John Lennon Statue - "Imagine"

 In 2011 while sightseeing in Mount Dora, my husband, Elliot and I came upon a life size statue of John Lennon sitting on a park bench. I was struck by his pose, arms opened wide, embracing the world with a peaceful upward gaze.  

 A closer look revealed that someone had given John a half pair of eye glasses. Zooming in with my camera, I was surprised to see a lizard posing on the sign post, IMAGINE. 

Lizard represents dream time...

The lyrics to John's song made me smile.  "Imagine all the people living life in peace."  

"...You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one."

Love and peaceful blessings,


Rae Karen

Autumn Equinox - Welcome Archangel Michael

                                                     (photo from Wikimedia Commons)

What a wonderful way to begin the Autumn Equinox this morning as I heard the President comment on the beautiful day the Lord has made. In the  sunlight Pope Francis and President Obama stood side by side in a sacred moment of silence.  I could feel a holy hush over the crowd of 15,000 gathered on the White House lawn.    Pope Francis brings the soulful message for us each to become more loving people.   His joyful smiling face radiates a tenderness and love for all people.  The Pope spoke about change, and so change is happening in the celestial realm as well today.

Archangel Michael. the governor of  Autumn, takes the reins from Archangel Uriel who guided us through a fiery purification this summer.  Now is the time of harvest, a time to shed the old to prepare for the new.   It is also a time to plant seeds for next year's harvest.

Archangel Michael is the warrior who helps  us to triumph over our own negativity.  Michael's name translates from the Hebrew as "Look Like God".  Historically he is the protector of both Israel and the Catholic Church.  Also known as the patron saint of police officers, soldiers,  and small children, he watches over pilgrims and strangers.  Archangel Michael also comes to assist each seeker on the spiritual path and is known as Lord of the Way while Christ is known as the Way.  Call on him whenever you are feeling fearful about your life.  He will guide you to fulfill your destiny.

Under Michael's rule, it is a testing time for the soul.  For some, it may be a willingness to give up that which is most cherished or sacred.  The good news is that when we pass our tests, a spiritual compensation awaits us.  And, also during these trials, there is always extra spiritual guidance available.  It is an excellent time to connect through nature.  

Love and joyful blessings,

Rae Karen

The Woodpecker: An Angel Message

    (Woody across the street on 9-18-15)

This morning Elliot and I were surprised by a loud distinct whistle coming from across the street.  We had just stepped out the front door on our way to the lake.  With the zoom, I saw this red-headed beauty topping our neighbor's old lifeless tree.   The "call for a photo op" from this winged one seemed so deliberate that I looked up the symbolism of the woodpecker again.  The red crest reflects a stimulation, an awakening of new mental faculties.  The drumming indicates the power of rhythm and a need to follow our own unique "calling".  When a woodpecker shows up, you now have a solid foundation to move in any direction. 

 
In Angel Messages - The Oracle of the Birds, Claire Nahmad writes:  "Trees especially the fig tree, are emblems of the Goddess, and when the woodpecker comes to you, Divine Mother holds you in her embrace of love and wisdom, and gently soothes and nurtures your soul bringing healing balm to your wounds, whether sustained from life's stony path, or from the process of growth and putting forth."

Thank you, Woody.  If you're reading this now, the message applies to you, too.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.  All is well.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

The Pink Flamingo: An Angel Message

                             (Wikimedia Commons: Photo)


There's something special about pink flamingos that peaks the imagination and brightens the day. Recently I found a stash of large plastic ones at Lowe's. Joyfully they took up residence around the bird bath, adding a lovely shade of pink to the green garden.   

In her book Angel Messages, The Oracle of Birds, Claire Nahmad tells us:

This beautiful exotic bird gains its fairy tale plumage from volcanic lakes and mineral spas which are warm and sulphurous.  It has gleaned an angelic harvest from the hot, explosive points upon the Earth's surface.  When we command the elemental furnaces within us in full consciousness of the directives of the spiritually-luminous soul, we shine with the beauty of the morning, with the poignancy of evening, and with the noon's full strength.  No foul or dismal weather oppresses us, and no storms shake our foundations.  

She goes on to say:  The pink flamingo glows with the colour of the rose, which is an emblem of love both human and divine.

When I took this photo just now, a touch of synchronicity was at play as I noticed the nearby garden plaque:

Happiness

   lives 

 in hearts that

    Love.

Enjoy a loving  day with your Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

Remembering 9-11

    Blue Heron - 9/11/15 Earl Brown Park

"My heart is beating in the peace of God."

Surrounding me is all the life that God created in His Love. It calls to me in

every heartbeat and in every breath; in every action and in every thought.

Peace fills my heart, and floods my body with the purpose of forgiveness."

                        Lesson 267, A Course in Miracles

On the drive to the park this morning, Main Street was lined with American flags.  The lake was still, the birds on land, waiting. Flocks of ibis and ducks ran toward us in hopes of a meal.  They peacefully congregated as we doled out handfuls of dry nuggets.  Satisfied, they walked on and so did we.  Elliot pointed out a beautiful blue heron on the hill, but I couldn't see it at first.  That's because I was looking in the wrong place, on the other side of the lake, thinking he meant "over there", but then I spotted it. Much closer, on our side, at the waters edge.    With the zoom, I captured the heron's  peaceful stance as she patiently waits, intent on the goal.  

May we be as focused on the goal of peace today, recognizing that it is much closer than we think, it is in our every thought and action.  Our prayers go out to all the families who lost loved ones on September 11th. 

