A Surprise Birthday Messenger

 "Just living is not enough," said the butterfly. 

"One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."

 -- Hans Christian Anderson

Thanks to the angels, my birthday unfolded moment by moment, filled with delightful surprises.  On our way to lunch at an old lakeside hotel in Mount Dora, "Mother Nature" called, for a pit stop at the local library.  That's how we happened upon this beautiful butterfly garden next door.  

As I got out of the car what a surprise!  A little wildflower had managed to bloom in the parking lot.  Her back against the cement curb, and a narrow crack in which to grow.  My heart had compassion for her journey. Seeded by the winds, just beyond the entrance to the Butterfly Garden, where the other clusters of Coreopsis grew in rich garden beds, this little volunteer had managed to bloom.         

 "Look at me!" she joyfully shouted,  orange fringed petals opened to greet the sun.  A picture of victory and endurance.  "I bloomed! I did it! And, so can you!  Don't ever quit. And, do your best day-by-day to keep reaching toward the light.  God will do the rest."

Later, I looked up the symbolism of Coreopsis on-line, and learned in 1991 it was designated the state wildflower of Florida.  This flower represents hope and resonates encouragement to persevere through difficulties. They have a long blooming season and are associated with endurance and passage of time, reminding us of the nature of life and relationships.

I'm so thankful for these wonderful messages from nature that bless our soul and give us strength to keep on doing our best.  To have more faith and less fear.  The world is full of beautiful expressions of God's love, and so are you.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

A Mother's Day Reflection: An Angel Message

As synchronicity would have it, this unexpected photo turned up on my first Mother's Day without her. 
An angel nudge said take a closer look.   An old black phone was on the table beside her.  A wonderful reminder that our communication lines are open with our departed loved ones.   Love links our hearts for all eternity.

Our true reflection is perfect and radiant as we are created in the image and likeness of God. 

 

Happy Mother's Day!


Rae Karen 

Be Not Anxious for Tomorrow: An Angel Message

During these fearful times of shifting sands, the challenge is to try our best to use the troubling situations we face as an opportunity to awaken from spiritual amnesia.  A wake-up call to rise up higher and keep the faith.  Adversity can be a gift to grow spiritually when embraced as Children of Light, and we have heavenly help to guide and comfort us, bringing gifts of courage and strength to endure the trials.

 

In looking back, this uplifting artwork was in a Bible lesson notebook at my mother's house. A Christian live-in couple spent months at Mom's providing loving health care for my sweet step-father during his transition from this world.  

 

Years later, while I was living at Mom's, the notebook popped up while I was cleaning out a nightstand drawer.  Curiously, leafing through the collection of artwork, the heavenly scroll,  "Be not anxious for tomorrow" was the angel message I needed.  At the time I was at a major cross-roads in my late thirties. I'd let go of everything society told me I needed to be happy, and with a leap of faith started a new chapter in life by listening within or going without.   For the first time ever, I was navigating through uncharted waters.  For more than twenty years, my work with the federal government was steeped in rules and  regulations. The divine edict. "Be not anxious for tomorrow" made a lasting impression.   God doesn't want us to live in a constant state of anxiety, we serve a loving God and can release all of our burdens and cares to Him in faith knowing our circumstances will be used for good growth.  

Throughout the years, those powerful words proved to be true.  "Be not anxious for tomorrow." Adversity would come, but peace would prevail and I grew within under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the angels.  Then twenty years later, at a time when my eyesight was temporarily failing, I was surprised by a sudden image in my mind's eye. The floral victory wreath.  The radiant Hand of God handing down the official document.  "Be not anxious for tomorrow."   

 

A reminder to keep having faith...more is going on than meets the physical eye.

 
Be not anxious. Rest in the peaceful assurance that the same Spirit of Truth that raised Christ from the dead dwells within you, and will quicken your flesh. All that is needed is a little willingness. The challenge always is to try and lean on our own understanding.  By letting go of anxiety and trusting God, not only will we come up higher, but the world will be blessed with more Light and love. 

