Friday, February 25, 2022

The Pistachio Nut: An Angel Message

Recently, an older Angel for You blog came to light; a reminder on how ordinary things can bring humor under the influence of angels. Here's the 2015 recap:
                       
"Okay, maybe I'm going a little nuts...but...I had been eating pistachios, one-by-one.  The broken shells were in a little pile on the sofa beside me.  Not a big fan of Elliot's special stash, that afternoon I got hooked on the flavor. Soon, I'd chomped down on the last one in the bowl. A stubborn nut too hard to crack. 
 
I could relate... 
 
I flipped it over and cracked up.    
 
This pistachio had character.  A face!  Etched by nature! Quickly I checked the nut bag for other faces, but it was one of a kind.
 
 My angel for the day had been JOY.  "There's your next blog," Elliot said, as we shared a good laugh.   Mr. Pistachio took up residence in my keepsake box.

Curious, I looked up the symbolism of this deliberate messenger:  In Ancient Persia, lovers met under the pistachio tree and listened to the crackling of nuts in the moonlight; a sign they'd be happy.  Also, hearts are a universal symbol of love, and pistachios keep ours healthy, along with a good dose of laughter every day.
 
Ha! That's what this odd little nut had done! 

Later, I read,  Are you known by your joy?  This is a question to ask ourselves often. Just like our car is checked for oil so it can run smoothly, we need to check our oil of gladness by looking for a smile in the mirror throughout the day.  
 
"A cheerful heart is good medicine."  
                                         --(Proverbs 17)

Remember you are never alone.  Your angels are always with you to comfort, guide, and bless.  The best is yet to come.

Love and joyful blessings,



Rae Karen




Photo  Mr. Pistachio Nut (9-21-15)

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

You Are a Law Unto Yourself: An Angel Message

   
                       
I'm reminded of a powerful statement: Declare a thing and it shall be true for you. You are a law unto yourself. 

A powerful decree and a reminder that we are each the gatekeeper of the thoughts we allow to enter our mind and entertain, so stand guard.  I can see how my own thoughts attract my experiences.  If I tell myself that the grocery store will be crowded, the lines long, that's exactly what I get.  

This happened one Sunday when I needed to pick up some items at the grocery store for a loved one. An "angel thought" reminded me that what I decree will be true for me, so why not expect the best.  
 I set an intention that everything would go smoothly. The angels would go before me, making my path straight and clear. It would be a pleasant time, too.  

And, you know, that's exactly what I got. 

  Yes, the store was busy, but there was a quiet hush. I made my way to a cashier, with no waiting in line.  I had other errands to run, and each one was better than the first. People smiled and were loving, sharing a hug and a kind word.  Afterwards, I realized the day was a demonstration of what I declared and expected!  Harmony ruled!

So, whenever I begin to complain that "I HAVE TO" do something, I quickly change my mind and say,"I GET TO" do it.  Grateful that I am willing and able to do so brings joy.  And,  I can even do it in a spirit of grace and loving-kindness as I go about my duties with the loving support of the angels. 

Remember you are never alone.  Your angels abide with you to comfort, guide, and bless, so live in the quiet peaceful expectation of goodness and grace.  The best is yet to be.

Love and joyful blessings,



Rae Karen



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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Reflection of a Trumpet Swan: An Angel Message

    
I love this image of the trumpet swan gliding in sync with its beautiful reflection.  I'd been reading the greatest lesson one can ever learn is to be at peace,--no matter what.  When the waters are calm, we can see our true reflection. But when stirred by negative emotions, we splash about lacking clarity, and easily get off course.  
 
Today we can know that whatever may come up, we will not lose our peace. We can choose to go within and be still.  To call on the angels for help in maintaining balance.  Peace is not dependent on outer circumstances, but it comes from a deep stillness within.
 
 The stillness of the peace of God is mine.
                             --A Course in Miracles
 
Later, I looked up the spiritual message of swan:
 
 "Swan brings a message to rise up to the highest levels of your world of senses, open your bright eyes, and have courage for the highest spiritual experiences."  

