A Stroll Down Clara: An Angel Message

                             (Sandhill crane stepping out on Clara 1-18-16)

For the first time, I returned from the lake without taking one photo.  So imagine my surprise later that afternoon to find this big bird strolling by the house.  One of my favorites, a sandhill crane, I ran for my camera.  What was mine had come to me, I didn't need to go out looking for it.  

The red coloring on their head indicate we are awakening to higher intuition and guardianship. Sandhill cranes were showing up over the weekend.  The Sandhill Golf Course restaurant had reopened after a long hiatus. Then at a friend's lake, a pair of those stately birds made an appearance, too far away for a good photo, but I had another chance coming right by my door.  

Just in case I missed the Sunday message, early Monday morning, I heard their loud whooping call echoing through the neighborhood.  I stood on the patio in the cold morning sunshine and listened to their celebratory song.  "It is time to participate in the dance of life."  

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

Ibis and A New Page: An Angel Message

(Ibis landing at the park 1-16-16)


The Ibis, a symbol for the first letter in the ancient Egyptian alphabet, has a strong association with the written word.  

Yesterday the park was overflowing with these beautiful winged ones. Communication was in the air.  Later while enlarging the photos, I could see this ibis coming in for a landing. Although her wings had been tattered from past storms,  she had made it!  

Landing feet first in the cool refreshing lake, her appearance (a writing symbol) brought to mind the Book of Life.  Each day a new leaf awaits our every thought and action. We get to color it however we choose. My ibis friend shown here seemed to teach a lesson: Why not make a joyful splash into the new by being fully present in each moment on the precious page.  

"The past is over and all that is left is a blessing."
      --A Course in Miracles

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

Cormorants and A Wood Stork: An Angel Message

More than 18 cormorants were hanging out on a bright yellow floater at the lake today.  Usually only one or two are seen, so I wondered about the significance of their appearance.  The beautiful trumpet swan has moved on after spending seven months at the lake.  With her departure, the park lost its heart.  So maybe this large turnout was indicating have faith more activity is going on, it's just happening below the surface. 

 I looked up the symbolism of the cormorant: "A need to dive deeper to get to solutions.  Trust in your own methods.  You will accomplish tings now in unique ways others cannot."*

It was funny because they were out of the water.  I was so intent on taking a pic of this unusual flock, I almost missed this comical sight off to my right. 

The wood stork was either airing out her wings or showing off the size of her latest catch.  Either way, stork is the bringer of new life and a wonderful omen for the new year.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen






(*Animal-Speak Pocket Guide by Ted Andrews)

A Young Hawk on a Fence: An Angel Message

                              Young Hawk on a fence on Stone Street 1-9-16)


Lately Elliot has an uncanny ability to notice unusual birds as we go about our business.   On Saturday while driving down Stone Street, he spotted this young hawk far off in the distance.  With no traffic, he could easily back up so I could take a photo.  Hawk has been a special messenger for me for many years. 

His appearance seemed deliberate as he was not airborne but perched on a fence.  My camera lens bounced as I tried to zoom in, asking the angels for help.  When I finally located him, he had his feathery back to me.  I'm familiar with a hawk's call, but this was the first time one responded to my whistle. Curious, he turned to see me.  

Whenever a  particular animal crosses our path, it helps to notice the behavior. This  young hawk was "on the fence" waiting patiently, indicating a time to be vigilant for opportunities that will present themselves "on the ground". Hawks are universally recognized as guardians and messengers.  The appearance of hawk heralds a time of greater strength and vision which will help in our present endeavors.

In Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews writes:  "The sky is the realm of the hawk.  Through its flight it communicates with humans and with great creator spirit.  It awakens our vision and inspires us to a creative life purpose."

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

     

A Wild Turkey: Angel Message

Yesterday on our way home, an alternate route took us through a wooded neighborhood.  This beautiful tom turkey caught our attention.  Out for a stroll, he shied away from the camera. I zoomed in not wanting to frighten him.  Turkey is a wonderful symbol of thanksgiving and abundance.

His appearance reminded me of a good new year's resolution:  "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." (Psalms 119)

Enjoy your day with the angels, and expect the unexpected.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen  

Angels Point the Way

    

                                       (Wikimedia Commons)

Angels can help us to pay attention to which way the wind is blowing in our lives.  Wind is often a symbol for the breath of God, the Holy Spirit.  And to be inspired is to be filled with creative breath.  

Winds of change come and go, stirring up old stagnant patterns, they bring fresh air and inspiration, encouraging us to test out our mettle in new directions--to stretch and grow beyond our complacency.  To trust that we are more than we know.

In the new year, it's exciting to think about living life outside of the box. It just takes a little willingness.  It can be something as simple as breaking our routine in coming and going. Take a detour down a different street and gain a new perspective. Or try tapping into your creative muse.  Maybe there is something you have long wanted to attempt. Something that keeps bubbling below the surface. If so, now is the time.  Ask your Angels for help and watch the shift in you as you begin to feel more alive.

