

After filling the bird feeders, I  looked up, grateful for a new day.  In that moment, a large flock of a dozen snowy white ibis suddenly appeared in the sky, flying north in a "V" formation.   It happened so fast--no time for a picture, but this web image gives a touch of the glory of that special moment. 

The golden sunlight reflecting off their wide-opened wings, spread a touch of wonder to a celestial blue sky, and a "V" for victory.

 

 A rare sight...I remembered that the V-formation is very symbolic.  Like an arrowhead, pointing to a new direction, and with one end open, it also reflects an openness to new ideas and new possibilities.  The letter "V"  (vav) in the Hebrew alphabet means nail.  This formation indicates we are about to affix ourselves to a new path.  It's letter that reflects great fertility.   Vav is also a creative connecting energy between heaven and earth. 

Something was up...  Crows, mourning doves, were in high drive.... squawking in the treetops.  And, then what appeared to be an eagle turned out to be a black-bellied whistling duck... A rare sight, far from the lake and alone, he circled the yard whistling.  

These comical looking ducks can't quack, but whistle a happy tune in flight.  I fondly remember the only other whistling duck visitor shown here in 2020.   

Oddly out of his element, he put on a show, trying to maintain his balance as he inched his way across the communications cable, an amusing high-wire act.  His web feet were made for swimming.. and he was far from the lake.  I was thankful for his message.  To keep my conversations on-high when communicating with others, to go slow and stay balanced.  Don't come down and get your feathers ruffled.  

The whistling duck today added a cheerful note to the angel theme.  To change my tune, and sing a new song.  And..."give a little whistle" ... like Jiminy Cricket sang in Pinocchio, "and always let your conscience be your guide." 

The angels encourage us to keep our consciousness on-high, and have faith that more is happening than we can presently understand.  The best is yet to be.  We are in the company of God's angels, and God has never forgotten you. Be still...and know...    

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

(Ref. Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews)

An Oak Tree Kiss: Angel Message

 A recent fast from the internet brought about some surprises.  I was reminded that nature feeds the soul in amusing and unusual ways.  I was sitting quietly in the sun-room, having opened the vertical blinds all the way, to be quiet and go within.  I happened to look up at the old oak tree right outside the window. 

I noticed something new and different on the old weathered tree that spoke to my heart.  Where the oak's rough trunk began to diverge into two separate thick heavy limbs, there was a tender sight that made me pause.  It was two faces etched by the old tree herself.  A couple were kissing at the point where each would begin to branch out and grow upward independently--together but not in the same way yet anchored firmly in the base of the solid oak.   

I gazed at the tenderness and a life lesson began to take shape.  The pair were eye to eye, nose to nose, lips sealed in a parting kiss.  Although change had come, they were anchored in unity as they had begun to branch out, ascending as two individual limbs reaching higher up from the sturdy oak. 

 If you look closely, you'll see the large eye on the right female profile...and, the bushy eyebrows of her full-cheeked mate. They had grown strong together as one, and would always be united as each grew higher and branched out on its own to bear more fruit.    

That loving and comforting, angel image stayed with me.  Curious, I revisited the symbol of the oak.  The oak tree represents strength and endurance win out. Open to new spirit forces.   The acorn is a symbol of fertility and fruition and manifestation of creativity. 

Oak trees provide strength to all and remind us that true strength is also gentle.  "Now is the time to demonstrate your own strength and endure.  The energy will be there for you to do so, and as a result of new confidence and new spirit forces will open to you."   

In closing, the old oak brought to mind Jesus' teachings.  "I am the vine; you are the branches...without Me you can do nothing.  (John 15:5).   

When we remain in God, all things are possible.  And, we are blessed with the loving guidance and   protection of His angels when we abide in the Presence of the Almighty. 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

 

 

 

(Ref. Nature-Speak, Ted Andrews) 

The Saw Palmetto Palm: Angel Message

 What has your attention, and why?  

Last weekend, The Guide to Florida Wildflowers popped up for sale at the Library Book Nest.   Little did I know it held a clue to meaningful events yet to unfold.  

But often with the angels...one thing leads to another.  

That's how I learned that the tall palm by the porch was a Saw Palmetto.  And even better, it could produce small white fragrant flowers...a source of honey.  And its fruits were the staple of Florida Indians years ago.     

The spontaneous trip to the library had been to break the habit of marinating my eyeballs in social media and disturbing world news and opinions.  I had also gotten steeped in a riveting historical saga on the Civil War by Ginny Dye that drew me into that troubling era of American history.   

I wasn't feeling so great... as my spiritual discipline had taken a back seat.  So, the angels guided me to empty my bowl...so it could be filled again.  You can't fill a full bowl.  Take a fast from the web, and spend quiet time by listening to nature.  To go within, or go without!!...to be still.   To clear my mind.

To pass the time, I rearranged the porch furniture, creating a special place for the old wooden rocker, adding a rug and making it a cozy place to sit and observe.  

Little did I know, that old rocker was now positioned in the perfect place to look up high and see the Saw Palmetto. A surprise to see all those clusters of little white flowers...  just like in the wildflower book. And even better, hundreds of little bees buzzed merrily among her flowering branches... Bees have a highly developed sense of time.  They tell each other the locations of new feeding places by doing certain dances.  Scents and sounds are also used to communicate.

The Saw Palmetto Palm's time had come.  And, the palm is a tree of victory and peace.  In the end,  patience had her perfect work...and, it was well worth the wait.  Something we all could take to heart.

Gazing up at that sweet, tender sight, I knew the angels were communicating.  A reminder to enjoy the nectar of life while you can.    

A little research revealed...  If a bee makes itself very noticeable in your life, you should consider whether your attention is really directed toward joy or whether you have directed your fascination toward weaknesses, illnesses, disasters, or crimes.  Be alert for fascination is the seed that bears experience as fruit.  A perfect message...

"You are advised to direct your life toward the light of joy, to take part in society, and to look for new essences that many conceal new joy.  Carry your joy in your external life." 

We are blessed to be in the company of angels, and what joy comes when we listen and obey, knowing they are watching over us in all of our ways and be thankful that the best is yet to be.  

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

 

 

 

 

(Bee reference: Animal Messengers by Regula Meyer)