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen 

Great White Heron - Angel Message

                              White Egret - 9/9/15 Earl Brown Park


This elegant Great Heron seemed to be posing near the path as Elliot and I began our walk today. Her stance reminded me of Vanna White and the letter "S" on The Wheel of Fortune.  When I got home, I learned that the white heron  bears the promise of purification and fulfillment on a more intense scale.  "The white heron speaks of the dazzling sun-centre of our being, the heart and the shining brow.  It speaks of the Bright Knowledge, and of spiritual achievement and healing beyond time and space."  (Angel Messages, The Oracle of the Birds by Claire Nahmad)

What joy to see how perfect this message follows the swan "pyramid of light" yesterday. 

God speaks to us in nature and the "S" is a timely reminder to stay Spirit-minded.
It's wonderful to watch for what inspiration will unfold each day.  The more we tune-in, the more we will experience the joy of knowing that we are never alone.
Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

Swan - Pyramid of Light: An Angel Message

What a surprise to see a pyramid of light formed by the shadow of this swan's graceful neck as she preened in the sunshine today.    In the dictionary, one definition for pyramid  is to increase rapidly step by step on a broad base. As shown in the photo, it is through the shadow that the foundation of light is seen.   I took this to be an encouraging message that as we go through our dark times, the inner light is already there waiting to shine out.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,

Rae Karen

Cormorant: An Angel Message

Yesterday on my walk, I saw a pool of concentric circles emanating on the clear smooth lake, with no sign around of the source.   It looked like someone had tossed in  a stone creating a widespread rippling effect on the water. Then, up from the depths, emerged a large bird.  A cormorant!  After preening, he opened his expansive wings to air out in the breeze.  Or, maybe--he was showing the other birds how big the fish are in the deep.  "This BIG!"

This fisher bird has sometimes been called an underwater falcon.  I learned, too, that when one appears, it signals a need to dive  deeper for solutions.  Trust in your own methods--you will accomplish things in unique ways unlike others. You will reach your goal, but you must go deep within.

Enjoy your day with the Angels,

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

Tribute to Dr. Wayne Dyer - Free Showing of The Shift

As most of you know,  a beautiful soul passed on last Sunday.  Elliot and I watched Dr. Wayne Dyer's first movie The Shift  last night. A great expose on the ego.   This morning I learned that Hay House has made it available for free viewing on line this week.  If you haven't seen it yet, sit back and enjoy the shift of consciousness that takes place in this enlightening movie. You'll be glad you did.

http://www.trueactivist.com/in-honor-of-wayne-dyer-movie-the-shift-is-free-to-stream-online-this-week/

Love and joyful blessings,

Rae Karen

Swan: Angel Message

As a child, I loved The Ugly Duckling story by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. As the story goes, a small  bird born in a barnyard is badly treated by the others around him until he matures into the most beautiful bird of all, a swan.  An inspiring tale of personal transformation, swan is a symbol of awakening the true beauty and power of the Self.  Not only seeing it in ourselves, but recognizing it in others. 

This morning on our walk what a surprise to see a beautiful white swan gracefully glide through the rippled lake. I've seen cormorant, heron, duck, ibis, but a swan at the park, not ever. They don't like hot weather, but here it was accompanied by another northern bird I'd yet to see in Florida-- a Canadian Goose. 




At home, I learned that when swan appears, it can signal that magical realms are opening up, but you must trust and follow your true Self and your creativity.  New opportunities will be coming your way.  The Canada Goose is a signal to heed the call to the quest. To follow your heart...

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,



Rae Karen

The Healing Power of Gratitude: An Angel Message

Recently I read about a woman who had been critically ill for many years. A  complete healing came  after reading about the power of gratitude.  The patient began writing down everything she had to be grateful for and filled an entire book.  This new mindset of thanksgiving made her well and she  returned home in several weeks.

Our minds cannot entertain two thoughts at the same time, so whenever we are in a state of worry, fear, doubt, or guilt, healing thoughts of goodness and love, God's will for us, are blocked from our experience and we suffer.  Thoughts are things.  Changing them to the positive and true brings a flow of vitalizing energy for renewal.

As we all know, the default in our thinking tends to be on the negative side; so extra vigilance and effort is needed to speak/think/act kindly and lovingly toward ourselves and others. Our thoughts are not neutral, they hold the power to heal or not.  In A Course in Miracles, to heal is to make happy. That is our Father's will for us. Something to be very grateful for...   Along with the renewing of our minds, angelic help is ready to assist. It just takes a little willingness on our part to open our thoughts in gratitude.  In hindsight, even our biggest trials have been a blessing in disguise, giving us more spiritual depth and understanding.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

A Window: Opening to Angels

                                 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

I love the symbolism of this sign posted by the  cheerful window at this Inn.  The angel is blowing a horn, a wake-up call to a new day.   Webster's dictionary defines window as an opening in the wall of a building for admission of light..."   When we invite the angels into our experience, it is like creating  a window in the wall of old stony, concrete thinking.  Sunshine and fresh ideas can pour in, bringing joy and gratitude to our daily schedule.  Going it alone, without any conscious awareness of the angelic realm, is like stumbling in the dark to find a way.  Today the angel message is to open a window and see things in a new light.  Whatever may be going on, the angels are present. They can arouse humanity from the sleep of forgetfulness of our spiritual heritage.  They will  awaken you to your highest calling, your heart's desire, using all of your precious gifts you came to share with the world.

Isn't that a lovely way to wake up each morning...

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen