Angels

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I have been seeing and receiving a lot of information about angels in the past few days, so began to look at my thoughts and beliefs on the subject. Personally, I feel that angels reside within each of our souls and spirits. That they are all around protecting, guiding but also judging.

I have now found out that it is common belief that there are actually nine levels or hierarchies of angels. These apparently being:-

1. Seraphim - the highest order and those closest to God, the ones that circle God's throne with love and devotion.

2. Cherub - these are the holders of all knowledge and wisdom, and we would be blinded with their brilliance

3. Thrones - are the counselors with the task of divine judgement

4. Dominions - look after all the small details as well as all other angel; they are the caretakers of the heavens

5. Virtues - preside over the elements of the world and look after nature

6. Powers - are responsible for the cosmic order and watch over the human race as a whole

7. Principalities - are minders of nations

8. Archangels - are the chief messengers of the heavens and have the task of overseeing the big picture of humankind and the environment

9. Guardians - are our individual protectors and guides

Now whether you believe in God, Allah, Buddha or just a higher power is not for me to judge. I find it somewhat reassuring that something more is looking out for our wellbeing. Yet, I also feel that these powers or spirits work with or through every single one of us in order to improve the world and teach you the lessons that we need to learn.

Even those you might look upon as fallen angels still have lessons that they can teach, and as such should be encouraged and not judged as that is not up to us to do.

In this regard, it is possible that every one of us is someone's angel. So today I ask you, who has been your angel, your protector, your guide, your teacher? Also who have you been or could be an angel for?

Angels

New Beginnings

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Lately I have been hearing from friends and family about new directions that their lives are taking. New careers, new opportunities, new relationships, and in some cases whole new lives. It reminded me of a story I read written by Dr Bernie S Siegel

The first time I was asked to give a report to the Board of Directors of Heaven I was quite nervous. When I finished I said, "the end", and God said, "No, not the end."

I thought I was in big trouble because I haven't done a good job, so I said, "That's the end of my report. I have no more to say." God responded, "I understand, but in Heaven when we finish a report we say, The Beginning. For instance, does the Bible end in conclusions?"

"No Revelations," I said.

"Right" God said. "And do you call a graduation a termination?"

"No, it's a commencement."

"Right again. Remember that life is a series of beginnings. The changes, losses, illnesses, and afflictions are not endings, but beginnings. We are changed and have to start a new life each time. So what do you now say?"

I shall try to find for myself, my family, and my patients the strength and courage to live this way."

The meeting was adjourned.

I now realise that in order to begin anew we must say goodbye to who we were. Old beliefs and identities need to be discarded so that we can move forward. So maybe we all need to have the courage to begin the new life that each day brings us. No matter what changes or losses you have experienced, step back and see where you need to begin.

New Beginnings