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6 FROM THE EDITOR Angels watch over us; sometimes they are ancestors

BY LYNN S. LAFROTH 8-9 GIFTS OF WELLNESS 10-11 Listen with your feelings; the angels speak

BY JANE BRUSS 14-17 Angels in heaven and on earth—here to help

BY VOHNNYE KAYE 20-21 Angels guide us from peace to power

BY CHRISTINA LUNDEN 24-25 Artist paints angels and says “if you listen, they are speaking”

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Angels watch over us; sometimes ancestors

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I R A C L E S H A PPEN ever y d ay. R e c ent ly a f r iend of m i ne told me a stor y that “classifies” in the miracle category. She was bereft over her finances and wondering how to

she was back at her old home, sitting at the dining room table with her father Frank (long deceased.)

She was fretting in the dream about her lack of money to pay all the bills due. Then—in a light bulb moment—it came to her that she was living with her dad and she

pay a certain bill that was due. She tossed and turned for many nights, stressed out about how to get the funds to pay what was due.

One night she dreamed that

could ask him for help. She wanted to show him the bill, but couldn’t find it and was feeling frantic. He said to her, “It’s all taken care of.”

She said a huge burden was lifted

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from her and she woke up feeling free of anxiety and concern over the issue. She told her husband about her fears and about the dream; he said to her, “Frank will come through for you.”

Prior to her husband’s leaving work that same night, his boss slipped him $50, a bonus for a job well-done. Since he now had a little extra spending money (at the time he only had $2 in his pocket) he decided to stop at a local bar near home and get a beer. He played a video slot machine and BOOM! …he won a $900 pay-out!

My friend was sleeping when her husband got home but he was so excited he woke her up to share the news. He said, “Frank came through.”

They not only paid the bill that was due but a couple of others nearing deadline. Certainly a miracle!

Ask the angels and they’ll see to it that miracles occur for you!

Lynn S. LaFroth is managing editor of www.esswellness.com. She can be reached at info@esswellness.com

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CAVORTING WITH ANGELS

Listen with your feelings; the angels speak

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T’S A simple truth. It’s even printed on currency.

We are blessed with Divine Guidance, two of the forms being angels and the gift of intuition. When we listen to and act on our guidance, we transform the zero-sum “survival of the fittest” mindset. We grow stronger spiritually and come closer to manifesting our Divine Purpose, our luminous gospel light that is inside every one of us.

For many individuals, Divine Guidance, infinitely wise and allknowing, is a language of feelings. When we experience a subtle or strong instinct, our guidance is speaking. Choose to ignore it and the folly of our choices will be apparent, each and every time—perhaps subtly at first and then increasing exponentially until the impact forces us to act.

In other words, to resist is to repeat.

entities represented creation, preservation, and regeneration. The Neolithic people of Catal Huyuk venerated birds and bees as the messengers of divine deities, since they were free from the gravity of earth and able to soar. The spiritual aims of pre-Christian traditions included transformation of consciousness through rituals with winged goddesses and frame drums (representing heartbeats, the sustaining rhythm of life). Eventually, the winged Neolithic and Paleolithic goddesses were rewritten as subservient Judeo-Christian angels.

SPROUT SEEDS IN EARTH

Because the language of the universe is not literal, your understanding and cultivation of how the Divine specifically speaks to and guides you is fundamental to your personal clarity and evolution. Making the most of your gift depends on BEGIN WITH BIRDS AND BEES your ability to listen and trust. For

Recognizing Earth as sacred example, when the element of frusand that living things are the con- tration or dis-ease enters any area duit between heaven and earth, our of your life, the Divine is tapping ancestors maintained that winged you on the shoulder. By quieting

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your mind, resting your eyes, and breathing, you’re synching up with your intuition. Additionally, what captures your attention throughout the day as you read, see, and listen are clues to you about your life, your Divine Purpose, your dharma.

By discerning the information you receive and trusting the feeling of wholeness, contentment, and ease, your life takes on new meaning.

Numerous traditions assert that we are accountable for our thoughts, words, and actions, and provide parables that teach us to access our higher awareness. An Algonquin story tells of Tchakabech climbing to heaven on a tree to be enlightened by the sun. The Jacob’s Ladder Biblical story describes our continual ascending and descending a metaphorical ladder planted on earth that reaches heaven. The process of accessing Divine Guidance is a form of the ascent to heaven, yet it is only half the journey. The descent implies continuing the transformation within and for the benefit of your community. Because, in keeping with Buddhist teachings, even

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the sacred lotus is rooted in wet soil on Earth.

Accessing guidance of the Divine is a process of trust. It might be unusual at first, yet on the wings of birds you soar serenely, purposefully through the ascent and descent. Net result? Feeling secure

in the world, discovering your dharma, and living with humility, compassion, and gratitude. Not to mention, the spectacular vista of our Sacred Earth from top of the tree surrounded by lotus blossoms creates a plus-sum journey that makes your heart smile.

