Owl With a Vision: An Angel Message

I found myself trying to come up with a blog today.  While searching old files,  fresh inspiration winged its way into view outside my den window. To my delight, this wise old owl had perched on the garden trellis. His back was toward me, but when I zoomed in with the camera, his feathery brown head swiveled all the way round backwards.  Two large eyes stared at me intently.   

An owl in the daytime I marveled.  These birds are nocturnal. His pose seemed important as he turned round to see me.  I thanked him for the message, and no sooner did he spread his wide wings and land on a high tree branch to survey the big picture.   

I thought that his visit may be on living in the now. New ideas are coming to you in exciting ways, so why look back for inspiration.  Keep your eyes on the present front, in the now, and fly up higher. From a higher limb, you too will see from a better vantage.

Owl is the silent guide WHOoo teaches us to trust our own instincts and silent impressions. To see an owl is an indication that help and guidance are available, but we must act on it. 

Enjoy your day with the Angels and follow the wisdom of your heart.

Love and blessings,



Rae Karen






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Don't Look Back: An Angel Message

Don't look back,
Don't you look back
Keep your eye on the steady track...
Don't look back.  Don't look back. Don't look back.
                           Elliot Chiprut
                           Sing That Country Music 

This morning's meditation was pleasantly interrupted by the sound of a train whistle. The timing made me chuckle as I'd started to drift toward an old issue from the past. Hearing that whistle blow, reminded me, Don't look back!

The start of another year has a whole new set of tracks that lead onward toward new destinations.  As the locomotive surges full steam ahead, the old caboose at the end of the line, gives thanks for the memories that brought us to a new beginning.  

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and blessings,


Rae Karen

Just Wing It!: An Angel Exercise

I believe the angels inspired my friend with a joyful way to deal with customers in  her store.  Whenever she encountered a grumpy person rather than react, she imagined herself pasting big angel wings on that person's back.  Whenever  she remembered to wing it, there was an uplifting shift in their interaction.   "After all, it's hard to be upset when you're pasting on wings,"  she told me. "Some wings fall off and must be rehung." With a smile, she confessed, "It's much more difficult to paste angel wings on myself."

Our women's spiritual study group practiced seeing fluffy large wings on everyone for a week. What fun to imagine throngs of angel wings among us. A strange thing happened as I pictured myself with white wings while pasting feathery plumage on someone. I felt a little zssst like an angel buzz.  I found myself taking things more lightly that day when I winged it.

Love and blessings, 



Rae Karen

Let There Be Light...An Angel Message

                             

  (Creation Collector Plate by Yiannis Koutsis)

I'm a bargain hunter at heart.  It's fun to browse through thrift shops and yard sales not knowing what treasures may turn up.  Yesterday after enjoying a slice of pizza, an angel message nudged, Stop by The Habitat for Humanity Thrift Shop.  

I always ask the angels to show me what I need to see.   A cheerful yellow bumble bee teapot on the shelf was a winner. Bee is symbolic of enjoying the nectar of life.  This year I'm loving the color yellow.  Last year's challenges are gone, and sunshine is breaking through.  

That's why the rising sun in this Creation plate was quite a find. The world appears unpopulated and tranquil in the first glow of God's Light. The raging waters have calmed to set the stage for all our human dramas to be played out under the providence of His Hands.  In Genesis 1, scripture tells us that everything God created was good, and that we were made in His image and likeness as spiritual beings, Children of Light.

This morning I took a new photo of the Creation plate to capture the sun's rays lighting up the picture through the window.  Yesterday's photo was good, but this one was even better.  Another reminder to rely on divine timing.  "Let there be light!" And light came into being.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.


Love and blessings,


Rae Karen

Bromeliad: An Angel Message to Be Yourself

                                   A blooming bromeliad in the garden this a.m.

After a night of heavy rain, and an overcast gray morning, this afternoon brought blue sky, sunshine, and a delightful bloom in the garden. A beautiful pink bromeliad! The color of divine love.  Unlike most budding flowers, this one blooms first inside a deep well.  Then it grows taller as its stem shoots out of the hidden cavity and into the light to be appreciated for its own inner beauty.   Bromeliad reminds us to  open up to our deeper nature, the self that is part of a grander whole. 

