And Then There Were Angels ...
is able to communicate with the Divine.
~Doreen Virtue, Ph.D.
It was just one of those mornings. I know you've had these yourself—when you can't seem to pull yourself out of a dark hole, no matter how hard you try.
Last evening I received some sad news about a dear loved one and his health. Despite taking all my own good advice (see Monday's post on Evening Detox), I slept poorly, and woke up feeling even worse.
Listening to my inner guidance system, I attempted to discern what morning choices I could make for myself to lift my mood. Nothing resonated, except coming here to blog land. Perhaps that would cheer me. I checked for new posts on friend's blogs and landed on dear Diantha's. It did resonate, so I took her sage advice and headed for the porch. Perhaps I would find my own rabbit or, better yet, one would find me.
But I never made it to the porch. A little voice urged me to the closet to get my angel cards: "Healing with the Angels" by Doreen Virtue. A treasure awaited within, I was sure.
If you have read my book, Your Truest Self, you already know that Doreen is one of the 12 Holy Women featured there. I'd spoken with her a few times over the years (once for the purpose of a magazine interview) and I always resonated with her wisdom. In the book, she represents the Seventh Transformational Truth, "I Know Divine Assistance is Available to Me at All Times."
So, I prepared a little breakfast and gathered up my things, including the angel cards, to head out to the porch and spend some nice uplifting time with myself—and to look for that rabbit—or receive a message from the angels. But, somehow, I got sidetracked and ended up back at my computer.
I remembered that Tabitha had posted her new podcast and was featuring my Evening Detox routine. I decided to listen, right then and there.
Well, if you have ever heard Tabitha's voice, it is the voice of an angel. Just listening to it eased my angst and lifted my spirits. And I also shed a few tears of gratitude ...
And then the angels really came to call.
Tabitha began speaking of an organization named "Chemo Angels." I was so touched by what she said that, after the podcast, I went right to their website. I read all about this wonderful program that pairs chemo patients with people who love to write letters and send little gifts to inspire them and give them courage. That's me to a T! Amidst the flutter of angel wings, I applied. I hope they accept me as a volunteer because I can't wait to get started.
In fact, I was so excited that I printed off a number of pages from their website to send to my 80-year-old mother on being a "Senior Angel," because she loves writing letters as much as I do. And because my dad, her beloved partner of over 50 years, died 7 years ago of cancer. Perhaps in his memory, she and I can volunteer together.
As you might guess, by now my spirits were lifted to the heavens. I was so thankful that the angels paid me a visit through Tabitha and Chemo Angels. Just to be sure (not that I doubted this angelic message), I finally sat down to draw an Angel Card. Guess which one turned up?
FRIENDSHIP.
This is what it said: "Know that God and the angels watch over you and your friends. They will lovingly help all of you during these transitions. This card signifies that you are ready to receive new friendships with people who mirror your interests and ambitions."
Amazing!
Right now, I am sitting in awe and appreciation at how life works ... of how divinely cared for we are. All we need do is ask, and it shall be given. I am grateful for the angelic gift of friendship.
I'd love to hear about your relationship with the angels, if you have one ...
~~~o~~~
Speaking of friendship, on Wednesday, July 29, I'll be on the radio with another new friend. Will you join me there?
I'll be chatting with Amy Jewell, CirklaGirl, about what it means to live as your whole and holy self. It's an open call, so you can actually dial in and ask a question or make a comment.
We can really talk, hear each other's voices, and share our hearts.
How fun is that!
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central time.
Call-in Number: (718) 508-9274. Call in a few minutes early.
Website / Show Page: click here.
If you can't join us "live," no worries. The show will be archived and accessible online.
Thank you, Amy, for providing this great opportunity for all of us to connect!
~~~~~
(Angel image courtesy of the movie, "Angels in America," by Tony Kushner.)
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15 comments:
Oh, how I am floating on cloud 9!!! I am so deeply grateful and knew from day 1 you'd play a loving part in my new growth. I am honored and blessed to know you Jan!
I have an Angel book that I read daily, because I deeply believe they surround us daily.
I look forward to hearing your interview!!
Love & Angelic Hugs,
Tabitha
Angels, whether one believes in their existence or responds to them as symbols, sure can be powerful. The most powerful one in my experience was that stone angel I saw in the cemetery that I wrote about in the Angel passage early in OF.
I'd been thinking about maybe making my next post on another "angel" in my life so now you've got me leaning more in that direction…
That is such a great idea - I've signed up! Writing is one thing I can do. It is indeed blessed synchroicity, because only yesterday I was thinking about doing some voluntary work or something for charity but wasn't sure what to do.
I speak with angels every day - for they are among us.
As soon as I read your email I wrote you a note and slipped it in an envelope. Then I prayed for your sick relative.
All morning, my heart was heavy with thoughts of you. I was so busy I didn't make it back to my computer to check your blog, so in the midst of my busy morning I lifted you up in prayer.
Now 7.45PM I just read your post. I got goose bumps realizing that God kept you on my heart so that I could prayer for you. Without knowing what your morning was like, He prompted me to prayer that you will surrender yourself and your anxieties to Him to make room for peace.
He answered my prayer and I am so thankful that His angels were watching over you today - lifting you out of your dark hole and setting you down in a puddle of peace.
Tabitha,
Well, there is a lot of floating around going on today. Do you hear all those wings flapping?!
So good to hear that you have an angel book that supports your journey. Again, thank you, Tabitha for your inspiration and making me aware of Chemo Angels. :-) It will be a lovely adventure, I am sure.
Paul,
I agree with you. Even as symbols angels, gods, goddesses, nature spirits, and more....all serve as reminders of faith and invite us to explore what it is we really believe. I will look forward to your next post. :-) Perhaps it was an angel that nudged you, not me. (smile) Or, as Doreen Virtue advocates (as I do in my book), we are all Earth Angels to one another.
Ms. Stoneweaver,
So glad to hear that you received an angelic nudge too to connect with Chemo Angels. (We are making Tabitha very happy here.) Yes, another one for Earth Angels...divine presence walking the planet in human form.
Cheryl,
Your prayers were so welcome. I just felt hour by hour like I was being lifted up. Thank you for that! So much of this journey is all about surrender. Trust. Faith. Allowing our spirit to connect with the greater Spirit to know when to let go and let God. Blessings back to you!
Jan, angels are everywhere it seems! I have always believed that! Several have already come to write on our blogs. I am very excited to explore this new avenue you have mentioned! What a GREAT way to spend our energy and direct our passion to help others. Yes, sometimes when the sky is darkest, the light can shine the brightest.
Many blessings to you my dear friend.
xo
I am listening to Tabitha's podcast as I write this comment. Jan, you are such a gift! This is such a great community. Tabitha is talking about you, Lance and Jamie and you are talking about Tabitha and me. What a wonderful woven web of support! There are some angels right there!
Diantha,
I hear you. Angels everywhere we look and yet many more unseen. :-) Blessings!
Amy,
More earth angels...May we all be earth angels to one another, not only in hours of need, but as prayerful, non-anxious presence every day of the year. :-)
I'm a chemo angel too-it is so rewarding and I know you will love it!
and isn't tabitha's voice just mesmerizing?? I feel calmer just listening to her. :-)
You did a wonderful thing and that always lifts one's spirits. I am sending prayers and hugs.xoxo
I often feel angles around guiding me along my journey. I truly felt their presence at my aunts bedside as she was making ready for her transition to her new life. There was such a feeling of Love and Peace in the room, it was palpable.... Angels are among us.... You Jan and others are living angels guiding us on our daily paths of life, and for that I thank you. I love the Chemo-Angel site and have passed it along to other family and friends. Thank you again. Love and Light, Nina P.
Hi Jan, There are so many points to respond to in this post. I am deeply sorry for the news you received about your friend and I'm sending a hug across the waves for comfort. I really loved being able to see you process the feelings you were having. I think it is wonderful that you kept listening to what you wanted and needed to do next, and I love it that you kept seeking inspiration and connection to lift you up--instead of something that matched your sadness more in the mode of "misery loves company." I agree with you that Tabitha's voice is like an angels. It is wonderful that you applied to be a chemo angel and that you thought to get your mother involved! And that friendship card at the end--how lovely!!! I am happy for you that you found nourishment in your time of need. And I love that this is another example of how when we look outside ourselves for ways we can serve, we are uplifted. Great, great post, Jan!
Brandi,
Oh, boy a whole gaggle of Chemo Angels, how wonderful. I should not be surprised that you are one too. Blessings!
Anonymous,
Thank you. What little we can all do in service of well-being of others....
Nina,
The description of your aunt's passing is beautiful. I had a similar thing with my dad.... There is guidance and support, if we can just tap into it. Believe. :-) Let us be earth angels together...
Jodi, thank you. I appreciate your wonderful comments. I always hope that each of us can follow our heart's whisperings, especially when we are down. Some might call this inner guidance or intuition, God or angelic connection. The term doesn't matter as long as we look within and listen deeply, then honor what we hear-- that is the important thing. So often we doubt what those whispers tell us. I sense that you listen to and honor yours a lot! Blessings!
~*~ deep, happy sigh ~*~
I am steeped in joy with
a smile on my face ~
( ( ( ( Jan ) ) ) )
This is such a beautiful, uplifting post that started with such sad news. May angels continue to support you and your loved ones.
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