Jane Bruss is an author, individual coach and community trainer, speaker, and Adjunct Professor, specializing in spiritually-based Sustainable Living, Health, and Wellbeing. For her blog and suggested readings, v i s i t w w w. j i g m e j a n e . c o m or Jigme Jane Bruss on FB.

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Angels in heaven and on here to help

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ANY YEARS ago I read Doreen Virtue’s little blue book called Earth Angels describing different soul origins. Doreen is very angelic herself and connected to her Earth Angel origins. In looking back, one idea that I really seemed to connect with regarding soul origins of the angelic realm is that Earth Angels generally have difficult relationships with the opposite sex. It was helpful for me to take a look at this aspect and get a better understanding of why.

The simple version or answer to this question of why, is that the quality and degree of love which emanates from an Earth Angel’s heart draws in those who are wounded and need love, but cannot always receive love. Others see our glow and really fall in love with that light. It is our gift to teach and demonstrate to these beings that this light resides inside of them as well and that we are simply the reflection of that light, i.e., the mirror affect.

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learning to trust in love once again.

We may, as well, learn discernment and choose what is ours to participate in by paying very close attention to what feels right and enlivens us and what feels wrong and holds us back. We are not responsible for saving the world. Please discern all your involvements.

IDENTIFY THE EARTH ANGELS BY THEIR SWEETNESS

From my experience Earth Angel souls usually appear much younger in physical body than their biological age. They have a sweetness about them. They are drawn to expressing themselves with blonde or light colored hair and almost always have very bright eyes. It is as if the stars are shining through their eyes. Many of them have been blessed with an angel name. Many angel names end with, begin with or include the letters el in their names.

El is also an indication of resonance with the Elohim which is an aspect of the creator god/goddess angelic realm. Examples are names such as Rachel, Michael, Isabel, Ella, Sam-

uel, Mirabelle, Jewel, and Eleanor.

Earth Angels are drawn to my energy practice because I am an Earth Angel myself, but also because, I teach Integrated Energy Therapy practitioner courses and healing angel classes. IET is a healing modality which directly interfaces with the Healing Angels of the Energy Field. These angels are Ariel who is the overseer of IET, Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, Celestina, Cassiel, Sarah, Daniel, and Faith. Each Angel works specifically with a chakra area or an organ system or both. In an IET session, we release the emotions of guilt, shame, distrust, threat, shoulds, heartache and betrayal, anger, resentment, stress, disempowerment, and fear.

We imprint the energies of innocence, trust, worthiness, spiritual confidence, support, unconditional love, freedom, forgiveness, ease and empowerment, and safety.

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CAVORTING WITH ANGELS Angels here to help continued...

THE MESSAGE: JUST ASK!

I have been blessed to have met many Earth Angels in person. As I have become more and more familiar with the energy of the heavenly angels, I have been gifted with the ability to channel in a reading setting. In this setting, the Angels have spoken to me these same words repeatedly. “Please ask all the Earth Angels to call on us. Please tell them that we cannot help them unless they ask. Please tell them that it is the asking which makes us joyful and enlivened as heavenly angels. When the Earth Angels ask us for help

or guidance we are ecstatic because we have agreed to be here for this purpose. It is so much easier to be an angel on the heavenly realms than to be embodied as an Earth Angel.

We are here to help as that was our agreement before you incarnated. So, please remember to ask and ask and ask. We feel you, see you, and love you so much. We are here spe-

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cifically to help you.

It is our joy and our pleasure.

Remember our agreement, remember to listen, and remember to ask. We are all in this together.

We thank you for agreeing to take on the difficult job of incarnating as Earth Angel beings.

Our hearts are wide open to you in love, joy, and gratitude. It is you who has stepped up and out into the realm of

Earth and we are your helpers.

Please know this and act upon this knowledge.�—In Gratitude with Love, Bonny Kraus (aka) Vohnnye Kaye Bonny Kraus is a Master Instructor of Integrated Energy Therapy and teaches in the Midwest in the months of April Through September and in Sedona in the months of October through March. Bonny offers distance IET sessions as well as distance angel readings. See httP:// www.earthangeltherapies.com or learniet.com/bonny_kraus.asp for more information or email her at earthangeltherapies@gmail.com

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E STILL. Breathe deep to connect to that peace.

Peace dwells in the heart of silence. Do you remember when you are in a tense conversation or situation that you don’t have to respond or react?

You can take a breath and make a choice as to what you want to do this time. You always have a choice. Peace brings stability into your life.

HOW CAN YOU BE STABLE WITH ALL THE CHAOTIC SITUATIONS AROUND YOU IN THE WORLD?

Stability is easier if it comes from within and if you recognize that no one can shift you from that place unless you let them. The Angels have shared that we are so used to people controlling us that we just allow the same situations to have the same outcomes— even though we may not like the outcome of these encounters. Choose not to be shifted.

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BY CHRISTINA LUNDEN

guide us from to power Peace .... Stability .... Light .... Love .... Power ….

Peace brings Stability into your life.

Stability brings Light into your life.

Light brings Love into your life.

