A Memorial Weekend Messenger of Light: Angel Message

On Saturday afternoon the heavy rains and thunderstorm finally passed. The dry earth was soaked again, the lawn a lush green.  Matilda, a favorite old tree, reached up in gratitude for the refreshing waters had soaked her thirsty branches.  A lone red hawk landed on the black cable, feathers drenched as he gently swayed watching out for fresh opportunities.  I was sitting in the sun-room thankful for the peace...now that the storm had passed...when my attention was drawn to something unusual on our new American flag at the end of the sidewalk.

From a distance, it appeared as though a dragonfly had lighted upon the flag pole posing for an amazing picture?  Really?

With my camera zooming through the misty windowpane, I focused on a glorious sight.  A beautiful turquoise dragonfly had crowned Old Glory.  An uplifting  message to believe in the power of Light.   A wonderful symbol of faith and trust on Memorial weekend. Her iridescent wings circled the flag in a dance of  little rotations, only to resume her stance on the golden flag tip.  A finial, a beacon of light, at rest above the stars and stripes. I was thankful for the ample opportunities to try and get it right. 

You can see her lacy wet wings were folded forward in prayer...  God bless America.

Without a nudge from the angels, I could have missed the divine timing of this important little detail, delivered simply and directly.  A soggy little dragonfly's big light-filled message of hope for our country and the world. God is in the details.  How blessed we are to be in the company of God's angels, pure intuition, passing to each of us healing messages of light to help us see beyond the illusion of separation from divine Love.  Storms come to pass...and all things are brought to Light. We are children of the Light.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen  

What's Yours Will Come to You: Angel Message

 Yesterday while sitting on the porch looking out at the newly potted flowers on the patio, a beautiful turquoise dragonfly flitted by.  To my delight, she landed on the apex of an old  hanging basket tripod. Like a finial topper on a tree, she glowed in the morning sunlight. 

Turquoise dragonflies, although rarely seen, remind me of my angel friend Joanna on the other side. Hello, Joanna! I playfully greeted her. She had loved dragonflies and they were always a message from her late husband, encouraging her to trust in the light.

Seeing the lovely image of the dragonfly striking such a deliberate pose, gave me an idea to grab my camera. The turquoise winged dragonfly on the throw pillow on the turquoise porch chair across from me was a sign to go for it. 

When I hurried out, asking the angels for help, what a disappointment.  My dragonfly caller was no longer in sight.  An angel nudge suggested...take a seat...wait in the sunshine...what's yours to share will come to you.  With that uplifting thought in mind, I sat down on a turquoise Adirondack chair enjoying the warm sun on my face.  Yes, I'm going through a turquoise phase--soaking up that soothing color. 

I didn't have to wait long.   The turquoise-jeweled head of that lovely winged messenger flew by me, circling round, and, once again, landed atop the rusted old garden hanger, giving it new life. A perfect photo op.  If only I could steady the bouncing lens to focus in with clarity in the bright sunlight. I've learned over the years, the wisdom of asking the angels for help. I snapped away hoping for the best.

When the photos were uploaded, what joy.  Not only were the iridescent wings folded forward as if in prayer, but I could see the reflection of many colors on those amazing transparent wings. 

Dragonflies are ancient symbols of new joy and light.  When one appears, it's time to trust in the power of Light. Their large compound eyes can have as many as 30,000 tiny lenses that detect the subtlest of movements and shifting of light.   A reminder that as light shifts so do our perceptions, and they are very accurate and sharp right now. 

Dragonflies also remind us that we are light, and we can shine in very powerful ways if we choose to do so.  Now is the time to express our own inner light.  Life is never as it appears...  Dragonfly is a messenger to help us see through the illusions so we can shine fully in our creative endeavors.

Light! Light! Light!  My "one word" for this year is working overtime.  Thoughts are things and what we focus on we bring into our experience.  Keep on shining bright, expecting the best...and giving thanks for the loving, tireless angels that guide, comfort and protect us. 

Love and peace,

Rae Karen 

(Ref: Animal-Wise, Ted Andrews)

 

Dragonfly Memories: An Angel Message

 What severe contrasts we’ve had in the weather lately.  Sunday  morning  brought high winds pruning the heavy old fronds off the tall palm trees.  Rain poured in so fast the front yard became a rush of swift flowing little gullies. I was thankful for the Holy Spirit, and for knowing that “God is the strength in which I trust.”  In the midst of the storm, God was there, as always…nothing in Truth had or could ever change.   I’ve also found Psalm 91 to be a powerful comfort during these trying times.  “For He shall give his angels charge over you….”

Late Sunday afternoon, the sun broke through the clouds…a grateful sight.  The sweet sandhill family had weathered the storm.   The angels must have tucked the trio under their wings during the high winds. :-D

Then today, while parked by the lake, beneath the bough of an old tree, I saw something else that brought a smile.  A dragonfly out on a limb!

My good friend, Joanna, a writer, often sat at the picnic table by the lake while editing her books.  Her thoughts were clearer in nature.  She had written a book on Passing On shortly before she did so in 2018. Dragonflies were always her special messenger ever since her husband had passed on shortly before I met her in 2011.  Whenever a dragonfly appeared, it was a comfort, as though Jack was sending a love message.  He was still around watching over her.  Joanna had many unusual encounters with these lovely winged ones who would pay her a visit. One showed up in her hotel room while she was in deep mourning shortly after his transition.

So today when I saw this beautiful dragonfly, I immediately thought of my dear friend.  “Hello, Joanna!” I smiled, looking through the camera lens.  With two sets of wings, I recognized it as a damselfly, even more appropriate as a messenger for me.  The damsel appeared to have a hint of turquoise on its head, a favorite color of hers.  To my delight, she rested on a bare branch, soaking up the sun light on high.  Together we looked out at the serenity of the lake on a beautiful day that had a touch of heaven itself with a gentle breeze.

Usually damselflies and dragonflies are busy flitting here and there…but this visitation was special, and I knew it.  When it was time for me to go, she, too, departed…in her iridescent jeweled wings, leaving me lighter.

Back at home, when the photo was uploaded, it might have been just my imagination, but it seemed as though the damsel had turned her head, and was looking right at me. 

I’m so thankful for the gifts that come to assure us that our love ones go on and on…and that there can be no break in the link of eternal Love. 

“Dragonfly reminds you that you are light, and you can shine in powerful ways if you choose to do so.”  --Ted Andrews 

May you find peace and joyful moments today with your Guardian Angel by your side. 

Rae Karen