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Are You an Angel Unaware?

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You’ve been an angel more times than you know.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.  ~ Leo F. Buscaglia

Close in Heart - Red Bleeding Hearts
Close in Heart

Let me explain why I call you an angel unaware, and why I believe that I get to be one now and then too.

Have you had someone call you just when you needed a friendly voice, had a stranger simply smile or say something kind when you’d had a hard day, or someone slow up to let you in front of them in traffic? Have you received an email that contained helpful information that you needed, a handwritten note, or caring message, that lifted you up? And then, perhaps it was you who made the call, or smiled, or sent the message.

I’m sure you can think of many kindnesses, and many ways they can arrive. Maybe you think of them as random acts of kindness, which is lovely, though I believe there’s more than that going on. It’s not random at all.

The reason I call you an angel is because one of the meanings of angel is divine messenger.

Informal angels are all around. Contact with them is always positive. Being this kind of angel is a casual position, on an as needed basis. Sometimes others are angels for us, and sometimes we get to be the angels; both are a gift, and a joy.

When you get to be the angel, you may not be consciously aware, especially at the time, that you’ve had this honor. You might notice on those occasions that you do find out how much what you did meant to another person, that it felt like you really did nothing extraordinary, in that it was effortless and done lightly, a spontaneous expression of the peace, joy, and love you were experiencing within.

When you’re feeling loved, you’re naturally loving, and in this state, you’re also in tune with the Divine. If you are the nearest tuned in person, to the one who needs the message, then you have the opportunity to deliver it. It’s that simple.

So tune in first, then heed those gentle promptings, make that call, say those kind words that just now came to mind, to your friend, or that someone you haven’t been introduced to. Being in tune with the Divine is a wonderful place to be anyway, and then too, you have the delightful privilege of being available to be an angel.

It’s a brilliant delivery system!

Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly.  ~ Scottish saying

En Pointe - Pink Bleeding Hearts in the evening

En Pointe

Thank you, thank you, to all you angels. Never underestimate those seemingly small acts of kindness; they really do make a positive difference. Please appreciate yourself, just as much as you appreciate each angel in your own life. ♥

Flower Mandala Cards

It’s true that it’s easy to write an email, post on Facebook, text people, or call. Even so, don’t you appreciate the thoughtfulness of someone taking the time to write a personal note and send a card? It really is a lovely gift to receive something so nice in the mail.

True Flower Mandala Note Card

True Flower Mandala Card - top fold

True II Flower Mandala Card

True II Flower Mandala Card - side fold

I’ve had a lot of requests for greeting and note cards. Most people have asked for a set that includes several different cards. Well, I’m thrilled to have found RedBubble, a place that prints lovely, quality cards at a great price! Now you can purchase my flower mandalas and other photography as note cards, and have the option to choose the quantity and designs you like.

About the cards:

  • They’re printed on 300gsm card stock with a lovely satin finish.
  • They come with envelopes.
  • There are two sizes to choose from, 4″ x 6″ and 7.5″ x 5″. (Plus, postcards are available.)
  • They have a great guarantee, and a great price.
  • They’re shipped quickly, and for a reasonable shipping charge.

I’ve ordered a few myself to check the quality, and to see what kind of experience I had in ordering and receiving a shipment, and I’m very pleased. They are excellent at keeping you updated on the status of your order, and their emails are charming.

One of my lovely friends (Thank you, Cheryl!) also ordered and reported back that it was easy to place her order, that the cards are gorgeous, and were very nicely packaged. :)

Each flower mandala is set on a background of stars, and there are two styles to choose from.

If you’re interested in one of my images as a card, and you don’t see it, just write to me and I’d be more than happy to list it for you. These cards would work well as note cards, thank you cards, thinking of you, congratulations, sympathy cards, or they can be given as a gift. It’s nice to have a few unique cards on hand for any occasion that might arise.

I always appreciate your purchases, and hope you enjoy the cards.

Numinous Reflection

Numinous Reflection © Karen Casey-Smith

Numinous Reflection

Put your thoughts to sleep,
do not let them cast a shadow
over the moon of your heart.
Let go of thinking.
~ Rumi

Release your thoughts, allow your mind to rest, and let go of thinking. The mind so often wants to take over and run your life, and that’s not its best use or purpose, though it will try every argument to convince you otherwise. Allow yourself to receive direct spiritual communication from the Divine. Quiet your mind so you can hear. Know the mystery with your heart.

Numinous Reflection - koi detail © Karen Casey-Smith

Numinous Reflection - koi detail

The full moon, clouds, red poppy, and the background are all photographs I’ve made. The koi fish is a digital creation, drawn and painted in the computer.