Thursday, December 13, 2012

Archangel Uriel

The number and names of the archangels varies among religious traditions, but four particular archangels are recognized by most all religious traditions: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel.

Uriel's name means "Light of God." It is said that archangel Uriel illuminates our minds with inspiration, ideas and insights and is known as the patron of music. He is also considered by many as the intellectual archangel, the one to call upon for wisdom, knowledge and understanding - he can even help you focus when multitasking. I had an artistic challenge and Uriel came through in a big way.

I recently asked my angels for color inspiration for this portal series of abstracts I'm working on. That night, I received two vivid color combinations in my dreams - two in one night! The second color combo was this one: bright yellow surrounded by white surrounded by gray with a hint of purple. 

©Debbi Smith Rourke
I later found out archangel Uriel, whose name again means "Light of God," is associated with pale yellow candlelight. Since he is known to illuminate us with inspiration, ideas and insights, there is no denying who brought me the specific inspiration for this little painting. I plan to enlarge it to 30x24" soon. Now the lines between my art blog and angel blogs are blurring!! Love it!!

Do you have any stories of inspiration you have received that could have come from Uriel?? 

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Live from your heart.

My angels have been showing me that it's vital to live from your heart rather than your head/mind/ego. Today, most people live from their rational minds. Many of us are now learning that you can stay in divine love and create your ideal world by living from your heart. 

The law of attraction brings you what your mind and heart focus on automatically. I've heard that creating from your mind brings both what you want and the opposite of what you want (due to the forceful, resistant nature of creating from the mind). Co-creating your world with God by living from your HEART brings ONLY what you really desire, and FAST. And you are living in the heart of God when you do this. Cool!!

Another song message has been filling my head all week. It's about believing in dreams and living in love and from your heart. What it is?? Ha - "The Candyman" song from the old Willy Wonka movie. It was also sung by Sammy Davis Jr.

Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it in dew
Cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two?
The candyman, the candyman can.
The candyman can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good.

Who can take a rainbow, wrap it is a sigh
Soak it in the sun and make a strawberry lemon pie?
The candyman, the candy man can.
The candyman can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good.

Willy Wonka makes everything he bakes satisfying and delicious,
Talk about your childhood wishes, you can even eat the dishes.

Who can take tomorrow, dip it in a dream....
Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream?

The candyman, the candyman can.
The candyman can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good.
And the world tastes good cause the candyman thinks it should.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgbdVihagWg
My husband has been playing this on his ukulele and I sing along. So fun to do silly things and just enjoy the moment. It brings more joy to you and the world.