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Posted Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:48 pm...

July 27th ~ Innocence

An Angel Reminder: Innocence is always just a breath away.

Our souls remain in a pure state of innocence. Why? Because innocence allows us freedom from rigid beliefs and stale ways of being, all of which inhibit the soul's growth. Because it is so often confused with naivete', or even stupidity, innocence is often not rewarded in a society that puts a high value on criticism and opinion. True innocence, however, is the opposite of naivete'; one must be extremely conscious and at peace with oneself in order to risk being free of preconception, judgement, and other dogmatic behaviors that we so often use to define and secure our identity. What prevents us from allowing ourselves to become innocent? Fear at looking foolish, of acting like a child rather than an adult? Worries that weigh us down so heavily that we feel guilty about setting our minds free simply to enjoy life for a moment, a day, or the rest of our lives? When we wish to rediscover our natural innocence, all we need to do is to call upon the angels, for innocence is their natural state as well.

Imagine the angels giving your soul a bath, washing it in innocence. Take a deep breath and allow a moment of innocence to fill your lungs.

An Angelic Reflection: My soul and spirit are innocent and free.

By Mary Beth Crain and Terry Lynn Taylor

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Posted Sat Jul 28, 2007 1:11 am...

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Posted Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:21 pm...

July 28th ~ Contents Under Pressure

An Angel Reminder:Open carefully

Have you ever felt like the contents of your life have been dumped on the ground before you? That every thing you ever believed in and depended on has suddenly been turned upside down? If so, you have been given a wonderful gift, because now you can choose which items to keep in your life and which ones to leave on the ground to be recycled and transmuted. Maybe you have been carrying some items around for too long and the heavy load finally broke open, causing the contents of your life to scatter. Every once in a while life seems to shake us up and knock loose a few things we have became too attached to. Next time it happens, ask the angels to help you pick up the pieces.

We can take stock of the contents we are carrying around before they are dumped out before us. Think of what contents in your life may be under pressure and think of ways you could relieve the pressure or get rid of it. The angels want you to lighten your load and enjoy some levity.

An Angelic Reflection: I will seek to relieve the pressure in my life in natural ways.

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Posted Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:43 pm...

July 29th ~ Mental Sanctity

An Angel Reminder: The mind is the universal place of worship.

Imagine a sacred room where God/dess lives. Let's say this room is in your house, and it is up to you to decide who gets to go in and be with God. Our minds are such sacred chambers. A mind is like a force field surrounding the soul, spirit, and body. Because we encounter God and the angels within this force field, it is important for us to keep sacred space available in which to welcome our divine friends. We must always remember that our minds are inviolable and protected by the angels. Our thoughts are private until we share them. Not everyone will understand your innermost spiritual thoughts and feelings, so often the right thing to do is keep them to yourself and to your angels, and to create enough privacy in your life to have the time and space to reflect upon and nourish them. In this way, our sacred room of the mind becomes our haven of spiritual resource and sustenance.

Do you have your sacred room ready and available for you to use any time you need to? Is God/dess comfortable there? This room is your inner place where you can try out new ideas, heal yourself, relax, communicate with the angels, and open your soul to divine inspiration.

An Angelic Reflection: My mind is a private sacntuary, a place of refuge against the storms of negativity, and a meeting place For God and the angels.

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Posted Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:03 pm...

July 30th ~ Future

An Angel Reminder: There is no need to go into shock over the future.

The future is the time that comes after the present. By the time you think about that, you will be in the future. The future of humankind looks pretty bleak right now, especially if you know anything about the conditions in Third World countries. Some predict changes on earth in the near future, and again the picture is not so bright. Most futuristic scenarios feature humans acting like programmed computers and everything being saved by technology. Is this really what we are striving for? Think about your vision of the future. Don't get attached to it, and don't forget that the angels are now a large part of your future.

Brighten your future with the angels' light. The opposite of bleak is joyful, happy, colorful, bright and full of life. There is no reason that the future for you has to be bleak. Statistics are silly inventions from humans looking for certain outcomes. Don't buy into statistics; buy into the future of life.

An Angelic Reflection: I welcome the future with a joyful heart and a hope-filled mind.

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Posted Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:28 pm...

July 31st ~ Walking

An Angel Reminder: If in doubt, take a walk.

The best way to change the chemistry of a situation is not by taking a chemical but by taking a walk. Walking is one of the best ways to think. Your body is busy using energy so that your mind can sort things out in a reasonable way. Walking is great because we do it so naturally, and we can always find a nice place to stroll. Walking gets us out of the house and out of our minds. You can use a good walk either to think or to release yourself from thinking, to exercise and to calm your nervous system. The angels love to take walks with you; it is a great time to get to know them. Next time you have a disturbing thought pattern, go out and take a walk with the angels. When you come back your perception will be changed, and so will the situation.