 

For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Psalm 91:11-12      

Love and peace,


Rae Karen

 

 

 

 

Answering the Call: Angel Message

 This week while riding about, an intuitive angel nudge suggested an impromptu visit to see our Jerusalem donkey friend at the Orchid Farm.   Turns out the angel guidance was in divine order.  Allahambra was eagerly waiting by the fence as we approached.  Joyfully he answered my call.  Nostrils flared. Ears perked at attention. And, a final head shaking snort as I reached out to pet his soft fuzzy snout.    

We've been friends for over six years, but lately his welcome has been low-key.  Polite, but more interested in rooting up tall weeds growing by the fence.  But on this day, a touch of the old Allahambra was back, clearly resounding a cry for love and some extra TLC.

Angel messages are often subtle...a little stirring, an idea comes out of the blue, but it feels right.  If someone crosses your mind today and catches you by surprise, it could be an angel message. A call for love.  A nudge to  reach out and share a little tenderness.  It makes a world of difference to both the giver and the receiver.

Love, joy, and peace,

Rae Karen   

A Ladybug Rider: An Angel Message

Early this morning I spotted a special delivery, an early mother's day present.  What joy to find a little red beetle parked on our white car in the driveway.  Ladybugs always remind me of my heavenly mother's love.  And, this one had two distinctive black spots on her shiny red wings.  I took a photo to share with you.  Then later I forgot about our little hitchhiker when we hurried to the lake.  It wasn't until we returned home, I suddenly remembered the ladybug! I'd forgotten to move her to a safe place.   By a ladybug's standards, it must have been quite a trip.   When I took a look, she was still holding on, having moved closer to the gas tank cap.  Mom had a heavy foot, and I laughed. The hearty ladybug had traveled round-trip, home and back again, no worse for wear.    

Funny cause I wasn't around when the ladybug flew away, but suddenly I was inspired to give our car a much needed bath.    

Ladybug heralds a time of luck and protection in which our wishes begin to be fulfilled.   Her appearance signals new happiness, worries will begin to dissipate.

Our angels speak a language that translates God's Love in joyful and unexpected details. He knows the desires of our heart.   Synchronicity abounds, and we find we are able to rejoice.  More is happening than meets our physical eyes.   Unseen help is as close as our breath.  The whole world can be a communication device for returning our thoughts back home to God's Love.

Today I invite you to open the eyes of your heart and pay close attention to love messages winging into your life.    With so many distractions, often these love "smiles" go undetected, but Love will always make a way.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

 

 

(iris photo-from the web)

 

Blowing in the Wind: Angel Message

 It was a sudden an unexpected flash of recognition this morning.  I'd just come back from feeding the ducks when I saw an unusual sight silhouetted on the white cotton curtain. Ha! My little E.T. statue, a gift many years ago, was featured in a light show.  His long finger pointed up, a message of love.  Keep thoughts on high.  The sands are shifting here.  Earlier I heard a strong message to rule over my ego today.  Don't let her out.  Stay calm, no matter what.  Stay rooted in the Truth. 

On the windowsill by ET, I noticed a forgotten gray stone plaque that added weight to the forecast as I read:

Lord keep your arm around my shoulder

   and your hand over my mouth.

 

I'm so grateful for these unexpected angel hints that try their best to help me pass every test.  

 

Just as a sapling is buffeted about by strong winds, it serves a

purpose as the young tree must grow its roots down deeper into

the ground.  

 

How blessed are we to have celestial help to bolster our strength and give courage to stand rooted in the Divine.  May you pass every test.  The best is yet to be.

 

Love and peace,

 

Rae Karen 

 

 

 

 

A Higher Purpose at Work: Angel Message

You never know what "bird mail" will pop up on the "duck feed" each morning.  The cast performing at the lake is varied; each bird plays a purposeful role in reflecting my inner landscape.  The traits that need to be strengthened, or a hint on how to handle a troublesome situation. 