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen
 
 
 
 
 Ref: Animal Messengers by Regula Meyer
 Photo: Trumpet Swan at Earl Brown Park, 9-13-15

Monday, February 14, 2022

Keep Looking Up: An Angel Message

It had been a long time since I selected an angel card from the swan bowl. VISION was the card of choice. The pic of a little angel taking a vision test made me smile.  The eye chart letters spelled: SOUL/ SIGHT/ FUTURE. 

In the afternoon, a ride to the rehab center magnified the symbolism. Peacock is a powerful bird of resurrection and wise vision (watchfulness).  Two outstanding features are its beautiful feathers and raucous calls.  The call has a kind of laughter as if a reminder to laugh at life.  Peacocks have ugly feet, and there is a story that the peacock screeches whenever it catches sight of them.  Feet represent dominion and discipleship, the foundation of our structure.  What are the feet of a peacock saying about your life? Wherever you plant your feet is holy ground.

It had started to mist when Elliot and I arrived, circling the rehab parking lot, in hopes of seeing one of my favorite birds.  As you can see, this stately fellow at rest on the lawn was in no mood for a visit.

Around the bend, I was in luck, another lone peacock strutted along, dragging his train of royal  plumage.  I got out of the car for a picture, but he scurried down the path to get out of the drizzle. 


It may sound strange but as I stood in the rain, a sense of peacefulness washed over me, at just being able to see these magnificent fairy-tale-like birds that remind me to look for the beauty in life.   

A sudden stirring on the roof-top made me look up.  

A pair of peacocks were watching me. There was the photo op!  It had been there all along.  

What joy to watch one shimmy and shake in the light rain, pivoting in full regalia on the roof. Soon he folded his plumage, lifted his crowned head, and let out a soulful heartfelt call.  In the stillness, a lone peahen answered the call from the woods. Love was in the air.  

And, to top it off, as I turned around, the draggy-tailed peacock suddenly flew up a tree and looked down at me.  

Another angel message to keep looking up and see all the good that is already present in every moment. 

Expect the happy things of God to come your way today.  Look up and have a heart-filled Valentine's Day with your angels. 

Love and joyful blessings,

 

Rae Karen


Saturday, February 5, 2022

A Seed of Happiness : An Angel Message

 
Let every act,
every thought be
like a flower opening
before God,
and there will
be no mistake.  
--Gitta Mallasz



This angel holds a precious little  seed.   The message she's planting in our hearts is written on her garment:

 "Happiness kept is the seed.

Happiness given is the flower."

In quantum physics, there really are no problems, only energy patterns measured as fast, high, slow, or low.  
 
Sadness is a low vibration.  Singing a fun song or dancing to upbeat tunes can boost our spirit and shake us free from gloom. Meditation and prayer bring peaceful showers to cleanse fear and anger. 

So, it's good to know 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.


Yesterday, a quick trip to the convenience store for sandwich baggies had a happy angel touch. A one-of-a-kind BIG, BRIGHT  flowery sign on a shelf caught my eye, and made me smile.  A low energy day, the happy SMILE sign gave me a needed boost.  Yellow is the color of faith, and years ago, I heard S.M.I.L.E is an acronym for See Me in Love Everywhere.  See God's Love everywhere in all Life. A smile can lift our face and make it shine.

Expect the happy things of God to come to your way today.  Smile at life.  Share happiness.  Celebrate that although you are in a physical body, you are a radiant eternal spiritual being! 
 
And, as I often try to ask myself, Do you know what you're face is doing?!  Ha! It's important to know what you're face is doing at all times.   It's the billboard ad for your interior mindset.  After all, HAPPINESS is an inside job, untouched by external circumstances.  So, I'm taking a cheerful hint from the angels, and choosing to smile today. 

Love and joyful blessings,



Rae Karen