Angel of Spontaneity:

                                             

Often our days are so tightly planned there is no room for spontaneity to work its wonder. I keep this seashell out as a reminder to loosen up.  Many years ago, my son wanted me to go to the beach one afternoon. I had plans to finish a project, but I playfully reached for the angel deck on the coffee table.  Fairly new cards, I was surprised by my random choice.  Angel Manakel advised: "Explore the wisdom of the dolphins."

Off we went to answer the call to the sea. The soft ocean breeze and the rhythm of the surf were enlivening as I sat on the beach blanket enjoying the sun. Life was energetic.   Sand crabs shoveled out tunnels for new digs and white seagulls freely soared the blue skies. The dolphins didn't show up that afternoon, but another treasure appeared from out of the sea.  My son found this special shell for me (above) in the water.  

Nature had naturally etched a five-petaled flower on a shell, creating something new and different!    

Five represents expansion having extended beyond the four-sided box into a five-sided pentagon shape.  Freedom from limitations.

The angels encourage us to break out of our shell and try something new and different.  Be spontaneous and live fully.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

Angels on the Road

Ever felt an angel’s breath in the gentle breeze?

 A teardrop in the falling rain? 

Hear a whisper amongst the rustle of leaves? 

Or been kissed by a lone snowflake? 

 Nature is an angel’s favorite hiding place. 

--Carrie Latet

I love this tender quote about angels. Nature is so healing, that's where I feel closest to God. While living on the farm in Virginia, one morning a young woman lost control of her brand new car.  She ended up in the ditch by the long driveway to our cottage.

Thank goodness, she wasn't hurt and there was minimal damage to her car.

I asked her, what happened?

 She wasn't sure. She had stopped at a nearby park to rest, feeling tired. When she started out on the road again, the next thing she knew she was in the ditch. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), she was used to rescuing other people, but this was a first for her. And, on such a familiar road, one she had traveled most of her life.

After the police left, I invited her to sit on the swing bench under the old oak tree and get centered before driving again.

 "It was as though His hand guided me safely into that ditch," she said.

I agreed, it was a heavenly landing. Her angels were watching over her.

Turns out, she had plans to drive out of state that afternoon. A thought came to me that maybe this little mishap was the worse of it. The angels wanted her to postpone her long drive until a more auspicious time.

 "I hadn't thought of it that way," she smiled, feeling better. Just then, a leaf fell from the old oak tree and landed on her lap. She laughed and took it with her as a reminder of God's care.

Sometimes we get sidetracked on purpose. Our angels are keeping us on course, although it may not appear so to the ego, but it is in divine order.

Angelic blessings,


Rae Karen

Angel of Mercy

One definition for the word "mercy" in Webster's dictionary is: "a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion."

After a little soul searching, the angels were helping me to understand that in order to have a heart for those less fortunate, one must first have a heart for what is poor or unhappy inside one's self.   

The gift of mercy is to be as compassionate to yourself as you are to others. Don't be so hard on yourself.  Treat yourself tenderly. When a mistake is made rather than let your hardhearted ego beat you up, simply affirm you'll do better next time, then let it go.  Don't keep hammering away at it. 

Often we treat ourselves mercilessly, but can easily shower compassion on everyone else.  The angels want us to know that when we are so full of God's love, we automatically give from a place of overflowing.  

So the Angel of Mercy helps to silence that ruthless critic lodged in our consciousness. Why not take time out today and create a loving place for yourself in your heart.  God never changed His mind about you.  He loves you. You are His masterpiece.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

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(Art:  Abbott Handerson Thayer, Angel, 1889)

Ladybug Message from the Other Side: An Angel Message

Angels can deliver messages of love in such a perfect tender way that it can be emotionally overwhelming.

That's what happened to me yesterday.

During the  hot summer days, I often look out the den window to see the meditation garden.  Gus, our orange striped tail, tabby likes to nap on the butterfly bench.

Yesterday as I stood at the window, I caught sight of a colorful insect flying towards the window.  I HOPED it was a LADYBUG!  I don't recall ever seeing a ladybug flying in the light! But, quickly I accused myself of wishful thinking.

 Then she landed on the tall wild beauty berry bush near the window.  I looked hard to make sure it was a ladybug.  To my surprise, she seemed to accommodate my wish as she flew onto the window right where I stood.

A ladybug!  I marveled.

Life is beautiful in every moment.

Ladybugs are my special sign that my dear mother is still with me. The timing of her message seemed so deliberate that I shed a few joyful tears.   First, at being able to see the beauty of such a tiny winged messenger in flight; and, second, the joy that life is eternal.

Enjoy your day!  Thanks, Angels for all you do to guide, comfort and bless each of us.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

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The Armadillo Visit: An Angel Message

It's fun to see what angels messages may show up from nature. What a surprise to find this guy by our front door this morning. His visit seemed so deliberate that I did a little research.   Armadillo is a Spanish word that means "little armored one" and refers to the bony plates of protection that cover the back, head, legs, and tail of this animal.

 When one appears, it can indicate a need to set up healthy boundaries for yourself and others.  You don't have to isolate and curl up in your protective shell.   Speak what's true for you.  Ask yourself  when it is beneficial to be unyielding? When would being more flexible best serve you and others?  Then follow your inner truth.

 It's wonderful to have empathy but we need to maintain a balance when helping others.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen   

Physics of the Quest: An Angel Message

   

You have probably heard about the physics of the "quest."  How everyone that crosses our path is part of our own puzzle, whether we realize it or not.  Some are less obvious as they show up in a variety of uniforms:  contractors, service reps, lawn maintenance, housekeeping, etc. The angels have taught me over the years to be vigilant and open to these routine messengers. 

For instance, many years ago, our landlord called to set up an appointment. A pest control service annual inspection of our rental was due.  When I heard the company name, I knew something more was up.  The Alpha-Omega Pest Service.  

God said in the Bible, "I am the ALPHA and the OMEGA, the beginning and the end. 

On these rare visits, I try to remember to silently ask the angels to be with us.  I also call on the Holy Spirit and ask for a holy relationship with the person. He raises the communication to a higher level.

There was some irony on the day of our inspection as I listened to the pest control serviceman share a story about his own "pestilence" in the past. And how forgiveness was the answer.   A man he knew quite well had suddenly become hurtful, saying mean things about him to others.  Rather than worry, he tried to ignore it. But as time went on, he found a heaviness within, a bitterness and resentment as he began to entertain hateful thoughts about his accuser.  Not liking who he was becoming, he earnestly prayed to God for help in forgiving this man, as well as himself.   

A short time later he had a powerfully beautiful dream. Glorious angels of golden light were cheering him on for choosing to forgive.  The vision was so real he was almost moved to tears by just how close the angels are to each of us, and how great their love is for all humanity. Their jubilant celebration reminded him of Jesus' words:  "Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." (Luke 15:10) 

 Something happened a short time later, out of the blue one day, he had an apology from his friend for such hateful behavior.   The power of forgiveness is real. 

Forgiveness is hard to do on our own at times, but if we ask for God's help, our pestilence will be cleared away and we will rejoice in the Truth.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Joyful blessings,

Rae Karen

The Angel of the North: An Angel Message

(Photo: Angel of the North Through the Trees)

The impressive Angel of the North, (above) stands on a hill in Gateshead, England overlooking the traffic on AI.  This 66-foot tall, 200-ton steel angel has a 177 ft. wingspan, bigger than a Boeing 757! It is the largest statue in Britain, and perhaps, the world.  One of the most viewed art forms in the world, it is seen by more than one person every second, 90,000 every day or 33 million each year.  

During the night of February 14, 1998, The Angel of the North, was delivered in 25m sections by police escort.  Traveling at 10 mph, at dawn the body of the Angel was lifted into position in its new home on the hill.  Valentine's Day.

Why an angel?

"I want to make something we can live with

and that becomes a reservoir for feelings--

feelings that perhaps we hadn't known

until this thing was there, or feelings

that couldn't arise until it was."

                        --Anthony Gormley

                           Designer, Angel of the North

When surfing the web, I couldn't tell how massive the Angel of the North was in stature.  But what a bold reminder.   I LOVE it!  An opened winged angel on a hill watching over our comings and goings on life's highway.  The size, like a metaphor, made me wonder, if our own belief in the reality of angels would take physical form, and grow bigger and bigger each day as we slowly embraced the truth, what would happen?  This solid conviction of their Presence would eventually leave no room for doubt and fear. Then Angel thoughts could take flight, and span our waking hours with higher inspirations of peace, love, and joy.  

Enjoy your day with the Angels, and remember them often.