Angel thoughts are filled with spontaneity if we just allow ourselves the freedom to follow their loving direction.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen Hauck 

Painted Pony: An Angel Message

My dim eyesight brightened when this paint dripping  pony pranced into my shopping cart on a quick run to the Family Dollar for cat food.  Funny how something simple, and out of the ordinary can help to shift energy.  I knew the Angels were giving me a boost. One of a kind, I named her Victory -- I loved her unbridled enthusiasm, running her race without even waiting for her colorful coat to dry.  

Horse energy is all about power to move forward to reach the goal.  The Disney movie Secretariat is a true story of how a prize winning thoroughbred helped her female owner run her own race. 

Enjoy your time with the Angels. 

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen 

May the Force Be With You: An Angel Message

                                      Hubble photo


"May the Force be with you as you travel through each day
May the Force direct and guide you as you go along your way
May the Force be with you attached to the sky
Cause when the Force is with you it's impossible to die." 


Angels messages sometimes come as pure intuition stirring up the past and linking it to the now. That's what happened to Elliot when he read a review on the latest Star Wars movie:  The Force Awakens.  The original cast (Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill) were all coming back to transition the Force teachings to a younger generation. 

 An angel thought nudged Elliot. Somewhere buried in his files, 37 years ago he had produced a record about The Force.  A songwriter in California he had never met, (Monte Baier) somehow got his name and wrote a letter requesting music for his lyrics MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU based on the original Star Wars movie.

The search was on.  Soon Elliot found the master music and made a CD.  Playing it in the car on our way to lunch, I found myself becoming teary eyed.  With all the transformation happening in the world today, the uplifting message touched my heart.  "Cause when the Force is with you it's impossible to die."

Enjoy Ralph Tilleli singing MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU, on youtube  

https://youtu.be/Sf1JWYwcB_k


"When the Force is all around us, it's the universal song."

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

New Year's Day Sunrise - January 2016

                             January 1, 2016  Sunrise (Lake Dora, Taveres, FL)



The New Year's sunrise appearing between a "gateway" on Lake Dora made a perfect picture for reflecting on the beauty of a brand new beginning.   

Happy New Year!

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

Movement: A Horse Angel Message for 2016

Yesterday afternoon Elliot and I took a ride through the country on our way to an exotic orchid warehouse.  An angel thought had nudged me, take your camera.  I was glad that I had listened. 

 Elliot spotted these two horses along the way. "Here's your photo op!"  He smiled. I tried to take a picture from the car window, but the mesh fence got in the way.  I love horses, but they scare me up close. Standing by the fence, I began zooming in from a safe distance, sending them love.  "You are so beautiful.  I love you.  God loves you."

I couldn't quite get a good photo. Then I remembered the angels and asked for help. 

I shouldn't have been surprised by what happened next. The beautiful brown and white pinto turned around, and came trotting forward with a bounce in his step! 

I gulped, but stood still.  Having sent love, I now needed to welcome it.   I could feel my emotions shift from fear to love and I kept greeting my new friend, (with a little false bravado).

He seemed to sense my need and soon hung his head over the fence and just let me love him.  I found myself brushing back his long bangs so he could see more clearly.  I rubbed his forehead and stroked his smooth face.  I caught a glimpse of oneness as we looked at each other, eye to eye (not four legged to two-legged), but in a union of spirit. His radiant brown eyes held ancient wisdom and strength and I could feel my heart being blessed by our exchange.  And then we parted, each heading in our own direction.

Back on the road, I was surprised by a strange welling up in my chest, a lump in my throat.  Something deeper had happened that I couldn't explain, but I was moving forward with a greater love and appreciation for all Life. 

Later I learned that horse brings with it a message of new journeys and new balance, suggesting it's time to travel and discover the different wonders of life.  Horse teaches us how to ride forward into a new direction to discover our own freedom and power.  Whenever a horse shows up, there will be movement.

Happy trails to you all and all the best in the New Year!  May we all move forward toward the gift of love.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen 

Butterfly Girl: An Angel Message

Christmas time brings out my inner child during the joyful holiday season.  Elliot and I stopped in a local furniture store on Christmas Eve. This artwork ended up being a present to myself.   The little girl in the innocence of nature warmed my heart.  I could relate to her quiet resolve to pick a bouquet of yellow flowers. Yellow butterflies circle round as she gathers her tender gift fully present in the now.   

Have a joyful day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

African Iris: An Angel Message

                                      African Iris in bloom 12-23-15


Our unseasonably warm weather brought an unexpected advent gift from Mother Nature this morning.  This single African Iris caught me by surprise as its cheerful appearance brightened up a cloud covered day. 

The message an iris brings is a new birth is at hand so maintain hope.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen