Shifting Perceptions

Messengers:

We have very few, if any, limitations in how we may appear.  We may be animate or inanimate, beautiful or repulsive, impressive or mundane.  We may be astronomically large or microscopic.  We could manifest as a rainbow, a scrap of trash, a sequence in a dream, a rainstorm, a digital impulse on the Internet, a blown fuse, or gust of wind.  The image we project could last a nanosecond or a billion years.

Todd Michael
THE EVOLUTION ANGEL



Recently, I have been exploring a book written by Todd Michael who served as a medical director of an emergency room and Level III trauma center.  THE EVOLUTION ANGEL is Todd Michael's documentation on a wide range of experiences he had while witnessing well over 500 deaths.  He reports communicating with spirits or angels or messengers.

The author tells us to always treat others with respect as they may be messengers who are a projection of God.  "We could manifest as a car driving too slowly in front of you, making you 'late' for an appointment.  We could be an animal crossing your path, a retarded person staring at you in a checkout line, a leaf falling into a pond that grabs your attention at just the right moment, a ragged homeless person asking you for money, or a small child smiling at you on the bus."

"For this reason, it is wise to treat everyone as if they were a messenger, a direct extension of God.  Be careful. Any stranger, any living creature you encounter may actually be a messenger.  Don't make a fool of yourself by being rude or aloof to a messenger of the divine."

To discuss whether or not Todd Michael's experiences are fact or fiction, is not my intention.  We are all entitled to our beliefs and I find his information to be most interesting.

What a different world we would live in if we shifted our perspective and remained mindful that God is in every single thing intending to support, encourage, and guide us through our life experiences.  We would never feel truly alone and the fear driven culture we live in would become more optimistic.  If we would open our eyes, truly open them, we would be aware of the magical world surrounding us. 

Two books,  ANIMALS SPEAK and NATURE SPEAKS written by Ted Andrews are wonderful books as a resources for understanding symbolism in animals and nature.  When we have an animal cross our path, and look up the symbolism of that particular animal, our life experience takes on more depth.  When a particular tree or flower keeps grabbing our attention, we can research it.  When the information is applied to our situation, we discover greater meaning and enhancement. 

Divine Spirit has surrounded us with angels, messengers, spirits, nature, and great synchronicity.  Our world "could" be a spiritual playground if we would only listen and shift our perceptions.

Opportunities ...

I am a promise.

I am a possibility.

I am a great big bundle of potentiality.

~ Children's song

There was a story I read some years ago about a man having a vision with a spiritual guide.  The guide asked if the man wanted to see the mistakes he had made in his life.  "No," the man declined, "I am all too aware of the errors of my ways."  So instead, the spirit guide showed the man opportunities he had missed during his adult life. 

I believe there are possibilities galore for all of us.  Some we don't recognize as opportunities while others we ignore.  We may be tempted by situations, but for whatever reason, we simply do not follow through.

Once I was invited by a physician to move to a Native American Indian Reservation with her family.  She had longed to serve this population and finally the arrangements had been made.  I was offered a position to counsel and share energy work on the reservation.  Loving Native American Culture, I was tempted to accept, but I declined. 

On another occasion, I was made an offer from people in Champaign, Illinois, to move to Prescott, Arizona.  A new community of like minded individuals was being developed where I could create a new way of living.  I decided not to accept.

Of course I wonder how my life would have unfolded in these different scenarios, but in many ways, I think we grow into our selves no matter where we are living.  The location or community may alter the experience, but I believe the needed lesson will be learned either way.

With hindsight, I think of the many times my spiritual guides must shake their heads and say, "She didn't get that either!"  So back to the drawing board they go, thinking of other ways they could attract my attention.  When I still don't respond to needed opportunities, I sometimes hear a calling or get a kick in the pants!  I believe Spirit nudges me in the direction I need to go.