Happy 2022: An Angel Message

 

On New Year's Eve, an angel thought reminded me to choose an angel virtue to strengthen my spiritual growth in 2022.  The idea is from Anselm Gruen's book, Angels of Grace. It has 50 angels with a description on each virtue.  When we adopt one attitude (angel) for the whole year, it will have an effect on our whole life, and something new will happen in us.    Angels want to bring out something within us, something we may forget or be to distracted to notice in our everyday lives.

If this idea speaks to you, choose the angel you need, the one you believe will do you the most good just now.  You can print out the list below, cut it in strips, and pray for guidance, before randomly picking one. Or, simply pray for guidance, close your eyes, and run your finger down the page to stop on the angel meant to accompany you in 2022. Or, maybe you intuitively know the perfect one of choice.

Angel of Love

Angel of Reconciliation 

Angel of Exuberance

Angel of Safekeeping

Angel of Leaving

Angel of Community

Angel of Calm

Angel of Passion

Angel of Truthfulness

Angel of Gratitude

Angel of Renunciation

Angel of Risk

Angel of Confidence

Angel of Solitude

Angel of Sisterhood

Angel of Self-Surrender

Angel of Warmth

Angel of Courage

Angel of Patience

Angel of Lightness

Angel of Openness

Angel of Temperance

Angel of Forgiveness

Angel of Freedom

Angel of Parting

Angel of Mourning

Angel of Transformation

Angel of Enthusiasm

Angel of Healing

Angel of Faithfulness

Angel of Tenderness

Angel of Cheerfulness

Angel of Devotion

Angel of Harmony

Angel of Clarity

Angel of Slowness

Angel of Retreat

Angel of Attentiveness

Angel of Mildness

Angel of Humility

Angel of Fulfillment

Angel of Endurance

Angel of Trust

Angel of Compassion

Angel of Comfort

Angel of Prudence

Angel of Reverence

Angel of Understanding

Angel of Darkness

Angel of Quiet 

 

Angels remind us: God is near.  You are bathed in His healing and loving presence.  

It is a wonderful idea to imagine this year I will be accompanied by the angel of courage or the angel of faithfulness or the angel of harmony.  Angels are the messengers of hope.  They represent our potential for transformation, so that we increasingly match the "original picture" of divine perfection we already are in Truth. 

Expect miracles. Thoughts are things...  God's love is infinite, supreme.  

An amazing thing happened just now as I reread the angel blog.  A large brown bird flew toward the house so close to my window, I saw expansive wings glide near the rooftop.   I ran to look out the opposite window, thinking it was a hawk. But I was in for a big surprise. A wild turkey landed by the   playhouse and trotted off in the yard!   I'd never seen one fly high like that...something exciting and new in the wings. And, what a powerful symbol for all of us; a sign of gratitude and thanksgiving as we begin a New Year in the company of God's angels.  

Love, peace, and joy,

 

Rae Karen

 

 

The Value of a Penny: An Angel Message

 Yesterday a quick trip to the store involved a timely angelic reminder.  At the check-out, the cash register acted up with the previous customer.  Frustrated, the pony-tailed clerk claimed she was ready to kill the machine. It needed a reboot, and would take awhile, she apologized. 

 

That was okay with me. I had time to look over all the candy selections on display at the counter.  My temptation was cut short though.  To my surprise, our items were suddenly scooped up and carried to self-checkout. My attention (as only angels can do) was drawn down to the helpful sales girl's feet as she scanned the cat treats and toys for Hei-Hei's stocking.   A dusty old penny, barely visible was sticking out from underneath the scanning machine.   

 

When the items were bagged, I told her about the lost penny.  She picked it up, and handed it to me.  "You found it," she said, not thinking it was worth much. 

 

"I want you to have it." I told her.  "A penny is a sign that the angels are near."  

 

Her mood lifted. It has been a stressful day, she confessed. With a grateful smile, she tucked the coin in her pocket; a keepsake. No longer, a dull worthless penny, but a shining symbol of angelic help ever- present. 

 

So that penny you happen to find on the ground is not by chance.  Over the years, I've noticed a penny will turn up just when I need a little spiritual boost the most.  To find a penny is a sign from the angels that everything is in divine order so trust the process. All is well.  

