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) 

Calling on Angels During Disasters

With unprecedented weather patterns and chaos in the world, it is comforting to know  hosts of heavenly angels are available to help humanity.  In Angels' Teachings, author Genevah Seivertson shares a simple and powerful way to assist angels during times of major disasters.  

 

This special work is described as "corridor" work.  A corridor is a portion of spiritual substance that can be sent anywhere at a moment’s notice. The angels are anxious to help, but they need an open heart and mind of a soul, to make the request before they can rush in. 

Corridor work is impersonal and it should be used frequently to take care of large numbers of souls who are shocked out of their body in any type of major disaster. Those beings aren't unconscious, although their body is inert, each one realizes he or she is in a crisis.

Just as soon as we hear of a tragedy, we can make the call to send a Corridor to everyone involved by either verbally or mentally asking:

“Angels, please send a Corridor to ______ (location of need).”

As soon as we ask, we accept that our request has been answered and the celestial helpers are taking care of the work needed to be done. We give thanks for their loving assistance. 

A peacefulness comes to those in crisis.  They know that there is no need for fear. The first recognition of danger is followed swiftly by a solution. 

 

Genevah, with her gift of second sight, describes corridors as beautiful, large and lofty, filled with flowers, music, perfume, and the song of birds and rippling brooks. Corridors are  built with love, so the dear ones who cross over find nothing unusual. The same types of plants and flowers similar to those known by each individual is seen. Birds and animals are native to their locality. 

A corridor provides a beautiful, peaceful transition, thanks to the assistance of angels, and your caring call for help. Prayers go out to all in the Philippines to feel the peace and strength and comfort during this time of destruction caused by a major earthquake this morning.

 

Remember you are never alone, and cannot be separated from the Love of God.  We are grateful for the tireless dedication of our heavenly angels working on our behalf.

 

Love and peace,

 

Rae Karen  

 

 

 

The Blue Moon of May: Angel Message

 

God is the friend of silence.

See how nature...

trees, flowers, grass

grow in silence.

See the stars, the moon and sun

how they move in silence.

The more we receive in silent prayer

the more we can give in our active life.

We need silence to be able to touch souls.

                               --Author Unknown

 I've always loved the touch of the full moon's soft rays, but rain clouds shrouded the Blue Moon at her peak on May 31. To my surprise, Love made a way.  The past two nights, my old friend showed up, shining through the cracks in the bedroom window slats, as if to say,  Here I am. 

In that narrow window of time and space, I  was awakened to enjoy a healing visit.  

Her peaceful presence made me smile.  It was not only the timing of each visit, but the limiting factor of accessibility. And how she angled in through a gap in the window awning.  Divine Love will always make a way. Gazing at her happy ball of light, I was shown a more expansive way to think and see the world. A reminder of the bigger picture. God is Infinite, Supreme.  With God all things are possible. 

And, I marveled how the moon has no light of her own, but reflects the brilliance of the sun, offering hope in the darkest hour.   

This morning I hurried out to visit  Bella Luna once more.  Here she is... all aglow above the treetops in the pasture.  A gentle reminder for me to be willing to reflect the light of the Son at the start of a new day.  

 Remember you are never alone.  You are a Child of the Light, and God's angels accompany you on your homeward journey.  Keep on shining, the world needs your inner light.  With God all things are possible.  Divine Love will always make a way.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

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