There are three specific times in my life that I had an experience of interacting with these elusive but fantastical beings. And each encounter has left me wanting to know more. Who are they? Do they really exist? How do I thank them? These “Earth Angels” are light beings leaving as mysteriously as they come—at least that is how I have experienced them.
These three “angel” visits (by two women and one man) have had such a big impact on me that I wanted to share my story so that you too can stay open to receiving the magic of a spontaneous encounter with one of these “angels on earth” or “incarnated angels”. My Mom used to say something like—“you gotta believe—life is so much sweeter that way”. I am definitely a believer!
I understand that it is often rare to meet that special teacher who spontaneous and suddenly appears with the right information at the right time when you are not actively seeking her/him. But it happens. And with so much pain in the personal and collective world, Earth Angels can be a balm for the soul. Their calming, healing, loving energy/presence is palpable. They are sensitive and carry hope in their hearts. They are light bearers in times of darkness and fear. They are much needed on the Earth during these intense times. It is said that it is hard for them to be here but they come to bring potent medicine to the Earth and all life. A sacrifice. They are challenged to develop healthy boundaries as they know how to give of themselves all too well. But here they are to bring their messages of joy and love and to weave their magic.
The first angelic meeting helped to awaken my innate curiosity around energy medicine. It is because of her that I found my way into healing through hands on touch. I am forever grateful for the path I am on.
The second one helped me to stay in my body and comfort me. It is because of her that I learned that they come to us in a form that we will recognize. She took the form of the kindergarten teacher at my sons’ former school.
The third one recognized and sensed my tears and fears even though I was not outwardly crying in that moment. He helped me to find my own way by just holding space in the masculine form. My father is no longer in physical body; his words were fatherly. It is because of him that I feel my father cheering me on from the other side when I sit under the cottonwood by the river and watch the red tail hawks fly over the prairie dog filled open space. He brings the reminder that the veils between the worlds are thin. Ask for what I need and my prayers will be answered.
Things will be ok. All three assured me of that in their own ways. Sometimes I need a reminder. Sometimes, I need to hear that I am not alone. Often, I need to feel the frequency of love as it shows up in the world. They say to me “Let go, Let God”, and I feel, hear, and know it to be true. I truly want to live an inspired life, not one held back by fear and limiting beliefs and so I believe. In spite of the worry, I say YES. They have my back and are close by. I trust that.
The first angel I remember came to me having just given birth to my first son Levi over 25 years ago. I was alone in my hospital room struggling to figure out how to nurse my newborn. I looked up and she is standing by my bedside. She doesn’t give me her name. Her presence gentle and sweet and welcoming. Lots of nurses were in and out all day and night—she was one more person—a nurse I assumed- that was on the schedule. She spoke to me in a gentle manner and offered to shore up my energy field after the c-section. Ahhh, whatever, I thought. She explained how when the doctor performs a surgery, the incision is taken care of but the auric fields have a hole in them and energy can leak out. She asked, “Would you like me to work on you?” “Yes, sure” I said. That encounter would change my life. Her energy gift was palpable. I felt this difficult to name strength return. It was a calming and peaceful energy. She left quickly when there was a knock on the door and another friend wanting to see our baby.
I visited briefly with my friend and then asked the nurse if she could tell me who that lady was that was just in my room. She said what lady. I said the lady who just did energy work on me. She couldn’t tell me. She did a thorough search of personnel and came up empty handed. I knew I did not make it up!
I was released from the hospital but this woman stayed in my heart. Who was she? I continued to search for her. I still hold out hope that I would find her and thank her for her presence and her gift. That is how big her impact on me was that day so long ago.
The second angel appeared after my three boys—9, 6, and 2 and I were in an accident. I was driving to a school event in the mountains on an empty tank of gas. I pulled over rather quickly on the main street in Lyons to fill up at what I imagined would be my last chance. I did not see the motorcycle that was inching up on my right. The driver did not have time to slow down or stop and he clipped the bumper of the car. Neither of us were going fast thankfully, but here we were in a situation that required a strong presence and I was falling apart.
In utter shock. I pulled into the gas station and within minutes, the police and ambulance had arrived. All flocking to the two helmet less riders who were on the ground. Thankfully, I would learn that they were going to be ok. For what seemed like five long hours, I was horrified and scared. Alone as the scene escalated. I tried to attend to the people hurt and was told to stay away.
It was in that instant that this beautiful larger woman appeared at my side. She was calming. No one else came to see how I was doing. She stood close by and offered to stay for a bit. I was grateful for her presence. I turned to ask her name and she was gone. No signs of her. Strange. Since this happened going to a school event, word spread in the community. It was in that moment that I realized that the woman who came to me at the scene had a striking resemblance to a kindergarten teacher at my sons school. She took special interest in me and my story and would check in with me over the next five years which meant so much to me as the party sought legal action. I was terrified we would lose our house and everything.
The gift of this situation is that I thought that if I was ever hit, I might choose to do things differently. Many years after this, I was hit and I got a chance to do things differently.
And, the third angel presence came to me recently as a man named Andy. I was sitting on a rock on the side of the trail out of sight of most walkers/bikers, and this gentle man came walking by and asked if he could share some shade—that he wanted to sip his water and he was sorry to interrupt my meditation. I settled into an awkward sounding sure and that I would be happy to turn away if he wanted to pee knowing that I was occupying the only spot that had a little privacy. He said it was not necessary and after a bit of silence together, I got up to offer him the whole area and he said he was leaving too but before he did, he reached into his fanny pack and pulled out prayer flags and told me things would get better. I watched as he started to walk away and then I looked down at the flags and felt some emotion come up. I looked up again and he was out of sight—gone. Just like that he vanished leaving me with a sense of hope and that I was not alone.
This concept of an Earth Angel or someone who shows up and helps shift the energy, helps me make sense of what is difficult to make sense of. I get an attitude adjustment on the spot. How else do I explain the euphoric feelings I am left with afterwards? I am so grateful for the gift of these sightings. I find myself paying more attention to people on my outings. The Earth Angels walk among us, it is up to me to notice and give thanks to receive their gifts.
One thing that is said about earth angels is that love, healing and caring pours out of them. I think that it is worthy to want to try to be one who tries to brighten the lives of others in my day to day living. There is so much pain and sadness and heaviness among us and to stop and be curious about someone else? I have been on both sides and it is a tremendous healing for all parties involved to offer guidance, an ear or tune into whatever is needed in that moment.