 

I'm always grateful for the loving reminder that we are never alone, but always in the presence of unseen celestial help, guiding and protecting us along the way.  The more you welcome and embrace their presence, the more pronounced their loving expression of love, peace, joy, and harmony will be. 

 

Years ago, a friend shared this uplifting poem on the value of a penny, and the presence of our guardian angel.

Incredible

I found a penny today

Just laying on the ground,

But it's not just a penny

This little coin I found.

That's what my Grandma told me,

She said, Angels toss them down.

Oh, how I loved that story.

She said, when an Angel misses you

They toss a penny down,

Sometimes just to cheer you up

To make a smile out of your frown

So don't pass by that penny

When you are feeling blue;

It may be a penny from heaven

That your guardian angel tossed to you.

--ANONYMOUS

Love and joyful blessings,

Rae Karen

Remembering Departed Loved Ones: An Angel Message

 

Holidays can be especially sad, longing for cherished memories with loved ones. Many years ago, I read a book by White Eagle that helped me gain a brighter perspective on remembering departed loved ones at Christmas:

"In the world of spirit Christmas time is a most grand and powerful ceremony or festival, of which man only gets a glimmering reflection. Here the presence of the Cosmic Christ is actually seen and felt. Try to picture a temple, apparently built out of light, in the centre of which can be seen a Christmas tree shining with light—a symbol of the Man of Light, or the perfect light symbol; also of the Giver of Light, the Creator. This scene is for the children, and oh! How they love their Christmas festival! Yes, spirit children are very like the earth children—they laugh, sing, and dance, and are easily made happy. They hear the voices of the angels. They enjoy themselves with their appointed mother guardians and with other children who to them are like brothers and sisters.

Those of you who have lost loved ones, husbands, wives or children, should realize that they have only left behind the dust of the earth. They themselves are alive in this wonderful world of eternal life, about which we are trying to speak. In love there is no separation. So at your Christmas try not to think with regret about those whom you have lost; rather let your hearts go out in joy to them in their new-found life of freedom and happiness. They can all gather round you. Yes, we are giving you their message of love. You must not think of us as being very sanctimonious and proper in the spirit world. Indeed, the beloved Lord himself has a keen sense of humour. There is greater fun in the spirit world than on earth. Therefore, may the peace of the spirit of Christ bless your Christmas, and bring to you that deep and lasting happiness which comes in the silence of the night, and in peaceful days.

Before you sleep, try to remember that if your hearts aspire, purely and simply, to join the company of heaven you too may be fetched by angels—by your own angelic teacher and guide—and so witness and even participate in this Christmas celebration. So on earth, whatever you are doing, remain alert; and in your heart keep the simple trust of a little child.

We bring all love from the brotherhood invisible. No matter how far you travel, wherever you go, whatever you do, the friends of your spirit will be close beside you, and the happiness and joy which you feel in your hearts will be increased by their loving presence. Never shut us away at Christmas, we like to come in, we like to come into your heart and into your home."

May you feel the presence of God's loving angels in your heart and find peace during this holy season.

 

Rae Karen

 

 

 *White Eagle Website:
http://www.whiteagle.org/we_home.htm
 

Happy Allahambra: An Angel Message

 A lowly donkey carried Mary, and her unborn babe to the little town of Bethlehem.  In a manger, the world received the greatest gift, the baby Jesus, the Light of the World. 

 Today Elliot and I paid a visit to our favorite Jerusalem donkey at the orchid farm.  To our delight, his territory had greatly expanded and he stood in a green pasture, with plenty of grass to eat. Allahambra's ears perked at the sign of carrots, a favorite treat.

He could hardly finish chewing one carrot stick, when he eagerly looked up for more with his mouth full.

Have you ever seen a more loving face?  

Turns out, he has a fan club.  We had hardly said our goodbyes, when another couple approached with a bag of carrots, calling out his name.  

Donkey brings a message to be wise, but humble in a new opportunity.  People are noticing you, so you do not need to promote yourself. 

And, so he was.

May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, family, and good friends.  And, remember to invite your angels to join you in your festivities during this holy season.

Rae Karen

(Ref. Animal-Speak, Pocket Guide, Ted Andrews)

An Orchid Graces the World - An Angel Message

Earlier this week, on my way to my next-door-neighbor's house, it must have been an angel who pointed out this hidden beauty.   A purple orchid peeked out from under the branches of a tree. With a cheerful greeting,  I counted five swollen pods, pregnant with a promise of more exquisite orchids in the future. A purple orchid symbolizes royalty, and admiration and are traditionally given as a sign of respect.         

On line, I found a quote from Confucius, an orchid admirer:

"The orchids grow in the woods and they let out their fragrance even if there is no one around to appreciate it.  Likewise, men of noble character will not let poverty deter their will to be guided by high principles and morals."  --Confucius

The elegant translation of the quote:  "Orchids grow where others cannot, enduring hardships of hunger and thirst and is loosely tied to the things that support it.  And, even with all the difficulty of its life, the orchids grace the world with beautiful color and rare fragrance.  This is like the life of a true gentlemen who sets himself to learn self-discipline, and whose character shines no matter where he is or what he experiences." 

 I was thankful for the orchid's uplifting angel message. It applies to each of us as we bloom where we are planted.  And, the cheerful purple orchid's burst of energy got me stirring in the garden, weeding and pruning, after a long dry spell.

 Love and peace,

 

Rae Karen

The Love of Animals at Christmas Time: An Angel Message

This month I've decided to let nature show me what's behind the advent calendar door each day leading up to Christmas Eve. 

 

Today this gentle pair of wild turkeys stopped by the yard to scratch around.  They have been making themselves scarce since Thanksgiving, so it was a happy sight in the advent calendar door.  

Turkeys symbolize a gift of thanksgiving, abundance, and the great give-away.  A reminder that no matter what's happening-- our challenges, or those whom we love, have come as a gift to strengthen our faith and to grow in spirit. They come to pass, not to stay, and leave us in a higher state of consciousness if we let it.   It's always a thrill to see wild turkeys close to the house-- a time to reflect on the goodness already here and all the blessings to be grateful for, as well as those we can be for others.

Christ's  birth is closely associated with the animal kingdom.  Mary journeyed to Bethlehem on the back of a donkey.  The baby Jesus was born in a manger.  The wise men journeyed on camels to bring gifts to the Bethlehem babe.  Dogs watched over the shepherds' flocks by night when the angels brought glad tidings of great joy. 

Our furry family members, with their warm unconditional love, add to the celebration of Christmas.  It is interesting to note that Saint Francis of Assisi (Patron Saint of Animals) is credited with creating the first nativity scene in 1223, a live one.  

Listed below are some of the different animals included as part of the Christmas stories told through the years. 

Bees - hummed a Christmas carol.

Beetle - became a glow worm and its light guided travelers.

Cat - appeared, but disdained to join the kneeling beasts and only mumbled in recognition. Amused at its independence, Mother Mary blessed it, saying that it would always live at man's hearth, but never be man's servant.

Camels -  represented religious traditions.

Cow - donated her fresh hay to Mary for the Baby's bed and warmed the Child with her breath.

 

Doves - cooed Jesus to sleep.

Nightingale - had never sung before that night, but the choir of angels roused it and the bird caroled with them.

Owl - did not rouse itself to join its fellow animals and was condemned to perpetual penance, hiding by day and by night, crying "Who will guide me to the new born? Who? Who?"

Robin - fanned the fire in the cave of Bethlehem and kept it burning throughout the night. Its red breast singed by the flames became its mark of generosity.

Rooster - crowed all night.

Sheep - gave Mary the wool to weave a soft blanket.

Stork - plucked its own feathers to soften the infant's bed and so remained the patron of babies ever after.

Let us remember the animal and plant kingdom in our prayers of gratitude today.  You may want to have the nature angels reveal an advent door for you each day.  If so pay special attention to any unusual encounters. What were you thinking/doing when it appeared?  Enjoy the inner wisdom that comes with the gift.

Love and joyful blessings,

Rae Karen

 

 

(animal symbols from web)

Archangel Gabriel at Sunrise

This morning instead of following the daily routine, I found myself seated at my desk in the den writing in my journal. When finished I happened to look up just in time to see a golden sun rising through the trees. A heartwarming vision to begin a new day.  But more was to come.  When I got up from the desk and turned to go to the kitchen, what a surprise! Another magnificent view... Archangel Gabriel aglow in dawn's light, framed in a "window" of radiant sunshine. 