Choose a different outcome. Then you can have a more stable life. Stability brings light into your life.

Where there is light, there can be no darkness. Even a little light can make a darkened room bright.

Do you feel like you are a light in the darkness? Just remember you are never alone. Your Angels are a part of your Soul and are always with you.

To connect to them, think of them or call them forth. They cannot be sepa- for help in learning ways to love your- Blessings of peace, stability, rate from you so they will be there self more. Little things we change in light, love and power, Christina that instant. Connecting to your our inner lives like this make huge Angels raises the light that you nat- changes in our outer world. Love Christina Lunden has a calling to share urally shine in your aura every day. brings power into your life. messages of truth, light, knowledge, and This is a blessing to you and a blessing This power isn’t egotistical or wisdom to give you a greater underto all who come close by you, touch- controlling. This power is through standing of how to personally connect ing your spiritual space. Light brings the essence of love. The more you love to the Angels of your Soul. These meslove into your life. the more of this kind of power flows sages can empower you to remember through you. You can speak words the full spiritual being you are and THE ONLY WAY TO LOVE of affirmations and they manifest in assist you to live the life of joy that OTHERS IS TO LOVE your life quickly. You can think and you so richly deserve. Visit Christina’s YOURSELF change the energy of your feelings website and experience her written

We love our families. We love instantly. You can make clear choices messages, internet radio programs, our friends. But do we? By having of what your experiences will or will videos, books, inspirational screensaver peace, being more stable and expand- not be and who they will or will not and more; all there for you to feel love, ing your light, you may see things be with. You will not only think peace, and joy while strengthening differently. The Angels share that that we are all connected as One but your Angel connection. She is also the only way to truly love others, is you will know it. Copyright 2011 © available for private phone Angel Soul to love yourself. Do you love yourself Christina Lunden ~ Creator Media- Sessions. www.ChristinaLunden.com now, this moment? Ask your Angels tor All rights reserved. december 2011 21

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Artist paints angels and they are speaking”

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F T E R 10 ye a r s of p a i nt i n g g u a rd i a n a ngel portra its for people I call myself “The Angel Artist.”

WHAT STARTED THIS EXCITING, REWARDING, AND WONDERFUL GIFT THAT I RECEIVED FROM ABOVE?

When I was 20 years old, I had my first near-death experience (NDE) and traveled down the tunnel and saw the very bright light surrounded with a peach color. Coming toward me were many people that I loved and had missed so much. “I am so happy to see you, and you, and YOU!” I said to all of them. It was so wonderful to be with them again! Then, came an angel with a beautiful box. She told me that I had to go back and do my mission.

“No! I don’t want to go back”—but back up the tunnel I went.

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told me my mission: I was to paint the guardian angels for terminally-ill children in the hospitals. So, finally I knew and paint I did! I painted over 2,000 free angels for these wonderful children. Each child recognizing their angel. Finally, I broke down and decided I had to paint for all the people who asked for their angels done, too, but weren’t sick. I’ve painted more than 6,000 angels now. Here I am, doing what I truly love more than anything else in my world!

How to Talk to Your Angel.....The Easy Way. It tells you just that.

Also, it suggests a day of gratitude.

Saying thank you for everything you take for granted and limit the amount of negativity that day. You will raise your vibration so that you can attract only the good things you desire so much. Try it one day. It’s not as easy as it sounds, but it definitely will make a difference in your life.

PAY ATTENTION, YOU WILL HEAR THEM SPEAKING HOW DO I DO IT? I am an artist and I channel

I simply ask your angel to come through me and draw herself/him- angels. We all can talk with our self and they do! They tell me their angels. Just open your mouth start name and give me a message for you talking!! (That’s what it says in that is pertinent for right now. The the book) You talk with them just angels truly help us to connect to as you talk to your best friend— our higher self and give us guidance because they are you best friend. when we are at a loss. When you They never criticize and always love talk to them, you give them permis- you. What could be better? Listen sion to act for you and accomplish to your angels by noticing the little miracles where you couldn’t. ( Don’t things—a ringing in your ears or a forget to always so “Thank you” knowing in your heart. Some people whenever you ask for something actually hear words, most of us get a “knowing.” Pay attention to that from your angels!)

The angels have written a book and as you practice paying attention, and I have illustrated it. It’s called you will truly become “in tune”

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says “if you listen, with the angels and you will be the expert you were meant to be!

HAVE AN ANGEL PARTY

If you would like to receive two free angels, gather five to 20 friends and allow me to paint at least five angels for them. Everyone doesn’t have to order an angel; my mission is to show you how wonderful it is to connect to angels and how easy it can be done. Come and tell your angel stories and I will share the stories from my new book coming out this winter: Angel Stories by an Angel Artist.

C o n t a c t Pa u l e t t e S a l o at 763-546-4076, http://www.paulettesalo.com and paulettesalo@aol.com.

Prices: angel book=$10, pastel angels=$75 (available on canvas for $150). There is a substantial discount for more than one angel painting. december 2011

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