This morning began with a rare stance of sunlit feathery wings opened wide to embrace the warmth of a new day.  A flock of turkey vultures had gathered in a peaceful prayer vigil.  I counted eleven in all.  With such a magnificent wing span, they can effortlessly soar for hours, but this group remained earthbound.  Vultures symbolize purification, death and rebirth, and new vision.    In ancient Egypt, the vulture was considered a mother symbol. So whenever I see one, I'm reminded of motherly unconditional love in the works, or the wings.

One red headed vulture flew up on an old oak and remained vigilant on a high branch watching over the lake. Turkey vultures have no real voice.  They can only hiss by forcing air out of their beaks.  Sometimes this can reflect a lesson for us to take action rather than just talking about taking action. Perform, don't just talk about performing.  Do it. 

This message was a confirmation of something that occurred yesterday where an action was needed, and a perfect opportunity opened up in which to take it. 

 "When a vulture appears it brings a promise that suffering of the immediate is temporary and necessary for a higher purpose was at work, even if not understood at that time." 

The best is yet to be. And, we are blessed to know that we are never alone...right in the middle of wherever we may find ourselves...  God has sent His angels to watch over us.  We are always in good company.  God company.

 Love and peace,

Rae Karen

Ref: Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews

A Great White Egret: Angel Message

The elegance and grace of a great white egret early in the morning always reminds me of Audrey Hepburn dressed to the nines in the classic movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.  This morning at the lake, the ducks were missing, the waters still and placid.  A great egret waded in the shallow sun-lit ripples.  A rare picture of exquisite beauty, the patient egret  waited with poise, staying focused on the catch of the day.  The sun was so bright I couldn't see the LCD screen and asked for the angels to help as I blindly snapped away. 

And, they delivered...  

White egrets symbolize peace, serenity, and spiritual enlightenment.  They serve as a reminder to embrace our true potential, and maintain our composure in difficult times, and to stand tall in the face of adversity with poise and serenity.  

I was thankful for the reminder to ask our angels for help, and watch what develops.  The best is yet to be.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

Rapping, Tapping at the Door: An Angel Message

 Angel messages come in all guises, and some ways are more creative and memorable than others.  But they all convey God is Love, and God is in the details. Recently a lonely Sandhill crane has been showing up regularly.   We named him Izzy.  The new family of three sandhills don't welcome his company. Sandhills are very territorial. Trumpeting loudly, the parents chase the lonesome rust-colored sandhill off the property. 

Izzy is resilient, and keeps coming back when the coast is clear. He seems to show up just when I'm thinking about him.   Often he strolls the perimeter of the house, head hunched down,  deep in thought like a wise old sage he slowly passes by the porch as we sit at dinner, not interested in a hand-out.  There's something endearing about this special crane.  His unique human-like personality stands out from all the other cranes we've known in the last four years.

Izzy marches to the beat of a different drum, that was evident when I heard a steady rapping, tapping on the sun-room window. LOL! What a sight.  Izzy was standing in the mulch bed, looking in the window, hungry for attention, his six-inch sharp beak pecking on the glass.   His red heart-shaped cap signaled a call for love.

I went outdoors to answer the call. Hopefully, he will soon find a mate and live happily ever after.

His visit was so deliberate, I looked up the symbolism again.

Sandhill cranes are often considered noble guardians.  If they appear in our life there is usually something that we should watch out for and take care of more carefully.  There is usually some hidden protection around us.  Or it can be a sign that we may need to be the hidden protector of someone else.  Sometimes it is a warning to watch our possessions and ourselves more closely.

 

We are so blessed to have our guardian angels watching over us.  They may not be seen but they never go unnoticed. 

Have a joyful day.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

  

Ref: Animal-Wise, Ted Andrews

Thank you for caring... An Angel Message

 This morning, tidying up the medicine cabinet, I found a couple of old boxes of Bandaids to consolidate into one box.  Closing the lid, a surprising message appeared on the inner blue flap: "Thank you for caring for those you love."  It seemed as if an angel had reached through the veil and tapped me on the shoulder. "Thank you for caring for those you love."

