Bumble Bee: An Angel Message

The angels delivered a message today. When we returned home from the post office, we found a need for a special delivery. We heard the loud buzzing of a large bumble bee fitfully batting its wings against the living room window. His constant quest to break free was thwarted by the window pane, but he was convinced this was the only way out.

With compassion, Elliot grabbed a large envelope and a ruler. We asked the angels to help escort the fuzzy winged one into the envelope. After a little coaxing, the buzzing stopped and the bee seemed to feel a safe presence of love. In less than a minute, Elliot carried the buzzing envelope outside and watched the grateful bumble bee take flight on a beautiful spring day.

Sometimes we too may feel as though we are doing the right thing, but making no progress. In prayer, an Unseen Loving Hand will come when asked and deliver us to great freedom.

  In Animal-Speak, "Bees are long time symbols for accomplishing the impossible. The bee reminds us that no matter how great the dream, there is the promise of fulfillment if we pursue it."

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

The Legend of the Sand Dollar

The Legend of the Sand Dollar

There's a pretty little legend
That I would like to tell
Of the birth and death of Jesus
Found in this lowly shell.

If you examine closely,
You'll see that you will find here
Four nail holes and a fifth one
Made by a Roman's spear.

On one side, the Easter Lily
Its center is the star
That appeared unto the shepherds
And led them from afar.

The Christmas poinsettia
Etched on the other side
Reminds us of His birthday
Our Happy Christmastide.

Now break the center open
And here you will release
The five white doves awaiting
To spread Good Will and Peace.

This simple little symbol,
Christ left for you and me
To help us spread his Gospel
Through all eternity.
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Many years ago when I found this legend, I must admit I was a doubting Thomas. It was tempting to just crack open the beautiful large white sand dollar on our dresser. The one we bought from a gift shop at the oceanfront... but it didn't seem like a good idea to ruin a thing of beauty for curiosity's sake.

Then one day it happened. I accidentally knocked the shell off the dresser while reaching for a white feather sticking out of my Course in Miracles book. Sadly, I picked up the sand dollar. It was chipped across the top like the opening of an envelope. The accident was such a fluke, I wondered if the Holy Spirit was prompting me to look inside.

Were there really five white doves?

Elliot watched as I carefully cracked open the hollow shell. Sure enough, in amazement, I counted five perfectly formed tiny white doves! I took the fragile little doves and put them in my God Box, each one perfectly formed with feather like markings on its tiny wings. God is in the details and His gifts, sometimes hidden, are waiting to be revealed. Inner peace is the goal with Christ regardless of our circumstances.

We thanked the Holy Spirit for setting the doves free, to spread good will and Peace out into the world.

Enjoy your day with the angels and be at peace.


Love and joyful blessings,

Rae Karen

Never Alone

One thing I've learned that helped me and I've used it quite often lately. When I can catch myself as I lean into fear and begin to stress out, if I remember the words of the angels used over and over in the Bible, "Fear not." With that comforting thought, I feel peace knowing that whatever crisis I may be facing, I am not alone. I am always in the presence of God and the Angels. It has worked time and again, especially if I start to worry about a loved one in the throes of a major challenge. May you feel the peace and the loving presence of your Angels today.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

The Best Book is Self

Books are like old friends that come to visit us for awhile, educating, entertaining and enlightening. They never leave us where they find us. Our consciousness is transformed by the experience. 

I found this old fashioned painting at a yard sale, reminding me of my own summer vacations growing up. I looked forward to a trip to the library, returning home with a large stack of books. I hurried to my room to lose myself in a good mystery. I didn't know then that life itself was a mystery, with two entirely different stories playing out in my mind, one the truth and the other fictional.

There is a large sign that speaks volumes that is perfectly posted above the entrance  to the Edgar Cayce library in Virginia Beach.  "The best book is Self," caught my attention. The quote came from Edgar Cayce reading 452-3.  I knew he was not referring to my personal lower self, but to the Christ Self within the Mind of each of us.

The theme continued when Elliot pointed out a book by Katie Byron, Who Would You Be Without Your Story? The title cracked me up because deep down the ego's bottom line is usually, "It's all about me!" In truth, we are spiritual not material, made in the image and likeness of our Creator. While we each have a story, it doesn't define who we really are. Our journey is to uncover the shadow side and dissolve it into the light.

By the way, if you are looking for a wonderful resource site for books on-line, you may want to check out forgottenbooks.org. It has a good number of spiritual books, too, that you may find helpful.

Enjoy your day with the angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

Angel Crossing

Just as faith grows in a garden, so will the seeds planted for angels manifest as proof of God's care.

Several years ago I began to invite the Guardian Angels of every person in my home town to help and guide everyone living here. I also daily welcomed the Guardian in charge of the city of Deland. Knowing the angels need all the help they can get, my welcome served as an invitation to open the door to blessings. There have been many wonderful transformations that had taken place. And to my surprise, it was an angel confirmation when I discovered a new crosswalk yield sign at Stetson University downtown. I couldn't help but laugh at the synchronicity. Angels do walk among us. 

You may want to help your city or town by prayerfully doing the same. You too will be surprised by the changes under foot that can make a difference.   

