I Believe in Angels

My angels have been working BIG TIME with me this year and it's just Jan. 11. I've had major insights almost everyday. Yesterday I experienced my angels at work, in a way that culminated in me sending you this video with the music and lyrics (subtitled in Spanish) of Abba's song "I Have a Dream." You may know it by the lyrics "I believe in angels."

Here's a great one with English lyrics.

The story: Yesterday I had lunch with my dear friend Amy - what a sweet angel in my world. We chatted about life and our art inspirations and dreams. We each had so many insights and successes to tell. They kept spewing out and we could barely keep up with what we wanted to share next. Lots of tingling in my body as each story/success offered huge life insights. (Material for future posts!!!!)

On my way home, I couldn't figure out why I was being slowed down.....by traffic jams, detours, etc. I knew it was meant to be so I just relaxed into it and found a scenic drive home. I suddenly remembered I could use a can of tomatoes to make tortilla soup. So I turned the corner and went to a store I don't typically shop to buy one can of tomatoes. Again, I got in an exceptionally SLOW line. I was in no particular hurry but am not a fan of waiting. I decided to just relax again. 

Then in line, I started hearing this song...."I believe in angels, something good in everything I see." The song ended just as my transaction ended and I left singing it, and heard it all through the night. That interaction couldn't have happened if I had followed any other path or inclination, including fighting traffic or fighting "what is." 

When I got home, I had an unexpected, unsolicited call offering me all I had been asking for over the last 2.5 months. Ahhhhhhhhh. Thank you God and your sweet angels!!!!!!!!!! Answered prayer with no action on my part. Who knew?

My angels were talking to me clearly yet subtly and sweetly yesterday, conveying the message: 
Simply follow the road ahead, don't get in a hurry and let the universe BRING you exactly what you need instead of chasing after what you think you need.

What is your dream? Do you believe in angels?? 

Can't wait to hear how they are working in your life.

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. 

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Sunny Window 8x6" Oil on canvas panel

Available on my art blog.

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?? 

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. 

Art Inspiration from Raphael and Gabriel

Three years ago, I had a color dream - I simply saw vibrant wonderful colors: vivid lime green surrounded by brilliant white, surrounded by teal. It was so inspiring. I'm an artist but I wasn't painting or even a fan of abstract work at that time, so I created a still life entitled "Cream and Sugar." In the dream, the colors did appear in the form of orbs within orbs.

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Cream and Sugar  8x10" oil on canvas panel 

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Two years later, my landscapes were becoming so abstracted I was started painting abstracts. Then I remembered my memorable color dream. So I created an abstract painting from it I call "Inspired Dream." Lime green, surrounded or grounded by white, all surrounded by teal. This story is of angelic significance because green (emerald green, even teal) is the color of archangel Raphael. I now know the hits orange or bronzy colors represent the presence of archangel Gabriel, who inspires artists. So I feel very inspired, connected to and supported by Gabriel and Raphael. Woohoo!

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Inspired Dream  30x24" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas 

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Yes, someone above knew before I did that I'd be painting abstracts. I've been painting for a number of years, but painting this felt different, freeing, exhilerating. I was painting wildly, using the palette knife for the first time and following my heart instead of my head. Was so much FUN!!

Do you receive inspiration from above?? In what form? Music, art, screenplays, designs? New concepts, ideas to solve problems? I'd love to hear!

P.S. In the prior post, I tried hard to get the type to match my other posts - black. But nothing doing. Then I realized the type color was teal green and the post was all about Raphael. So he definitely wanted the type to be GREEN. And so it is!

Archangel Raphael

I feel very close to and blessed by Archangel Raphael. He is the archangel of healing. I have invoked him to help my parents' with their health and my own health, and he has really come through. He is represented by the color emerald green. 

Raphael's name means "Medicine of God" in Hebrew, or "God has healed." In the book of Tobit, Raphael reveals himself as one of the seven archangels "who stand before the Lord" (Tobit 12:15). It's said that the longest speech by an angel appears in Chapter 12 of the book of Tobit. Here Raphael takes human form and cures Tobit of blindness and helps Tobit's son on his travels and delivers Tobit's family from many difficulties.

I just learned tonight that Raphael healed Tobit of blindness! My parents have both recently had fabulous results with cataract surgery, after I invoked Raphael on their behalf. They have had healing breakthroughs in many areas. Yay!! 

I often have massages by my spiritual friend and great healing worker Anne Marie Palmer. She invokes the angels and particularly Raphael before a massage. With my eyes closed I see colors in my minds eye. During my last massage I could "see" emerald green light from corner to corner of the room - in my minds eye with my eyes closed. It was a powerful feeling - surprising and comforting. I came home, checked my angel books and yes, it is indeed Raphael that is represented by green light. So he was clearly there helping Anne Marie help me! 

I recommend you invoke Raphael's assistance when you or a friend need healing. You are likely to feel or see green light, feel a tingling sensation in your limbs as Raphael does his healing work. Let me know what happens when you call upon Archangel Raphael. Ask and expect amazing healing. It may take time but it will come.

Be the Love You Want to See

One more song message story. I'm particularly open to song messages because I'm primarily clairaudient. Others are open to third-eye visions (clairvoyant). Still others are clairsentient and are sensitive to feelings and experiencing intuitive knowings. I have a bit of all three but am primarily clairaudient.

The last few weeks, I've been hearing an old song in my head that became a BIG message for me. Ever heard of the 60's song "Georgy Girl" by The Seekers? It's from my early childhood days and I was hearing a few words and a light melody:


Hey there Georgy girl, 
Do do do do do do do do do do dooooo.
La la la la la la la la la la la la la laaaa.
The world would see, a new Georgy girl.

OK, I was intrigued. I loved the spirited melody, brought up fun memories -  but what were the mysterious missing words? I looked up the lyrics and was quite moved. Here's the refrain:

Hey there, Georgy girl.

There's another Georgy deep inside.

Bring out all the love you hide, 

And oh what a change there'd be.

The world would see a new Georgy girl.

Wow! This was a big message. In the areas of my life where I want more love, I should BE the love. At the office, in my neighborhood, among friends, family and even in my marriage, I need to be the love I want to see. This takes courage.

Other artists have spoken similar themes. In the Beatles' song "The End," Paul McCartney wrote the line: In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.

I've heard this is true for anything we are seeking. Whether it's love, abundance, acceptance, fun, adventure, comfort or compassion. Whatever you are seeking, simply be the thing you want to see.

Longing for compassion - take a gift or offer a kind gesture to another.

Longing for abundance - contribute to a cause you love or give an unexpected gift.

Seeking acceptance - forgive or accept someone you have held at a distance.
Seeking love - offer deep appreciation or love in a relationship that could use rejuvenation.

I like to think of myself as a giving person. But there are many areas where I can reach out, open up, be bolder and more caring and giving. Thank you Allison for opening my eyes to new challenges and new ways to grow.

Happy communicating with your sacred guides!! Please let me know what messages you are receiving. We can all learn from one another!!

Understanding Angelic Messages

Haven't posted in weeks. But I've known what to write since my last post.

When I awoke on Saturday, July 21st with the St. Francis prayer song message, I was so excited Allison, my guardian angel, had sent me such a sweet message. Beautiful to ponder AND perfect for my angel blog. I got up early, wrote my blog post and went back to bed feeling fulfilled. What a wonderful message to share.

Oh Master grant that I may never seek
So much to be consoled as to console
To be understood as to understand
To be loved as to love with all my soul.

I soon learned the song message was meant FOR ME! Sometimes when we receive angelic messages, it can take time before we understand the true meaning or guidance. But we will always be so enlightened. And that's the thing about messages from your angelic or spirit guides. They bring you just what YOU need to hear, when YOU need to hear it.

Back to July 21st. I found out at lunchtime that my husband was going to have to work most of the weekend. Surprise! Not only did he have to work that weekend, but the next two weekends and VERY late each weeknight for the next 3 weeks.

At first, I was NOT happy I would have to entertain myself all weekend. And each weeknight.  Luckily I did have a big art show to prepare for, so it helped me get that work done. Notice that I've still been talking about ME.

Oh Master grant that I may never seek
So much to be consoled as to console
To be understood as to understand
To be loved as to love with all my soul.

That song message was my guiding light for 3.5 weeks. It was Allison's way of gently helping me become a more considerate and giving spouse. It opened my eyes to the many areas of my life where I can seek to offer support, understanding and be attentive instead of longing for support, understanding and attention.

Iridescent Spirit Figure  22" x 7' x 3" by Mark Abildgaard

I'll share more stories about the revealing nature of angelic messages in future posts. Until then, thank you St. Francis and thank you Allison for your loving and soft but obvious guidance.