I'm so thankful for his loving angel communication.  Gabriel's name means 'God is my Strength'.  He announces the mystery of incarnation to all souls before they are born and instructs us as to what our talents and tasks in this world will be. 

The governor of the winter season, Archangel Gabriel lights the way to truth within our hearts so we can see what path to follow for our greatest joy and highest good.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

Peacocks - Show Your Best Side: An Angel Message

This afternoon the angels delivered a happy message on showing your best side.  A drive to visit the peacocks energized the gray day. The family was last sighted several weeks ago, and knowing "watchfulness" is the meaning of these exquisite birds, I kept an eye out, hoping to see one.  I almost missed Papa. His drab back-side faced our way as we drove by.  But then a closer look revealed, he was catching his own beautiful reflection in the glass door or entertaining a resident seated in the rehab lobby. 

Slowing the car down, we gave him a whistle.  That did it.  He pivoted around to reveal his glorious best side.

In all his splendor, he stood on the porch, shimmying in a happy dance of life.

Peacocks are not only beautiful, but amazing energizers. Their long train of tail feathers suddenly pops open like the rush of a royal umbrella in a shower of dynamic creativity. The peacock brings a joyful message to be watchful for simple miracles in the abundant world teeming around you. Thanks to the peacock, I'm reminded to show my best side, and watch for positive results.  

 Love and peace,

 

Rae Karen

Happy Thanksgiving: An Angel Message

 

If mother nature hadn't called, I would have missed the morning sunlight shining through the window blinds. What joy to see the face of Christ spotlighted on the bedroom wall, a first!  And, a loving angel reminder for me to be thankful for the gift of the living Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." 

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Love and peace,

Rae Karen

Above the Clouds of Illusion: An Angel Message

                     
You may  have noticed  how an old song or book will come to mind like an angel message, reinforcing something you've been thinking about.  It happened last week with the cloud's illusion song first sung by Judy Collins in the 1960's called Both Sides Now. Joni Mitchell wrote the thought-provoking song that describes how clouds, love, and friends can seem different when viewed at different stages in life.  What was exciting and new as a child is no longer magical as an adult.  But both sides are part of an illusion, and in the end we don't really know the true meaning of anything. 

 

Bows and flows of angel hair

And ice cream castles in the air

 

...So many things I would have done. 

But clouds got in my way.

 

It's clouds illusions I recall...I really don't know clouds at all.

 

For the past several weeks, clouds have been a recurring theme, and a lesson was in the wings.

 

The angels were using a cloud metaphor to show me how human problems are like clouds. They hide the sunlight of Truth that is always shining in an atmosphere of Divine Love.  Earthly thoughts of fear, anger, guilt, envy, and so forth are clouds of confusion, that bring on a feeling of discord and hopelessness.  

 

When faced with a problem, I can choose to be lifted above any clouds of confusion. But first I must calm down and still any anxious/fearful thoughts. It is uplifting to remember the truth about who God says I am.  And to understand that nothing can ever separate me from the Love of God.  These thoughts bring waves of unseen spiritual help. They enfold me in a loving healing energy of grace and reveal a    lightness of being.  God's angels are right here, wherever I am. Now. With the power of the Holy Spirit, I can relax and take a breath, ready to receive higher inspiration.  An answer will come, if I stay above the clouds of illusion, where the sun is always shining. So expect it.  

 

And most of all remember the problem is a blessing in disguise. It helps us to grow stronger in faith and in our spirit.  

 

Today, I came across these numbered points jotted down during a lecture many years ago.  With the growing confusion and chaos in our world, it seemed like a timely message to share.

1.  God's Love is unconditional. It fills all space.  There is no spot where God's Love is not.

2.  It applies to everything, being universal, it is equally available to all.

3.  Nothing can hold you back from your Source (e.g., bad economy, political parties, weather conditions, disease, etc.) except your consciousness.

4.  The spiritual attributes of God are eternal love, harmony, wisdom, light, truth, spirit, life.  They are available 24/7, eternally.

5.  Focus on these truths and pray for an answer to the problem.  Expect one.  Listen and obey.  Ask "May the mind in Christ Jesus be in me."  Be sure to follow-through on any guidance. You will know because you will feel a peace not of the world.

Enjoy your day with the Angels, and remember you are never alone. God has given His angels charge over you to guide you in all of your ways. 