Bromeliad also teaches that we are surrounded by all the support (love) we need.  This flower demonstrates the innate potential inside of us, our resourcefulness, and capacity to change, adapt and grow. The esoteric meaning of the bromeliad can help us to challenge many of the flawed views we hold about life and ourselves. Like the bromeliad cultivates and builds upon the potential that is within, we, too, must concentrate our efforts in that direction rather that working on a list of faults that we allow to limit us from being our true self. 

Enjoy your day with the Angels, and celebrate your unique gift.

Love and blessings,


Rae Karen

A Sunflower Messenger: An Angel Message

(Wild sunflower blooming on our street yesterday)

Yesterday the angel blog was on choosing happiness. Happiness is an inside job. 

With that happy focus, the day unfolded with unexpected gifts.  The most surprising was a sunny wild sunflower camped by the road. At first glance I couldn't believe it.  A sunflower blooming in the winter was like a mirage, a perfect expression of happiness. I hurried home to get my camera to share the blessing with you.  

Ted Andrews in his book, Nature-Speak, points out that a sunflower reflects a time of happiness and well-being as healing energy is strong. This flower always turns its face toward the sun, facing east at sunrise and west at sunset. I loved the reminder for me to keep my eyes on the light throughout the day.  

The Sunflower

Lying here I'm a dry old seed.

Am I a flower--or am I a weed,

Buried in the dark of the earth,

I patiently wait for the hour of birth.

Over me has rolled a stone.

Leaving me cold and so alone.

And now it has broken me in two

Woe unto me, what can I do?

Joy, oh joy, I'm beginning to sprout!

Something is pushing me up and out

Higher and higher into the air--

I'm glad I'm alive and not down there.

My head grows heavy as time goes by,

Too heavy to hold, and I wonder why.

The sun strikes a window and I bow down.

Would you believe it, I'm wearing a crown!

A crown of gold! Oh, happiest hour!

For here I stand, a real sunflower!

What was it wakened me deep in the sod,

And raised me up?  Do you think it was God?

                    --Jeanne Crommelin

A sunflower also manifests opportunities which help us find our own "inner sun" and our own means of self-realization.  The message of this golden flower is to be alert to upcoming opportunities for happiness and well-being.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and blessings,


Rae Karen

Angel of Strength

                                Angel photo: Wikimedia Commons


When I first saw this photo on the web, I got the message.  The answer is higher thinking. Look up.  Keep thoughts on high.  All things work together for good.  By accepting what is and not resisting, obstacles will be overcome, and you will progress forward at an accelerated pace in joy.

Funny that my stringed teabag complemented the guidance.  So I'm steeping myself in the message. 

 "Share your 

strengths, not 

your 

weaknesses."

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and blessings,


Rae Karen

Run Your Race: An Angel Message

With all the turtle energy, "Run Your Race" seems to be the angelic message for the start of the New Year.  The theme was compounded when we watched the inspirational movie Secretariat last night.  The Virginia Thoroughbred's breeder and owner, Penny Chenery, found herself beginning to run her own race (living her purpose) when she took over her father's racehorse farm.  The movie is as much about her own personal victory, running toward Life as it is her loving connection with the beautiful big red 1973 Triple Crown Winner, Secretariat. 

A powerful message young Penny learned from her Dad: It doesn't matter whether they think you win the race or not.  It's whether you think you did. "You run you own race, Penny," he said, and she did! 

As shown above, Elliot keeps these inspirational horses and scripture over his desk.  He suggested that I include in the blog today what I heard this morning when I wrote in my journal, "Lord, what would you have me learn today?"

The answer came:

"The race is your life and how you run it is up to you, on the physical plane. In reality, you are and always have been victorious, but in your dream of lack you must press on toward the goal of awakening in Me.  Let Me be the thunder in your hooves--the fire in your nostrils--the intensity of your desire to press on toward victory.  Don't fear, hang on tight to Me, and hunker down as we storm the finish line.  Without Me, you cannot win, with Me you cannot fail.  Victory is assured."

Enjoy your race with Christ holding the reins.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen   



  

Thumbelina

(The old 45 record of Thumbelina)

Vinyl records are making a comeback.  Synchronicity was at play recently when Elliot and I answered an ad in the local paper and bought a turntable.  To our delight, the seller tossed in his entire collection of over ninety great albums from the 50's and on up. In his little box of 45's, I found Hans Christian Andersen's merry tune, Thumbelina sung by Jimmy Boyd, that also happens to be the name of my guardian angel!

Listening to  upbeat music is a wonderful way to keep a smile on your face.