Love and joyful blessings,

Rae Karen



The Upward Climb: An Angel Message

(Mt. Everest, 1921)


When we commit to making the ascent to "higher ground", how reassuring to know that we do not  journey upward alone.  It takes great courage to let go of all the familiar comforts and in faith take one step at a time toward the lofty summit.

Recently I learned about a famous climber who made a rare claim. He was aided by an angel while mountain climbing.  In the 1930's, Francis Sydney Smythe climbed Mt. Everest.  Pressing on toward that treacherous goal, he made an important  discovery.  An invisible presence was by his side, making him feel safe.  This "friendly presence" was so real that one day Smythe shared his ration of chocolate with it!  "In its company I could not feel lonely, neither could I come to any harm.  It was always there to sustain me on my solitary climb."

Our guardian angels are always by our side, too.  We each have "mountains" to climb in our life.  Obstacles that appear insurmountable when faced alone, but with God and His angels all things are possible.  Progress comes daily in little upward steps that lead beyond our poor limitations and toward beautiful new vistas as we push on toward the high calling in Christ.

Angels are real--they comfort, guide, and protect; all we need is a little willingness to believe and share our best along the way. Thank you, God, for the gift of your Angels.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

The Path Less Traveled: An Angel Message

A favorite well-known poem, The Road Less Traveled, by Robert Frost, is a keeper.  Many years ago while on government business in New Hampshire, I had an opportunity to visit the farm house of this gifted poet.  I returned home with a better understanding of him as well as a book of his poetry.

Many years later, when Elliot and I were making our first pilgrimage to Florida for the winter, there was a little reminder that popped up in a most unlikely way.  At the hotel, we had checked in and gotten the key.  When the hotel elevator door shut,  and an angel message appeared on our way "up".  I chuckled at the timing.  This sweet poster of  two winged human cherubs were a reminder to keep on walking towards the light.   The "Path Less Traveled" is not always the easiest way to go, the ego must be shed,  but the journey brings everlasting rewards as we become like little children trusting in God to guide the way.

I'm so thankful for the angels and all they do to help us travel light.  They encourage us to embrace the joy and miracles that surround us.  Walk in the Light, holding your sister's (brother's) hand and be in gratitude for everything! And most of all remember, it's not always about you.

Wishing you a joy-filled day with your Angels.



Rae Karen

Wonderful Things Are Happening!

Several years ago, I came across the following testimony by a devout Christian Scientist who had practiced a truth and had gotten amazing results. The Angel of Enthusiasm must have guided me to that article because it was what I needed at the time:

"One night following a Wednesday evening meeting, a friend of mine made a statement to a friend of hers.  She said with great positiveness and conviction in her voice, "Don't be concerned about anything--wonderful things are taking place.  She was so emphatic in making her statement that another lady overheard it. 

On the way home she started to think about this positive, joyous approach.  She realized that this positive, joyous attitude had certainly not been the attitude that she had been entertaining.  She had been very much concerned for many reasons--an incurable disease which had been growing steadily worse, a business which had failed, and her son was in the danger zone in Korea.  She asked herself, "How can I say I am unconcerned?"

The answer came just as if God were speaking to her.  "Because God is all there is, there is absolutely nothing to be concerned about." 

The she asked herself, "How can I rejoice and say that wonderful things are taking place?"

The answer came, "Because God is all there is, and He is expressing Himself, the results have to be wonderful." 

..."The statement, "I am not concerned about anything--wonderful things are taking place" is not a formula, nor is it a Pollyanna attitude on seeing only the good in spite of the bad.  The statement, "I am not concerned about anything," is based upon the most important of all metaphysical laws. The law that God is ALL.  It is because of the allness of God that there is absolutely nothing to be concerned about. 

That night on the way home she determined that no matter what came up in her body, or in her affairs, she was going to refuse to be concerned.  And instead, she was going to rejoice consistently that wonderful things were taking place.  She realized that the basis for such a positive joyous approach was scientific because she was truly convinced that God is ALL, and that God is really expressing Himself.

She stood steadfast in her practice of this scientific, positive, joyous attitude.  As a result she was very quickly healed and her business was restored to a place far beyond what it had ever been before."

(If you want to hear the entire amazing testimony, watch Wonderful Things Are Happening by Dorothy Rieke http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQKRgUEt6N0)

Many people benefited from this statement, Wonderful things are happening.  I decided to try it myself.   There was a deep sense of peace as I repeated it often throughout the day.  I could relax and let God be in control.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.  And remember the Truth, Wonderful things are happening.  And they are.

Love and joyful blessings,



Rae Karen

The Powerful Protection of Psalm 91

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to guide and protect thee in all thy ways.

 Psalm 91:11

Over the years this powerful Psalm has been a great source of comfort and peace to me.  It is an insurance plan of protection if you abide in the Secret Place of the Most High (state of  divine consciousness.)

For years my husband, Elliot, and I would read Psalm 91 out loud from the Bible at the close of the Sabbath.  Mom had participated during our frequent visits and asked me if I had memorized it yet.

Her question made me realize precious time wasted that could be put to good use.  I had read many testimonies of the savings grace of Psalm 91. So I copied the verses on an index card and carried it in my purse. Whenever I had a free moment in the day, waiting in line at the post office or sitting in the car at the bank, I would study those powerful words.

It didn't come easy, but over the months, as I began to slowly build verse upon verse, committing it to memory, reciting it over and over again, something amazing began to happen as I closed my eyes and repeated the words out loud.  I could actually feel an inner presence begin to stir within my soul.  The verses had a life force, a holy presence that was permeating my being.  I had heard people say there is power in The Word, now I understood what that meant.

Shortly after memorizing the entire Psalm, my faith was put to the test.  To my amazement, there was a peace, an acceptance rather than an adverse reaction to a big challenge like in the past. The change was so palpable that my ego wondered, what was wrong with me?!  Then, I realized, over the months,  the power of Psalm 91 had been released within me. Rather than running on fear, I was now abiding in the Secret Place of the Most High, angels were watching over me. To my delight, soon the problem faded away as quickly as it had come.

Another resource had helped me, too.  A complimentary five-week email course on the web, Release the Power of Psalm 91.Study Link  Each week I had a lesson in the mail to study. The third week, was a biggie.  We were asked to step out in faith and partner with God.  To do something we felt God was asking us to do, but we were too afraid. For years, I had felt a nudge to do angel lectures, but a dreadful fear of public speaking held me back.

With the power of Psalm 91, I realized I would not be alone.  So I took a step to become a volunteer lecturer at the Association for Research & Enlightenment down the street. Encouragement came in a surprising way a week before my maiden lecture.  A little angel statue with the words ANGELS BELIEVE IN YOU crossed my path at a shop.  There was a light touch of humor as that phrase was completely new to me.  I BELIEVE IN ANGELS I knew.  It was rubber stamped on all my outgoing mail. But  the thought angels actually believe in me was radical!  In that instant, I knew the angels were cheering me on, that I could do it!

And I did.  I bought that little statue and put it on the podium, facing me as I began my journey spreading the good word about angels in our presence.  Another angel touch came when my husband found a little white feather on the floor as he was arranging the chairs in the auditorium.

So, my friends, if you have a calling, don't let fear limit you, release the Power of Psalm 91 and watch what happens with the Angels by your side.

Love and joyful blessings,



Rae Karen

A Shout for Joy: An Angel Message

Where others see but the dawn

coming over the hill,

I see the soul of God

shouting for joy.

            --William Blake

 Sometimes a Bible verse or angel inspiration comes our way as a spiritual vitamin to fortify us for an upcoming incident.  The Angel of Laughter blog yesterday morning was just the medicine I would need later in the day.  My sweet husband has been religiously administering a daily regime of various eye drops at various times as I recover nicely from eye surgery. 

Yesterday there was a slip up, and I got a potent drop at noon that was scheduled for late that evening!  When he quickly discovered the error, an alarm started to go off in my head...but then I caught sight of the word LAUGH memento on the coffee table.  

 I knew it was meant for me to relax and look for the humor. To laugh at the mad idea that a little eye drop could have so much power over me.  Any unseen fear was neutralized with the help of the Angels.  A quick call to the doc and it turned out to be no big deal, but oh how the ego loves drama!

I know many of you have been going through challenges this year.  Here's a Bible verse I copied down yesterday while surfing the net for passages on joy.

Consider it all joy, my brothers 

when you encounter various trials,

for you know that the testing of 

your faith produces perseverance.

And let perseverance be perfect,

so that you may be perfect and

complete, lacking nothing.

        James 1:2

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,

Rae Karen