Angels Aren't Real, Are They?

Do you believe in angels?

For most people, unless they've had some type of encounter with an angel, they typically don't believe that angels are real.

Now, when I use the word "encounter" I'm not necessarily talking about seeing an angel live and in person, or hearing the voice of an angel. There are millions of other ways to "encounter" an angel without being called nuts.

For example, have you ever narrowly escaped danger or even death? Perhaps you or someone who heard about your incident (or near-incident) may have made a comment like:

"looks like your guardian angel was doing his job"
"someone up there must like you"
"someone must be watching out for you"

Of course, they are referring to our heavenly pals, the angels.

Now you know these topics I write about are not typically religious in nature...and angels aren't necessarily tied to any particular organized religion. They are certainly more spiritual and supernatural in nature, and many people who believe in angels would not openly consider themslves to be "religious" people.

Here's something fun you can do. Will it prove to you whether angels exist? I don't know. I'm not here to "make you" believe anything. that's not what success is all about. I'm just here to offer alternative views.

It's up to you to try it on and see what fits.

So first let me ask you: is there any conflict in your life? No, seriously, stop laughing. Think about a specific conflict you are currently having with another person. Maybe you're on the outs with the boss. Maybe you can't get along with your in-laws. Maybe your neighbor is ticking you off on a daily basis. Pick one conflict and one relationship and think about it for a minute.

Now, take out a sheet of paper and write (don't type, don't email...there is something unique that happens when we physically write something down...I won't go into specifics here, but you can learn more about it here.) Write a letter to the guardian angel of that person. Tell them what you want (think: "Highest Good") and ask for harmony and swift resolution of the situation.

HEre's a sample....let's assume the neighbor's dog poops in your yard, adn the neighbor ("Bob") doesn't use a pooper scooper. This infuriates you, and you could write this:

Dear Guardian Angel of Bob,
As you know, Bob takes his dog to poop in my yard every day. This really upsets me, and I get mad at Bob. I have asked Bob to pick up the doggy poop, but he laughs and ignores me. I am asking for your assistance and intervention in this matter. Please help us find some common ground on this issue, and help us find harmony, especially in this season of Christmas. Dear Angel, please bless Bob, and his dog, and my house, and my family. Please find an amicable solution for us all. Thank you very much for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Your Name

Now fold up the letter and put it away and watch what happens.

I can't predict what will happen, only that the matter will get resolved. Perhaps Bob moves. Perhaps he suddenly decides to take the dog to poop on someone else's lawn. Perhaps he buys a pooper scooper. Perhaps the dog dies and Bob decides to get a fish instead. Maybe you'll get transfered and move into a bigger house, away from Bob and inconsiderate neighbors. It's impossible to tell what or how, but the matter will be resolved for the highest good of everyone concerned.

Trust me, it works.

You don't even have to believe it works, but it works.

Just avoid blaming anyone in the letter, and bless everyone in the letter (and MEAN it) and be open to a solution, whatever that may be. And watch what happens when you ask for divine help from above....

Here's your ??? of the day:

What can YOUR guardian angel do for you today? Are you willing to ask for help to get what you want?

P.S. for a fun and interesting movie that offers a different perspective on angels, check out Dogma. If you're Catholic, you simply MUST see this movie.