In his book, Angels of Grace, Anselm Gruen writes, that the word "thank" comes from "think."  The Angel of Gratitude would like to teach you to look at everything with new eyes, with grateful eyes.  Then you can be grateful for the new day, that you have your health and can get up and see the sunrise.  You are grateful for the gifts of nature. You are aware. Gratitude makes your heart open and joyful.  You are not obsessed with the things that might annoy you. You do not start the day grumbling.  There are people who make their own lives difficult because they see only the negative side.  And the more they see the negative side, the more their experience confirms this.  

He offers good advice.  If you look thankfully at your life you will accept what has happened in it. You will stop rebelling against yourself and your fate.  Ask the Angel of Gratitude to teach you to be thankful for the people you live with. If we say thank you for another person we accept them unconditionally as they are.  They are valuable just as they are. 

Love is the medicine that cures all ills.  "Thank you for caring for those you love."

Love, joy, and peace,

Rae Karen 

Following the Signals: An Angel Message

At the lake this morning, a man out on a boat in the water pointed towards a lawn that had three life-size statues of deer. "One of them is real." He shouted, and kept pointing and motioning us forward . I thought he'd been out in the sun too long or was a jokester. No live deer were in sight, but Elliot and I walked further down the dirt road and caught a glimpse of the truth.  A white tailed deer veiled by a tree branch was nibbling on a vine.  What joy to see a deer for the  first time at the lake. Deer have been scarce in our area since last summer so this lone gentle juvenile seemed like an angel message. 

Deer symbolizes a gentle luring to new adventure. When a deer shows up, it is time to be gentle with yourself and others.  A new innocence and freshness is about to be awakened or born.  "When deer show up, there is an opportunity to express gentle love that will open new doors to adventure for you."

Another sign of a new innocence appeared in the afternoon on a walk around a different local lake.  From a distance, I spotted so many ducklings they looked like scattered fallen leaves on the ground. Happy peeps, I counted 15!   Proud mama marched her happy little flock toward the camera for a family portrait.

 All ducks have grace upon water.  They can help us to remember to handle our own emotions with greater grace and comfort in helping others move through their tangled emotions, too.  

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

Ref: Animal-Speak by Ted Andrews

When Least Expected: An Angel Message

A flagrant situation has developed in our peaceful little neck of the woods. A test to hold my peace and let go of control   This morning I could feel my emotions rising at the injustice, a trespass on peace.  I went outdoors to get centered and stood looking out over the quiet pasture--away from the opposite view.  I took inventory of all the good already in that moment and felt calmer.  A lone sandhill crane strolled down the driveway, his red heart-shaped cap signaled a call for love.   Coming back toward the house, I was guided to move a mother-in-law tongue planter out in the sunlight. That's when I discovered a hidden surprise nestled by the bushes.

The forgotten orchid had bloomed!  My mouth dropped, my spirits lifted. A bubble of illusion burst as if I'd seen an angel.  Many months ago, after a blooming season, the plant shriveled with no sign of life. Rather than pitch it, I'd tucked it away.  Wow! Two big yellow blooms and several pods held a promise of more to come.  The neglected plant had bloomed without any help from me.  I welcomed the reminder that sometimes the best thing we can do in a seemingly hopeless situation is to let it be. Surrender.  God is in control.

The fretting began when I carried the orchid into the house and began mothering it, wondering where it should go to be safe from Hei-Hei's playful paws.

When the orchid photos were uploaded, I noticed something had taken a big bite out of one soft yellow petal.  I could relate.  No worries, the smiling orchid seemed to say,  radiant as the sun.  

