Angels on Your Shoulder

Directions for making a simple angel box that can change your life.

Recently I gotten several emails from readers asking me for concrete ways to overcome fear once it has taken hold of their thinking. I find this Cherokee story of the two wolves a wonderful way to deal with fear.

As do most holidays Halloween has its roots in several different traditions. In the Celtic tradition it was called Samhain (pronounced sow-in) and it was the celebration of the harvest and the end of a year.

Ever since I saw my first spirit orb I have been fascinated by them. Since I know the people who took the pictures or took them myself I know they are not a hoax or enhanced in any way.

Since this is breast cancer awareness month I thought I would post about my favorite Saint, St. Agatha. Her story is horrendous and yet she died in peace. Her connection to her divinity was so deep she had only love and compassion for those who sought to do her harm.

Chamuel’s name means “He who seeks God.” He is often described as “pure love in a winged form.”

Our minds are a magnificent tool. They were just never meant to be in control. When our spirit is in control, we begin to experience a reality that is free of fear and limitation.

Fear is a learned response so we can learn to respond differently. It takes practice and it is possible.

I just noticed that the Salvation Army is starting to take applications from families in need for this coming holiday season. Many years ago I went to the mall around Christmas and there was an angel tree. I bought shoes for a family.

Here are some pictures of people doing spiritual practices while I was in Lithuania. Imagine yourself meditating as the sunsets or walking a labyrinth.

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