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and blessings,

Rae Karen

Blue Springs State Park: An Angel Message

The Angel of Spontaneity must have inspired a trip to nearby Blue Springs State Park.  A herd of turtles were sunning on the fallen limbs. Turtles indicate to take time in your pursuits.  Trust Mother Earth.  You will have whatever you need.

A big gator grinned. Alligators indicate initiation.  It's time to act on opportunities for new birth, a time of rapid growth. 

The manatees and gators get along in the warm blue springs.

Usually the manatees navigate the waters of the Saint John's River but if the water temperatures drop they swim into the springs to relax and stay warm. Manatees bring messages of trust.  Trust your heart knows what is right for you.  Then pursue your goals.  

Get ready to make a splash with your angels today. Watch for messages from nature delivered to you.

Love and blessings,


Rae Karen

More Turtles on the Path... An Angel Message

                       (Timothy, our new garden turtle)

Yesterday afternoon the Angel of Spontaneity guided us to Lowe's Garden Center.  In search of privacy fencing, we got sidetracked by a large shipment of turtle statues. Turns out, a herd of them had just arrived and were on display in abundance around the Center. They decorated the rows of colorful flowers. 

An irresistible deal at $30, it seemed it was meant to be, especially with all the turtle synchronicity on our path since the New Year began.   

The cashier smiled, "What's his name?" The young woman had watched earlier as we tried to select the perfect one.  

"Timothy," I said, surprised at how quickly the answer came. (A helpful turtle in one of my children's stories.)   "You know the turtle won the race," I said.  "So, it's a good reminder to have around."

"Come on, Timothy," a brawny helper said, standing by to help. Lifting the heavy turtle up on his shoulder, he smiled. "Slow and steady, that's the way to go." He effortlessly carried Timothy out to our car.  

At home, Elliot came up with an idea.  Mom's large suitcase in the closet had wheels.  So we tucked Timothy inside and slowly carted him to his rightful spot. Now I can look out from the den and see him in the meditation garden. "Keep on persevering, you'll successfully finish the race, too."  His encouraging message is important to keep in mind.

Enjoy your Angels, and watch for their loving kindness.

Love and blessings,


Rae Karen


P.S. In the Far East, the shell was a symbol of heaven and the square underside a symbol of earth.  The turtle could help you unite heaven and earth within your own life.  A symbol of the turtle was an invitation for the blessings of both heaven and earth.  (Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews)

A Painted Turtle - An Angel Message from Nature

 (Photo: Painted Turtle, Wikimedia Commons)

On our way home from lunch in Orange City yesterday, Elliot's heart went out to a large turtle trying to cross the road. I couldn't believe the size of this one, twice as big as a dinner plate!  Traveling toward the marshland, he was half way across a two-lane road.  No cars were coming in his lane.  Elliot pulled off the road and I hurried out.

A red truck coming behind us, slowed down. I motioned for the driver to help and picked up a long dead palmetto branch to use as a guide. A woman pulled off the road and the next thing I knew she'd picked up the BIG turtle and was carrying him across the road like a flat broad tray! 

 "Look at you!" I laughed, as she set him down near the edge of the trees.   

"What were you going to do?...sweep him across the road!"  She smiled. 

 "Your're an angel," I smiled.  "But...how do we know he won't turn around and go back across the road?" I worried.  "Should he be closer to the pond?" I asked.  

She nodded, picking him up. His neck stuck out as she held him up.  "He's a Painted Turtle," she said.  Elliot had joined us as we admired the beautiful yellow markings on his head and neck. His eyes were soulful.  Overwhelmed by all the love, he retreated inside his shell. 

 "You're an Angel," I told her again, as we watched his legs lumber towards the pond.  "I always try to help as best I can," she smiled.  We exchanged "Happy New Year!" And took off, grateful that the turtle was safely on his way.

At home, I looked up the symbolism of the Painted Turtle.  "When Painted Turtle appears, we can expect our faith and efforts to be rewarded within two to three months if we continue our efforts.  We must persist.  Painted Turtle is very hardy and reminds us if we can persist and have faith, we will very soon succeed."  They also teach the importance of color; mirroring new color coming into our lives.  (Animal-Wise, Ted Andrews)

This wonderful message applies to you, too.  Remember your new Angel companion for the year.  Elliot's is the Angel of Compassion and mine, Spontaneity, both evident in yesterday's experience!

Enjoy the day with the Angels.  

Love and blessings,


Rae Karen