I'm grateful for these uplifting and unexpected messages of hope delivered by the floral apostles just when needed the most.  A reminder to look for the beauty in each moment, and do your best to keep on shining.  Yellow is the color of faith. There is always more going on than we realize.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

Little Acts of Kindness: An Angel Message

 

Little acts of kindness can make a big difference.  Yesterday a handful of sunflower seeds tossed to a wild hungry peacock evoked a wonderful display of gratitude. His bronze and green train,  made up of 200 glorious individual tail feathers, fanned out like shimmering rays of the sun.  A full display of the "eyes of God".  I was so close, I could feel a soft breeze as he stirred the air, proudly pivoting round in a circle before me. I'd been fanned by a peacock! A first. 

 Happy Earth Day! A wonderful day to celebrate all life on this planet that we share and call home. And, "watch" for ways to extend love and peace to others in little ways that make a big difference. 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

The Gift of Water: An Angel Message

Today's angel message is on the wonderful gift of water.  Did you know you have about 12 gallons of that life-giving elixir in your body, making it 70 percent of what you call "me" ?  

Years ago, Dr. Masaru Emoto, a pioneer in the study of water did some fascinating research on water, complete with photographs. His studies showed that water is as alive and vulnerable as we are.  He demonstrated that water is sensitive to our emotions, our thoughts, our attitudes, and our actions. Water has consciousness.  His findings make sense when you think about how water is an esoteric symbol for our emotions.  How often do we say, in a wave of anger, or a sinking feeling, a tidal wave of emotion, or in the flow.  When our mind is still, the living waters within reflect the serenity of a calm lake filling us up with peace and harmony. 

 

Music also affects water--soothing classical music, soft melodious tunes create beautiful water crystals while heavy metal, discordant tones the exact opposite.    When listening to music our feelings are evoked. nerves jangled or soothed... Water has consciousness.

 

Water is also a wonderful purifier.  I've set an intention to drink more water throughout the day, to keep my "tank" fresh.   I've got a wrought iron garden planter by the front door that looks like a tall water spigot.  A reminder for me not to take a single drop of water for granted.  To give thanks whenever I turn on the tap to get a drink, bathe, wash dishes, or water the lawn.   

 

In closing, Dr. Emoto's research showed how polluted/toxic water when exposed to prayer can be restored to a beautiful state of consciousness.   Another reminder to watch how I shower my watery physical body with the thoughts I think.

 

 

 

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and blessings,

Rae Karen

 

 

(photos:web)

Speak from the Soul: An Angel Message

In today's world, filled with endless chatter, I loved this message from a book by Annalee Skarin, Ye Are Gods.

"One must learn to speak the language of the angels or 'speak with new tongues.' 

He must learn to speak from the soul and never from the lips, or even from the mind. 

He who speaks from the lips chatters. He who speaks from an empty mind adds confusion 

to discord. He who speaks from a full mind feeds the minds of men. He who speaks from 

his heart wins the confidence of mankind. But he who speaks from his soul heals the 

heartbreak of a world and feeds the hungry, starving souls of men. He can bring light 

for he will carry light..."

"It is given through the gift and power of the Holy Spirit. The language of the soul 

is a sacred language, and most beautiful. It can never hurt or injure. It can only 

bring a benediction of glory."

A sip of synchronicity--my teabag message: It is not talking of love

but living in love that is everything.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

(artwork from web)

Great Expectations: Angel Message

 

While waiting for the light to change at a busy intersection in St. Augustine, a new business had popped up on the corner.  Giraffes had been a recent theme, and the sight of a giant giraffe statue, with a heart around its neck, seemed like one of those deliberate angel messages.    

GREAT EXPECTATIONS REALTY. 

I laughed at the synchronicity.  That big-hearted giraffe was named Pip. 

Giraffes convey messages about foreseeing the future.  The tallest of all mammals, they symbolize farsightedness.  Giraffes see great distances but their long legs and neck must work together in harmony to reach their destination.  A reminder that it's not enough to see the future.  We must be willing to move and progress toward it. With giraffe your legs and feet are on the ground and your head in the sky. 

Some questions to ask yourself:

Are you resisting moving into new areas you see for yourself?

Are you resisting change?

Are you afraid of the future?