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,

Rae Karen     

Aspire To Inspire Before You Expire: An Angel Message

                                                                                                                This heavenly license plate crossed my path several years ago: ASPIRE TO 
INSPIRE BEFORE YOU EXPIRE. It was a wonderful reminder to stay on the bright side and to keep looking up, and out, for opportunities to lighten someone's day with a smile, or an unexpected kindness, letting them know they are loved. These little blessings are contagious and help to make the world a better place while we are still here on the road home. The angels abide in an atmosphere of divine love surrounding us, all we have to do is breathe it in. They'll inspire us with celestial thoughts as to how to be an angel for another. Then, don't put it off...now is the time for action.

Enjoy your day with the angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

Happy Birthday George Washington

                                            (Artwork: The Prayer at Valley Forge by Arnold Friberg)

Today we celebrate the birthday of our nation's founding father George Washington. Angels played an important part in helping him to reach his destiny. Although this painting was done of an older Washington praying at Valley Forge, I recall reading an account at an earlier time when it appeared that George Washington's angels took charge over him, protecting him from great harm. 

During the French and Indian War, the 23-year old Washington was assigned by his commanding General to take orders to the officers on the battlefield. In one battle, George's life hung in the balance for two hours. Indian sharpshooters caused 63 of the 86 officers to become casualties.

After the battle, Washington reported that four bullets went through his coat!The Indians had shot two horses out from under him, but he escaped unharmed.

Fifteen years later, the Indian Chief in charge of that battle met Washington. The Chief recounted: Since he saw a power mightier than we was shielding you, you were under special guardianship of the Great Spirit. He called for a cease fire on Washington, the man who is the particular favorite of Heaven and who can never die in battle.

George Washington went on to fulfill his God given destiny as he first President of a new nation. 

God is no respecter of persons.  The angels protect and guide us, too. They are God's messengers that intervene when needed so we can fulfill our life's purpose.

May you feel the guiding hand of your angels leading you today.

Joyful blessings,


Rae Karen


P.S. You may want to read The Bulletproof George Washington by David Barton.

Two Time Harmony: An Angel MessageDouble Harmony Angels

Elliot and I both had a good laugh when we randomly picked the Angel of Harmony.  It did seem like a heads up message. At noon time we had a little dissonance regarding lunch plans. We called on our Angel of Harmony and were soon singing off the same page. 

Harmony is eternal.  When I'm off-key, it's because I'm not thinking what God is thinking.  Usually I'm trying to sing a solo, I Gotta Be Me,  instead of blending in with the I AM chorus. 

Enjoy your day with the angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

The Cosmic Angel of the New Dawn

Angels joyfully herald messages of hope. They may wing their way into your thoughts with a sweet song. For the past several days I have been awakened to the song of a sweet little bird perched on a branch outside our bedroom window. Her inner strength to sing in the dark touched my heart in a way only God would understand.

Faith is hope of things yet unseen. And so it is with a cheerful heart that we may overcome the world and find peace.

"Cosmic Angel of the New Dawn,

draw back the folds of the curtains of maya

so all humankind see the kingdom now

as it always was,and ever shall be,

only increasing in perfection

with every pulse beat."

(Adapted from The Angelic Kingdom, AMTF, Mount Shasta, CA)

Enjoy your day with the angels and sing a new song. The Light of God never fails. REJOICE!

Love and joyful blessings,

Rae Karen

Reflections: An Angel Message

Life is a mirror

peopled by many selves
Wish I could love
those I don't
then I would love myself.
--Marian Gordon

Our relationships are our mirrors. If we want to know how well we're doing in overcoming self, just look at those around us. What are they reflecting to us? One of my favorite sayings from the Edgar Cayce readings is, Stand back and watch self pass by. Become the observer in all that you say and do. Another good quote from the readings, Faults found in others are first reflected within self  Hard to believe, but with a little practice and tuning in, you'll discover it's more true than not, and often ever so subtle. We react because it's an unhealed aspect of ourselves, pushing our buttons. I've found when annoyed, it's best to silently call upon the Holy Spirit or my Angels to help me see the situation with spirit-filled eyes. It really works. I know because I get more peace, eventually. The more obstinate I am about being right in whatever the issue is, the longer the upset stirs and aggravates.

I love this quote from A Course in Miracles.

"In this world you can become a spotless mirror, in which the holiness of your creator shines forth from you to all around you. You can reflect Heaven here."

Get out the Windex!
Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

Fortune Cookie - Angel Message

The angels seemed to play a hand in celebrating the Chinese New Year. After enjoying our carryout dinner I opened my fortune cookie. To my surprise, the message was so perfect:

                          Get into the spirit of the times

Spirit is the key to finding peace during these changing times. Angels are a present help in time of trouble. They encourage us to use our free will and ask for their help. 

The Chinese Year of the rooster brings in enthusiasm, humor and creates an atmosphere to express our creativity.

Enjoy your day with the angels,

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

On - the - Fence: An Angel Message

Peacocks are symbols of Christ. Their feathered eyes are a reminder to keep our focus on the divine. 

Yesterday the angels prompted us to take a drive to see the wild peacocks. This beautiful one perched on the fence with its colorful  plumage facing us seemed to have struck a deliberate pose: On the fence was the message.
In what area are you undecided? To get off the fence is to take an action. When we decide to partner with God and His angels everyone wins.

Enjoy your day with the angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen