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Guardian Angels
Many believe that these supernatural beings watch over us and can also come to
our spiritual - and even physical aid - in times of great need. Can you call
on your guardian angel at will?
Do guardian angels exist? Do they sometimes come to the aid and comfort of
humans in need? Why do they appear to and help some people and not others? Do
you have a guardian angel? If so, how can you find out? And how can you
contact yours?
A recent poll published in Time magazine revealed that 69 percent of Americans
believe in angels, and 46 percent of that group believe they have a personal
guardian angel. There is no scientific evidence for angels, of course. The
only "evidence" we have for their existence is the long religious tradition,
stories from the Bible and the many anecdotes, like the one above, from people
who believe these spiritual beings have affected their lives. Ultimately,
angels are most often a matter of faith, and many believers have offered their
opinions on what a guardian angel's role can be in a person's life and even
how you can enlist their help.
What Are Guardian Angels?
Guardian Angels are thought to be spiritual beings that are "assigned" to
assist people here on Earth in various ways. Whether there is one angel per
person, one angel for several person or several angels for one person is open
to question. But whether you believe in them or not, or whether you want one
or not, believers insist that you do have a guardian angel.
What is their assignment? According to "Encounters of the Angelic Kind" at
Future365 (now defunct), "they intercept at many junctures in our lives and
help wherever they can to make our lives run smoothly. Sometimes this is by
inspiring a thought to spur us into action, at others it is to lend us
super-human strength, such as in the case of a woman being able to lift a car
long enough to free her trapped child. Or we hear of a runaway truck, with an
unconscious driver at the wheel, inexplicably swerving sharply at the last
moment to avoid a bus stop queue of people. In fact, there are many instances,
which are often put down to luck, coincidence or even a miracle, but which
have the touch of a hand of light behind it."
So why don't angels come to a person's aid every time it's asked for?
Sometimes, the article contends, "angels must stand back, whilst giving loving
support only, as we work things out for ourselves - these are the times when
we feel alone, the dark before dawn."
How Do We Know Angels Are There?
Even those who believe in the existence of angels concede that they rarely
make a physical appearance. However, there are other ways guardian angels can
make their presence known, they say.
"Some people say that they hear angelic sounds totally beyond human
description," according to the article "Angels" at Future365. "Others have a
feeling of sudden warmth or comfort, or, in times of sadness or grief, a
gentle cloak of feathered wings wrapping softly around them. Sometimes angel
energy may feel entirely different - like a sudden rush of air created by the
passing by of an 'angel on a mission' at the speed of light. This is often
noticed at times of impending disaster. At other times, simply an inexplicable
presence is felt."
What Do the Skeptics Say?
Davy Russell in the article "Angels, An Objective View" says: "Highly
religious people are likely to interpret coincidence as divine intervention;
or a mysterious 'human' hero as an angel sent from God, when in fact, they
were just benevolent human beings. Also, mara-like experiences or dreams could
be interpreted as angelic visitations. Maras, OBEs, NDEs, and alien abductions
all share similar aspects of an angelic encounter. Some UFO believers (usually
the religious ones) think of extraterrestrials as angels (or demons). So
called 'space brothers/sisters' are supposedly watching over and protecting
humankind, and playing a role in evolution of the human race."
Robert Graham, in his article "Angel Talk: Are You Listening" for Psychic
Journal, suggests that we all have guardian angels that are willing to
communicate with us, but that most of the time we are just too busy to listen.
If we are attentive, he says, and are willing to remain open to this
communication, we can receive subtle messages that can help us in our daily
lives.
"If you want a clear and concise message from your angel," Graham says, "you
must ask a direct question. Your angel will always answer your questions. You
must ask your question out loud. Clear, concise questions will get you clear,
concise answers. Answers will always be tangible and explicit, something you
can put your hands on. The answers I've gotten I could pick up and examine.
Asking a frivolous question will get you a silly answer. The universe will
match your level of sincerity."
Angels are always willing to help us, according to Doreen Virtue in her
article "Calling All Angels" on beliefnet, but we have to be willing to accept
the assistance since we have free will. "To ask for angelic assistance, you
needn't conduct a formal invocation ceremony," Virtue says. The methods she
suggests are likely to be much more familiar and comfortable to most people,
including:
writing a letter to your guardian angel - spelling out your problem and your
need
visualizing - "see" protective angels around you in your mind's eye
call them mentally - think your plea to the angels
speak aloud - state your case verbally
"Connect with Your Angel" suggests yet another method: meditation. "Make
yourself comfortable, sitting or lying down. Be aware of your breathing... Let
your body become limp and relaxed. Empty your mind; create space, just as
though the whole of the universe was there, inside you. Now just be. No doing.
Only being. Communicate to your angel that you wish to connect with her/him.
Wait in peace. Be aware of what happens. It may not seem much at first. Be
patient. Subtle changes will occur. You may see light, colors or form. You may
be aware of a presence. You may feel tingling sensations. You may feel
emotion. You will feel love."
Is all this just superstitious folly? Is the idea of guardian angels just a
human invention designed to help people cope with difficult problems? Or are
they real beings? The matter cannot be proved or disproved definitively.
Perhaps only your own faith or experience can determine their reality for you.
If you believe you have had an experience or encounter with an angelic being,
please write and tell me about it. Your true story will be included in a
future article.
Source:
ParanormalAbout.com
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