 

God never changed His mind about you.  You are Love.   

 

"In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; 
I will not fear what flesh can do unto me." --Psalm 56 

Love and blessings,


Rae Karen



  (Photo from Wikimedia Commons)

New Vision at Blue Springs: Angel Message

With a cold front in Florida, and the promise of a sunlit day, angelic inspiration struck and we were off on an early morning visit to see the big beautiful manatees. When the temperature drops in the St. John's River, the pod swims into the warm blue springs to rest and relax. It's not unusual to find hundreds of these gentle creatures marinating in the natural heated aqua waters. 

It was just the remedy I needed, a change of pace.  The cool air.  The gentle giants.  The calming lull of rippled waters created a living picture of ancient beauty and grace as I watched the palm trees dance in the moving springs. In the cool fresh air, I stared out at the shimmering palette of rich blue and green colors at play and was reminded of the Master artist.  It was a special memory in the making.   As sunlight splashed on the peaceful springs, the large gray form of a manatee would take shape! Sometimes large gray nostrils peeked up out of the depths to take a breath and submerge again.

I learned that these gentle watery mammals see well. A special membrane helps to clean their eyes.  Manatees are a reminder for us to do likewise.  To step back and clear our own vision from time to time.  Are we looking at things too closely? Or not closely enough?  Do you trust your own feelings? Is it time to seek gentler and warmer environments within your own life?  Trust your heart.  Examine your trust in others and follow your own sense of what's right.

As the sun rose higher, the manatees were easier to find.  Here's a mama and her baby.

A fallen tree made a natural bridge for catching some rays.  Room for one more?  A lone turtle gazing up at the sun was soon joined by a mate. Turtles are a  symbol of Mother Earth and it lives in the Mother's harmony.  The shell suggests a hemisphere, and the structure upon the shell, a mountain.  Its movements are slow and calm. When you encounter a turtle, it is time for a turnaround in your life.  It could be a sign to loosen your protective shell and come out of hiding.  

 

Another special messenger was drying out, spreading her black and white wings in the sun. The cormorant is an ancient bird named in the Bible. An aquatic bird, it speaks to the world of watery emotions.  Is there a prayer deep within that you are repressing?  If a cormorant is seen drying its feathers it is an invitation to open yourself up to yourself, look into your deepest being that place where the divine enters.  Pray for answers, guidance, courage, and strength.

It was a joyful spontaneous outing and a wonderful blessing to connect with the angels in nature.  May your day be filled with peace, and expect the happy things of God to come to you.  The best is yet to be.

"For he has given his angels charge over you..."   (Psalm 91)

Love and happiness,

 

Rae Karen

 

 

What Goes Around, Comes Around: An Angel Message

When things seem out of control in your life, the angels suggest doing something good for someone else. Your trust in God will be strengthened as you surrender the solution to what is beyond your present capability and focus on helping another.  The goal is always peace.  Then, watch and see how creative Divine Mind will be to bring an answer to what seemed like a hopeless situation.

If we can trust that this "initiation" or "trial" has come as a gift and not a punishment because we are now ready to pass the test, we can grow spiritually from it. Gratitude will replace fear and any blocks to giving and receiving Love will be lifted.

These karmic patterns are often repeated until we finally learn the troublesome lesson. If we practice avoidance, a new cast of characters may enter our life to help us recognize the issue is within us!  By accepting responsibility, we can ask our angels for help in seeing it differently.  Love and forgiveness heal all.

 It is not you that shape God, 

it is God that shapes you. 

 If then you are the work of God, 

await the Hand of the Artist who 

does all things in due season. 

 Offer Him your heart, soft and tractable, 

and keep the form in which the Artist has 

fashioned you. Let your clay be moist, 

lest you grow hard and lose the imprint 

of His fingers.

                   --Saint Irenaeus

The good news is that we are never alone.  No matter how dark the circumstance, God is already there, waiting on welcome. Light is there. Love is there.   His angels are charged to watch over and help us avoid any stumbling blocks on our path. When we listen to the angel messages (pure intuitive thoughts from the Divine), a way will open up to loosen and free us from the chains that seem to bind.  The angels constantly encourage, keep thoughts on high, above the turbulence of human error. 

Love and joyful blessings,

Rae Karen