Sometimes life has thrown us so many curve balls, we may tend to give up and lose hope in having any great expectations for fear of disappointment. The angels encourage us to keep on trying our best and steadily move forward to victory sharing our gifts.  The best is yet to be.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

(Ref.  Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews)

A Promise from a Floral Apostle: Angel Message

Maybe you've noticed how God often speaks in angel messages through nature, and the delivery has a warm touch of synchronicity and lighthearted humor. Even a prickly cactus can become a floral apostle...when I have eyes to see and ears to hear.   

Last year, you may remember a wild cactus showed up in time to celebrate Easter.  Standing tall against the inner pasture fence, it had sprouted two large flat green paddles that stuck up like "bunny ears".  The tips of those green ears had antenna-like yellow buds that whispered a promise of what was yet to be. A  promise of hope, faith, and fulfillment.  The cactus was about to unfold her soft inner beauty for all to see.  

After the blooming season, the hardy plant faded into the background, soon forgotten.  

This morning... backing down the driveway, there she was again.  Peeking through the rusted wire fence.  A prolific vision of beauty and promise to come.  Known as Optunia in the flower world, the prickly pear cactus had a profusion of tight buds that resembled yellow candles glowing on a magnificent candelabra. I counted 20 in all, a radiant picture of abundance, endurance, and fulfillment of what is yet to be.  

 

By this afternoon, Optunia was blossoming, opening up to the warm rays of the sun.  Happy bees buzzed, nestling down on her soft petals in a fuzzy yellow bed of sweet nectar.   

I was reminded the prickly pear cactus is a symbol of maternal love because it can endure and thrive in harsh conditions like the unconditional love of a mother.

 Yellow is the color of faith.  The cactus represents an endurance and strength to survive in new environments and situations.   We all have angelic help to assist us in learning to adapt and be flexible so we too can bloom where we're planted.  It's ours for the asking, and having faith that the best is yet to be.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

Opening to New Life: An Angel Message

 The emu, a tall flightless bird from Australia, popped his flexible long neck through an opening in the fence at the orchid farm.  Curious and friendly, he welcomed our new faces, eager to interact.  Later, I read that when an emu appears, it could be a sign to look for like-minded individuals for support.  Also, the emu teaches in some way about the openness of our lives to others, which was exactly what this big-eyed bird was doing yesterday.

At home, an openness to new life had been developing.  A large hole in the pasture fence provided a way for the sandhill crane family to come visit and show off  their cute fuzzy brown colt. 

 

"Openness" is the angel message for today.  Look for opportunities to share your life with others.  Love will make a way. 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

S-T-R-E-T-C-H: An Angel Message

These trying days when physical life is being stretched and pulled quickly in many unbelievable distortions, I find it helpful to have a big green smiling Gumby waving on the kitchen windowsill.  A reminder that these troublesome changes can be used to promote our spiritual growth.  To stretch and come up higher, beyond the limited perception of our five senses. 

 

 Turns out the name Gumby comes from a Latin phrase: Semper Gumby, and means always flexible. Maybe you remember the unique claymation cartoon character Gumby. You could bend him, twist and stretch him. He was always flexible.   

 Another helpful Latin phrase I read years ago came from Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. It also helped me to take a stand when I remembered to apply it.  "Semper paratus is Truth's motto."

 Semper paratus  means Divinity is always ready.  I'd just watched the 1951 sci-fi thriller, The Day The Earth Stood Still.  And, was reminded of the iconic command Patricia Neal had to make to stop the giant robot GORT from destroying the earth. Klaatu barada nikto! 

 
To keep peace in my life, at the first sign of inner distress, I'd silently command, Semper paratus! Intruding destructive thoughts of fear, doubt, guilt, worry would be shut down.  Semper paratus, God's already got this!  Divinity is always ready.  

 

For fun, one day I found a red heart-shaped sticker and stuck it on Gumby's green chest.  What a surprise when writing this blog to learn the description on his toy box reads:  If you've got a heart. Then Gumby's a part of you.  Another great reminder that LOVE is all that really is. Love is the answer to whatever seems to confront us.

 

Have a blessed day, and remember the best is yet to be.  Try your best to s-t-r-e-t-c-h and grow upward into the Light of a new day.  Divinity is always ready.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

 

 

 

                                                       

Signs and Wonders, Great Egret and Cormorant

 Pardon my long-distance shaky zoom to capture a living portrait of an unlikely pair sharing a quiet moment's repose in the sun. On April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse, their mirrored reflections on the still lake were sharper than their real life stance on the old wooden pier.  A white lacy Great Egret, a high flyer,  and a large shiny black Cormorant, a deep diver, reflecting a time of watching and waiting for the powerful new birth. 

Wishing you a day full of peace and happiness.  Every moment is filled with God's Love.

Rae Karen

Out of Our Element, A Message of Hope: An Angel Message

 I have compassion for this tree and admire her spirit not to give up.  No longer rooted on dry land, the past years of hurricanes and heavy rainstorms changed the landscape.  The lake swelled stretching her deep, watery fingers inland.      

Some days I feel like that water-logged tree, out of my element, far beyond the old familiar comfort zone.  But this tree has been my teacher.  For the last three years, every spring, she has managed to don a new coat of fresh green leaves, offering hope and endurance in times of extreme testing and trials.   

This spring was different, she appeared dormant.  Cold lake water up to her waist, and not a single green twig on her bare branches.  I thought the waterlogged tree had given it her all, and finally let go.  But I was wrong.

This morning there she was, a hopeful sight for sore eyes.  Leafy green boughs opened wide to greet the sun, reflecting a new beginning. A renewal. 

I welcomed the hardy tree's lesson on life.  "Do your best and let God do the rest."  And, most of all, don't judge by appearances.  The best is yet to be.

Happy Spring!

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

Celestial Rainbow-Cloud Dancers

 Yesterday morning's bright blue sky had a story to tell after the heavy rainstorm that night.  Something was up.  I couldn't help notice the  wispy white clouds diving down toward earth, like angels in action.  A new, animated energy abounded.  So much so on our way out to run errands, we stopped to take photos from the driveway.

A series of tests have been coming hard.  Trials to be overcome, and rise above without reacting.  Major challenges to stay centered and at peace no matter what.  Harmony.

A few hours later, as we got closer to home, the sky had changed to a dynamic heavenly view.  Wispy rainbow clouds resembled etheric angels, dancing in a circular portal, rejoicing...

I welcomed the comforting and wonderful sign.  More is going on than meets the physical eye.  So  keep your consciousness on high.  Focus on spirit, and not matter and watch for miracles.  The best is yet to be.  Rainbows are a sign of God's promise.  So no matter what our challenges may be just now, our "clouds" will become rainbow dancers with the help of God's angels.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

Poetry in Motion: An Angel Message

There's a true saying that we always teach what we need to learn.   

A few days ago, a memorable picture of harmony appeared on the still lake waters.  It was poetry in motion as I gazed through the camera lens to get the big picture.  A little brown duck had dipped down in the lake and unknowingly created a work of art.  The wise duck peacefully cuddled the center of a vortex of glistening concentric circles that all began with his action. 

It was an angel message to pay attention to my own actions.  To watch what I'm creating because its influence will circle far and wide.  The ripple effect in action. 

Little did I know that soon a test would be coming up... 

It happened this morning at the lake while feeding the ducks.  An irate fisherman tried to spoil the serenity of a new day.  In that moment, rather than take the bait, the lovely picture of the duck's rippling effect came to mind. Although, I admit my feathers started to get ruffled, I kept my focus on the calm lake and the serene duck basking in its radiant center.    

May you choose peace today and have patience when dealing with yourself and others.  Tests come in many disguises ready to reveal unhealed parts of ourselves, hidden away.

Remember you are always in the company of God's angels who help guide, comfort, and protect in all your ways. The best is yet to be. 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen