Angels--God's Thoughts

I want to share one of my favorite descriptions of angels with you today. Imagine how wonderful it could be if we lived Life with this thought ever present in mind.

"When angels visit us, we do not hear the rustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch of the breast of a dove; but we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts. Oh, may you feel this touch,-it is not the clasping of the hands nor a loved person present; it is more than this: it is a spiritual idea that lights your path!

The Psalmist saith: "He shall give His angels charge over thee." God gives you His spiritual ideas, and in turn, they give you daily supplies. Never ask for tomorrow: it is enough that divine Love is an ever present help; and if you wait, never doubting, you will have all you need every moment.

What a glorious inheritance is given to us through the understanding of omnipresent Love! More we cannot ask: more we do not want: more we cannot have. This sweet assurance is the "Peace, be still" to all human fears, to suffering of every sort."
(Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science)

May our understanding of the magnitude of God's Love increase today.

Many blessings,


Karen

On Becoming Anew: An Angel Message

(Photo by Karen)

I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't go back to sleep. In my mind I kept hearing, "Behold, I will do a new thing now. I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." I recognized the Bible verse from Isaiah in my weekly lesson.

Hearing those affirming words, I become energized as I began to really take hold of and own God's promise. I was reminded that "with God all things are possible." As I laid in bed, in the dark, I could see the outline of the old camphor tree outside. I felt such a sense of promise and fullness, soon I fell back to sleep.

In the light of a new day, as I write, I can see more plainly that this sacred tree is an example of how God works, in time. What a radical change in identity... from a tiny hard seed laying in the darkness, it has grown into a towering citadel offering food and shelter to the birds and squirrels.

The birthing process seems strange, but is essential to becoming all that God intended us to be. Pushing upward toward the Light, we expand anchoring our roots deep into the earth while exploring a brand new world in higher consciousness. It truly is exciting to be alive in Christ. To be open to the infinite possibilities and ready to flow in a totally different and exciting paradigm. To make rivers in the desert or a path in the wilderness, are major transformations. Where there seemed to be no way, one will appear. We only need to trust and let go, knowing that we are in the company of God's loving angels. With the Holy Spirit, we cannot help but succeed.

This morning I watched a flock (over 30 red breasted robins) feeding on the many black berries from the camphor tree. I wondered what the robins symbolized. There were so many.

 In Angel Messages, The Oracles of the Birds, I learned, "The joyful notes of the robin's song signify confiding trust, triumph, and happiness in love, and when it comes to you, as well as these things it brings a merciful burying and laying-to-rest of old problems, old conflicts, old issues, and old selves which need to be declared dead and buried. That your life path is clear for forward movement; the red breasted robin offers itself as a guide, bearing before you a light from the angels to quicken the speed of your journeying soul."

Many blessings to you as you become more than you know.

Rae Karen

As Birds Flying...

A coughing spell caused me to leave church early not to disrupt the Sunday service. I went out to the car and sat by an old tree in the parking lot. Elliot was in church and so I was content to be in the stillness processing my seeming condition. If I am made in the image and likeness of God, then why I am not completely well? Obviously there was more inner work to do.

I closed my eyes to pray in gratitude that I was still as God created me no matter what my mortal mind was telling me. Afterwards, I looked up at the side of the church. My attention was drawn to an open window on the second floor.

How strange that I had never noticed it before. Even more strange, I thought an owl was perched on the windowsill.

An owl? I looked again. Although it was not real, fake feathers ruffled in the breeze to ward off unwanted visitors.

I smiled... owl represents wisdom. It seemed like a reminder for me to be more vigilant for my own negative thoughts that trespass into my mind. The idea was to keep a higher watch for Truth, to think God's thoughts and not my own.

Elliot soon came out to check on me. We sat in the car and he read the first page of our weekly Bible lesson. Suddenly a flock of white birds appeared, flying in formation above the church. Doves circled the church twice against a blue sky. If only I had my camera, but the memory was a sacred one. I could feel the presence of God's Love in that moment.

To my delight, birds continued to be angelic messengers for me. On Monday when I stopped by the Christian Science Reading Room to get my monthly Bible lesson, for some reason I found myself sitting on the floor going through an old box of pamphlets. I laughed when I came across one entitled, "As birds flying," an article published in a Christian Science Journal in the 50's. I was thankful for being guided.

Curious, I looked inside.

"Through Christian Science a spiritual realm of ideas is revealed when thought soars joyous, fearless, and free, expressing or reflecting the dominion, the power, and the presence of divine Love, or Principle.

Mark Baker Eddy wrote in her textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures", under the subheading "Soaring aspirations" (pp. 511,512) "The fowls which fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven, correspond to aspirations soaring beyond and above corporeality to the understanding of the incorporeal and divine principle, Love."

The next day I received another surprise in the mail. My friend Debra gifted me with a beautiful handmade porcelain dove necklace and earrings she had bought on a trip to Nova Scotia. The emblem reminded her of the Holy Spirit. I got goosebumps reading the craftsman's card on birds:

"Birds play a prominent role in Celtic legend. As symbols of freedom and transcendence, they represent the human soul in flight, liberated from earthly ties, able to soar in spiritual communication with the heavens. Returning to earth, they bring messages of prophecy and guidance, aiding mortals on their spiritual and earthly sojourns. As spirits of the air, they provide a link between the soul and the spiritual forces of heaven."

I love the birds. If you would like to explore more on their symbolism, you may want to read Angel Messages, The Oracles of the Birds by Claire Nahmad.

Enjoy your day with the Angels and let your thoughts soar above materiality into that celestial realm of divine Love.

Blessings,

Karen

Angel of Harmony

My good friend Debra gifted me with an angel coin several years ago. I tucked the Angel of Harmony into my wallet and soon forgot all about it. I love music but I'm not much of a singer. Harmony meant singing on key and since I had to lip synch in the 3rd grade chorus to blend in... harmony seemed like an unattainable goal for me.

Then recently I found the harmony angel coin buried at the bottom of my change purse. I saw harmony with fresh eyes because I'd been working with the idea of harmony and how all things work together harmoniously. Now instead of thinking about harmony just in relation to music, I realized I'd come to a whole new appreciation for how it can improve my everyday actions. By trying to stop and think before speaking or acting, I silently ask, Is this staying in harmony? Or am I being disruptive? I find that I have more peace by not reacting to every little nuisance.

After all, the law of harmony is in effect with the planets, the sun, the moon. Harmony relates to everything being in its proper right place at the right time.
The Angel of Harmony can teach the art of living harmoniously with yourself. If you are in tune with yourself, you can create harmony around you. You let each part of you have its own sound, so that everything is in agreement. By staying harmonious, we can stay attuned to the angelic messages that inspire us and clear the way for brighter days.

Blessings,

Karen

To Everything There is a Season

I love flea markets and second hand shops because the Angels can get creative, guiding me to unusual treasures. My heart leapt when I found this plaque recently at an antique store called Somewhere in Time. I chuckled, what better place to find this particular Bible quote: "To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven." (Ecc. 311)

It's so helpful to remember that seasons come and go. Things do not remain the same. There is a rhythm and a purpose for each. Sometimes it may feel like a troubling situation will never change, but of course deep down I know that I'm the one who needs changing.

Recently I learned about God's Law of Adjustment. When we accept and can understand and declare that the law of God is present and is in operation, we bring into power and action of God. This can be applied to any discordant belief in which we are confronted. By saying, God's law is present and in operation, we have done all that is necessary to dissolve any manifestation of error, or wrong thinking. We have surrendered the problem to a higher Authority.

I am learning that the Law of Adjustment is the universal law of Love, which brings blessings to all. It doesn't take from one and give to the other. It does not withhold under any circumstances but is ready and waiting to operate in our lives as soon as we make the invitation and set our own human will aside. (That's the hard part.)

When we can surrender, a comforting sense of peace and joy follows because we are allowing God to control all the events for us through His Law of Adjustment. By giving up our frightened sense of things and letting the divine Mind take charge, then we can see how "all things work together for good to them that love God."

All discord comes from our ego mind, whether it takes the form of sickness, guilt, annoyance, fear or trouble of any kind. When we give up our personal perception even when we believe we are right, we find the law of God is ready...and active in making the right adjustments of everything involved.

So the angels today are whispering, Relax and Let God. Now that is truly burden-free living.

Many blessings,

Karen

Love...a Journey

Angel messages pop up when we need them most. While shopping downtown I saw this message in a storefront window, Love: A Journey that has no end. A gentle reminder about what's really important. No matter what's going on in life, Love is what our sojourn is all about. Are we doing a love walk, seeing only good for good is there? Or are we so busy judging that we are blinded to the underpinnings of Love's wings enfolding every action? When I downloaded this picture, I had to smile at the light reflecting off the mirror. In truth, we can only reflect God's perfection as we are His spiritual children made in His image and likeness.

Admittedly some days I do better than others, but the test is to try to come up higher. Today may you be filled with the Holy Spirit and move and breathe in an atmosphere of God's Love.

Many blessings,

Karen

Angel Message on License Plate 111

Angel messages sometimes come to me on license plates.  For instance, while on a ride to Daytona Beach, HI-111 was the car ahead of me on the International Speedway.

Healing with the Angels by Doreen Virtue reads: 111 is a message to monitor your thoughts carefully, and to be sure to only think about what you want, not what you don't want.  "This sequence is a sign that there is a gate of opportunity opening up and your thoughts are manifesting into form at record speeds."

Funny that it would appear on the International Speedway, but that's the humor of angels.

Enjoy your day with the Angels and watch your thoughts as if on radar.

Blessings,

Rae Karen

Runaway Dog

What could be causing a traffic jam on our street? Elliot and I wondered from the front porch. It was most unusual and the cause became apparent as a little brown dachshund dodged cars and ran into the woods across the street. A beautiful young blonde driving a shiny black sports car tried to take command of her charge. Giving up, she made a u-turn, stopping to talk to a neighbor tinkering on his car across the street. Then she drove away.

I waited in the yard watching the woods, asking the angels for help. Soon the little robust dachshund dashed back into the street and totally ignored me as I clapped trying to corral him into our fenced yard until the owner returned.

In despair, Elliot and I watched him race down the middle of the street, causing a stir in traffic. Cars braking, left and right. It was hard to watch. Then I asked for God's creations to work together in perfect harmonious action. His little short legs had speedily carried him down the road. He was like a brown speck, blocks away. Again, we asked that the angels watch over him and deliver him safely.

We thought we'd surrendered the situation, but something had us stay with his plight. Elliot decided to rig up a leash. We'd go out to look for him in the car. Suddenly a blue SUV pulled up in front. A woman joyously shouted, "We've got your dog!"

The door opened and a young red haired boy was holding the shaking little puppy in his arms.

I was so surprised how quickly he was delivered! This was truly an angel assignment. When I explained what happened, saying I hoped the owner would be back, mother and son smiled and drove away, leaving this little feisty bundle of quivering love in my arms.

The hard part was over. It was just a matter of time before the owner would come back. I stood in the front yard holding him, waiting and watching the cars go by.

But the minutes got longer and it was getting cool, so I put him in the sun porch and returned to the street to wait alone for her.

Then I got another one of those angel messages. Go introduce myself to the neighbor whom the dog's owner had spoken to. Maybe he could help?

I was glad that I did. Manny told me she had gone to pick up her husband in Orlando and would return in a couple of hours. She asked him to keep the dog if he showed up and she would be back later, offering to pay him to sit for the dog, but he said no problem.