Walking with the angels is easy. Simply go out and start walking without any real destination in mind. Ask your guardian angel to lead you. Feel a force of energy coming from yoru solar plexus that leads you along; you follow. As you are led, allow thoughts to come and go. If your guardian angel is walking fast, then think fast. If your guardian angel slows down, slow down your thoughts and notice the beauty around you. Most of all, have a good time and remember there are no set rules. All you need is a willingness to get out and let your legs move you forward.

An Angelic Reflection: I will walk and talk with the angels.

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Posted Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:20 pm...

August 1st ~ Drawn

An Angel Reminder: The angels are drawing you closer to heaven.

To be drawn means to be pulled in a given direction. When we are drawn to something we are attracted to it; it has enticed out interest. We can ask ourselves if we are drawn or driven by life. If we are driven we want to be in the driver's seat and go straight ahead by ourselves. On the other hand, if we are drawn to life we allow a higher power and the angels to pull us in a certain direction, trusting that it is the right way and enjoying the byways.

Think about drawing, as in drawing a picture. How does this relate to being drawn in life? How can you draw out the qualities you want from life, like artists draw out the beauty of what they see? Explore the possibility of becoming a life artist and drawing what you truly want from life.

An Angelic Reflection: I am ready to let the angels draw me in the direction of heaven.

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Posted Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:54 pm...

August 2nd ~Options

An Angel Reminder: In the human package, options are always included.

When we have decisions to make our problems to resolve, we should never feel backed up against a wall. Regardless of whether or not they are immediately evident, options are always available. Alternative ways of thinking and doing can always be found. We may see only one way out, but the angels see all the possible combinations and permutations of our beliefs and actions. If we feel angry, frightened, or trapped, we need to stop, rethink the situation, and enlist the angels' aid in helping us to see things from their larger perspective. We need to ask ourselves what it is we really want and what we can and can't give up in order to get it. We need to be honest with ourselves as to our real motivations, assessing whether or not our wants are in alignement with our genuine needs. Then we can either find or create the necessary options that will free us to take the right action, which comes not from desperation but from inspiration.

If you can see only one solution to a situation or difficulty, think about why. What beliefs or opinions are you clinging to that could be changed in order to give you more options. Think about what you really want to accomplish and why, and create alternative scenarios of achieving your goal.

An Angelic Reflection: I exercise my freedom of choice in clarifying my situations and resolving my problems.

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Posted Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:40 pm...

August 3rd ~ Osmosis

An Angel Reminder: Assimilate the positive.

Osmosis is a process of assimilation or absorption that happnes gradually and naturally. When we assimilate information by osmosis it can invlove simply being in the presence of a teacher we want to learn from. Osmosis starts with intention. If we intend to learn something, we begin to pick up information on many different levels. Supposedly our unconscious minds are always awake and learning, picking up signals and processing information that translates into the way we carry ourselves and the signals we give out. Osmosis is a two-way street; while we are absorbing information and nuances from others, they are doing the same with us.

It is wise to be aware of the subtle power of osmosis; then we will be more aware of who we are around and what we may absorb without being completely conscious of it. If we keep the angels present around us, by our intent to live in angel consciousness, then by osmosis we will be learning many things from the angels at all times.

An Angelic Reflection: I will assimilate and absorb the divine impulses of the angels, and I will give out angel energy through the power of osmosis for those in my presence.

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Posted Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:17 pm...

August 4th ~ Every Face

An Angel Reminder: One moon shows in every pool. In every pool there is one moon.
~Zen saying

Just as the moon shows in every pool, the one Creator shows in every face. All religions that worship Creator worship the same Creator. Does the Creator have a different face in each religion? No, but humans interpret Creator in their own ways, which make it seem trhat soem religions are worshipping a different Creator. Most of the world's religions are based on moral teachings designed to uplift the soul, and most include a belief in angels. With all the supposed differences among religious beliefs, the experiences of teh Creator are very similar, and the Creator remains the same.

How much do you know about the world's great religions? It is easy to pick up bits and pieces of information these days about Eastern religions, and many people strive to be eclectic in their spiritual readings and teachings. Explore the many teachings for insight into the religions of humankind, and you will find that although our beliefs may differ greatly, the Creator we all worship is the same.

An Angelic Reflection: I know if I look beyond the name of religion, I will see the same Creator in every face.

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Posted Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:22 pm...

August 5th ~ Moon

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"And of the white moon...

Praised be my Lord, by the flame

Whereby night groweth illumined

In the midst of its darkness..."

~St. Francis of Assisi

The moon is the symbol of the intuitive, psychic self. Shrouded in the shadow of the night, yet illuminating the darkness, the moon reminds us of the secret, powerful knowledge within us that can, if we heed it, bring the subconscious to light and illuminate our earthly path. Mythologicaly and metaphysically the moon embodies the qualities of intuition, receptivity, and desire for harmony and wholeness. Unlike the sun, it continually changes character, moving, in various phases, from abundance to scarcity to complete seclusion. So when we look at the Moon, we behold a mysterious unity of light and darkness, visible and unvisible, known and unknown - a unity that echoes in the deepest recesses of our own ever-changing, ever-mysterious selves.

How do you see the moon? Write down some images and phrases that come to mind. These images and phrases may reflect how you perceive your inner self. The next time you look at the moon, try for a moment or two to become one with it, to sense its essence. Then note what images and feelings emerge as you begin to open to the intuitive part of your nature.

An Angelic Reflection: I am in tune with my inner knowing.

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Posted Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:06 pm...

August 6th ~ Practice

An Angel Reminder: "Tell me, I'll forget. Show me, I may remember. But involve me and I'll understand."

~Chinese Proverb

Anything worth doing is worth practicing. If you want to enjoy doing what you love, you will want to take the time to practice it. Practice is great for freeing yourself to explore new ways of doing things. If you are practicing it means you give yoruself the chance to play at something until you get it right, whatever that means to you. We learn best by getting involved in something, knowing it inside and out. When we practice our art, we become comfortable with our talents and we put more energy into doing than into thinking about doing. Practice allows us to be one with the Divine and involved with life.

A spiritual practice is something we incorporate into our lives on a regular basis to help us live mindfully of the Divine. When we choose to learn something, we cannot expect to master it overnight. When we choose to use our free will for the good will of the Divine, we can't expect an instant change. It takes effort to do good, and the more we practice, the more effortless and natural living a good life will be.

An Angelic Reflection: I will practice getting involved in life, love, and laughter.

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Posted Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:55 pm...

August 7th ~ Spiritual Individualist

An Angel Reminder: Never become too comfortable with answers or affiliations.

Spiritual individualists keep their minds fresh and their interest in the big picture of life keen by having more questions than answers at any given time. Spiritual individualists are freethinkers; they do not rely on any one religion or philosophy to tell them what is right or wrong. Instead, they perceive that there are deeper truths in all human situations, truths that go beyond right or wrong. Spiritual individualists would never try to change beliefs, sway thinking, or deprive people of their right to reach their own conclusions. They seek mutual respect in this arena, and they move on quickly if they feel the heat of extreme dogma. After all, dogma is meant to be accepted as true without questions, and spiritual individualists seek questions, not answers.

The spiritual individualist wants to know God, not just be told about God. Do you want to really experience God in your own life, in your own ways? If the answer is yes, get to know the voice of the Divine God Within. You can learn to connect with the God Within for your own answers and for interesting new questions. Ask the angels to help you get to know God and enjoy knowing God as they do. How can you really trust God if you don't know God for yourself?

An Angelic Reflection: I am a freethinker ho wants to know God in my own true way.

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Posted Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:25 pm...

August 8th ~ Angel Medicine

An Angel Reminder: The angels carry the medicine of Divine Creation.

Angel medicine is anything that improves our mental peace and brings harmony to our souls and spirit, strengthening our connection to the Divine Creator. Angel medicine is not dispensed in pills or liquid, and it will never be studied or developed in a scientific laboratory. Instead, it is personal to us - our own unique prescription for relief from self-doubt, frustration, and other forms of unhappiness. When we take our angel medicine we receive understanding and personal power. In certain Native American thought systems, each creature is said to carry its own medicine. Through distinctive patterns of behavior, for instance, each animal can send us messages to help us achieve clarity. Just as we can call upon the medicine of a certain animal, we can also call upon upon the medicine of a certain angel for help and understanding. Remember that there are angels representing each divine quality and that they are only too happy to bring that quality into your life.

Design your own angel medicine cabinet. What would you find within? What do you need to stock up on? What should you get rid of because it has expired? Create an angel medicine bag. Get a little pouch and fill it with items symbolizing your own angel medicine. Some ideas for things to include in your pouch: beautiful rocks or stones, a feather, a heart, small pictures, a saying, a prayer request, ancestral artifacts, religious medals, flowers, or whatever is meaningful to you.

An Angelic Reflection: The medicine of the angels touches my soul and heals my spirit.

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Posted Thu Aug 09, 2007 4:44 pm...

August 9th ~ Explanantions

An Angel Reminder: "Who can explain it? Who can tell you why? Fools give you reasons; wise men never try."

~Rodgers and Hammerstein, South Pacific

Do you sometimes feel that the more you try to explain yourself, the less you are understood? Or, do you often try to explain something about life that you don't understand, hoping it may lose it's power over you? For example, when tragedy strikes, we may try desperately to come up with some explanation fo it. But how could we really explain tragedy? And why do we need to? We think that if we explain the unknown, we will have nothing to fear. But the angels understand that some things are unknown to us for a reason and that only by accepting the mystery as it is do we free ourselves to move past fear. In time we will know all that is to be known, but for now angel wisdom tells us to accept the seemingly inexplicable and proceed forward in our quest for enlightenment.

Accept the fact that sometimes, maybe often, you are not going to be understood. Accept the fact that here on earth there are some things you may never understand. Ask the angels to guide you past explanations and into moment-to-moment living.

An Angelic Reflection: Through reflection upon and accepting what I don't understand, I grow closer to the true meaning of life.

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