Manny was friendly and came over to meet our runaway, Indy. I had nicknamed him for two reasons. The high speed in which he raced, expertly dodging oncoming traffic. And also for Indiana Jones (Indy) because of his adventuresome nature, jumping out of a car, etc.

My son, David, took one look at the situation. "She's not coming back. You're going to have a house guest tonight."

Our cat, Angel, gave me a look, like You've got to be kidding. Her friendly hiss and his bounding spirit were no match. I thought my son was just being negative. How could anyone abandon this precious little canine? I thought as I watched him sleeping soundly swaddled in a soft purple blanket on the wicker loveseat beside me. So trusting and innocent. My heart was melting. Around 9:30 I knew she was a no-show, now over two hours late. A quick trip to the store for a leash and collar and dog food from our neighbor had us ready for the night.

As it turned out Indy slept in David's room and Angel cat slept on our bed. The house was quiet and peaceful as I claimed again all God's creations being harmonious.

The next morning I had to do some soul searching. This little fellow was just like my childhood dog, Waldo. I knew I couldn't keep him. It wasn't fair to our cat who wasn't exactly behaving like an angel to our guest. Sadly, we took down our note on the neighbor's door. The young woman for whatever reason did not come back for her pet.

What to do next?

Then I remembered a cute little house called The Ark, a sanctuary for furry friends that I often noticed while driving down Woodland Blvd. I was nudged to call them and to take Indy there. When we walked in the door, a loving woman greeted us, so excited that she had the perfect home for him. Just the day before a woman came in looking to adopt a sausage dog. She was a day early. "He is so cute," the Ark helper smiled, holding Indy in her arms. "And I still have her phone number."

What's his name? she asked me.

"Indy" I said, explaining why.

"That's a great name," she grinned.

After a tearful goodbye, I got to thinking about all the events that led up to his rescue. It was all about divine timing and teamwork. Indy had made it safely to the Ark. The symbolism was perfect. Divinity is always ready. Semper paratus. We only need to do our part: Love Mother/Father God and love one another.

Many blessings,

Karen

Start the New Year Off with a Garden Angel

Vibrant Impressionist George Bleich, famous artist of Beyond Moongate, is starting off the New Year with the help of Angel friends. He is offering a small affordable garden angel painting for $99 in memory of his dear Mom who passed away at age 99. She would like to share her love of the Angels and Mary and Jesus and you will find them in the sky of these paintings.

These paintings will be done primarily on commission and you may choose the flower of your choice. George will even paint your garden or a portion of it if you send him a photo.

His beautiful paintings radiate peace and harmony. Presidents Ford and Reagan both enjoyed his inspirational artwork. Not only is George a brilliant artist, he is a wonderful humanitarian who truly walks the Christ walk.

To watch a video on his garden angels, go to www.bleich4art.com

Many blessings,

Karen

Just Do It: An Angel Message

Yesterday at Blue Springs, these two young adventurers gave me permission to take their picture. The yellow tee shirt, Just Do It, caught my eye as they both demonstrated balance is the key to success in whatever we do,so take it slow and easy.  I thanked the angels for the message

Joyful blessings,

Rae Karen

Wing Fan!

One of the many ways angels influence our lives are by delivering inspirational thoughts from God to our human consciousness. These messengers can lift thought above the material sense of things to the spiritual. To the degree that we can open our mental doors to greet these heavenly visitors, they will orchestrate our day so we can move in the harmony of joy, peace, and love. There is nothing to figure out, only to open up to the flow.

No task is too small to be governed by God. These Angel thoughts are precious and come when we are quiet and listening. No idea of God has to rush about to accomplish its purpose. A spiritual idea never has too much to do. We can choose to maintain an awareness of God's presence and power and let His Angels govern every act of our lives, in His own way.

A good way to begin listening is early in the morning...before our ego fills our mind with its incessant demands on the day. Listen instead to hear God's angel thoughts, whispering: "This day belongs to God. It is the natural unfolding of His plan and purpose. I am always at the right place at the right time with the right people."

It works if we stay in the "present awareness". For instance last Monday, Elliot and I followed a rhythm without making plans. Our first stop that afternoon was at the Buttercup Bakery where we enjoyed fresh apple cake in the sunshine. Afterwards we drove to a park to watch the birds. Getting out of the car, we were surprised by music coming from a nearby building. Through the window we saw an orchestra with people dancing...in the middle of the afternoon! Someone beckoned us to step inside. We opened the door... and felt all their joy pouring out.

Soon I heard another angel message. Go check out a nearby retirement community for Mom in case she wants to moves to Florida.

I wasn't sure anyone would be there to help us. It was late in the day. Did we need an appointment? But the flow was on. When we arrived, the marketing rep was available. The facility was great but I hesitated to make a deposit on the last vacant corner apartment. The one shown was adorable, but taken. Later at home, I called Mom to see if she wanted me to go back and look at the other one that was still available.

That night, I asked the Holy Spirit for a sign. Was this was the right place for Mom? She had agreed to put down the money to hold it. When I called the Marketing Rep, she didn't return my call that evening or the next morning. I began to think that was the sign. A no go?

Then she called at noon and we made plans for a tour. We all did a double take when we saw the number on the door. It was the same as her current apartment in Virginia!

Elliot laughed and called out, "Mary, you're home."

I got goosebumps... an eight story building... and her three digit apartment number the same. We learned that corner apartments are hard to come by and go very fast. I was so thankful we'd followed the angel messages. Now it's up to Mom... but she has options when she comes for a visit next month.

The angels are always whispering...but are we listening...so often we make up excuses as to why we can't follow the guidance. "Not today...maybe tomorrow...we'll see how it goes." But when we are obedient, the results are usually pretty amazing. Not only do we get blessings, but often are placed in a position to help others.

So why not be an Angel fan...and remember...theses heavenly messengers are always on your team.

Joyful blessings,

Karen

2012--A New Beginning

A new chapter in life opened up and Elliot and I moved to Florida the beginning of December. Divine timing would bring us here as I begin a 1 personal year in a brand new 9-year cycle. The energy of the 1 is all about planting seeds and so I'm saving the orange seeds from the delicious oranges in our backyard. When looking at the tiny hard seed it is nearly impossible to imagine what promise it holds. Not only of one juicy sweet orange, but a whole tree; and within each fruit is the potential for an entire orchard.

The scent of orange blossoms is heavenly. A reminder of the divine fragrance permeating our lives. I can see more and more that God's infinite Love is teeming in an atmosphere of celestial love around me. By keeping my receptivity tuned into this eternal bounty, the more I will experience it in everyday life. It comes when stilling my ego chatter and pausing to appreciate the beauty of the moment, like watching the sunlight filtering through the trees, or noticing an aloe vera plant in bloom, or a baby squirrel scurrying up the old camphor tree. These "now" moments are when I often get what I like to call "angel messages". Ideas from God. A sudden inspiration may come that brings a solution to a problem, or the need to reach out and be the answer to someone's prayer.

It's not a new concept, but I'd like to begin the New Year by remembering as best I can that time nor space nor distance can ever separate me from the Love of God. This Love is all encompassing and can be likened to a radio. The music is always on, broadcasting over the air waves even when my radio is off. So free will determines how well I stay attuned.

I'm beginning to realize that God is truly only Love and what stems the outpouring of this Loving Presence are my own negative thoughts. If I'm harboring resentment towards someone or a situation, I cannot fully experience this divine flow. I recently read that most of us only embrace about one percent of God's Love. This year my goal is to try harder to stay focused on that atmosphere of Divine Love.

Wishing you a most joyous and blessed year with your angels.

Blessings,

Karen