Tuesday, May 5, 2009

White Rose

I want to share a story. My grandmother, who I think was the greatest woman to ever live, passed away almost 9 years ago. Her death did a number on me, and I spent a lot of time in denial. Quite a few years, actually. She passed in November of 2000, and when her birthday came in March, I couldn't bring myself to go to the cemetary. I decided that, if I was unable to bring myself there beforehand, I would MAKE myself go on the anniversary of her death. I also decided that I would bring a single rose each time I went, as a little gift for her.

November 29, 2001, after work, I ran into Dominick's to grab a rose for her. I went into the little cooler thing they have the flowers in. They had all different colored roses, seperated into their own buckets, with a 'name' given to each color. Up until this point, I was unaware of this naming thing. I was glancing at all the 'names' of the roses when my eyes fell upon the name of the white rose. My heart jumped into my throat and my eyes welled up with tears.

The name of the white rose? Virginia. My grandmother's name. Our name. That was what one of my friends would call......an Angel moment. :-)

Monday, May 4, 2009

Mystic Angel

I just picked up a copy of Doreen Virtue's, Realm of the Earth Angels. I have her previous book, Earth Angels, which I loved. However, I felt like I connected with more than one of the groups in her book. I, obviously, connected with one more than the other, but still felt a STRONG connection to both. So, like many other I'm sure, I was a little confused. And then....I find this book!!! Realm of the Earth Angels elaborates a bit more on characteristics of Earth Angels, and talks of hybrids of Wise Ones, which I believe I am.

When you look into the eyes of a Mystic Angel, you see compassion. The Mystic Angels are half Wise Ones and half Incarnated Angels. Mystic Angels share much of the same characteristics as Incarnated Angels, in that they're loving, helpful, and caring. Yet, since they've had several lifetimes on Earth (as Incarnated Angels), they're street-smart and edgy. They might cuss, abuse alcohol, or gamble (two out of three ain't bad...hehe).....yet they're still angels.
Mystic Angels appreciate rules because they abhor chaos. Like Incarnated Angels, they'll apologize. Yet they only say "I'm sorry" because it's a fast way to clear up conflict, and not because they feel guilty. Incarnated Angels have the corner on harboring guilt feelings among the realms.
Mystic Angels have the hard-won wisdom that comes from many lifetimes of helping in the trenches of wars and conflict. Even though they've seen it all, Mystic Angels still retain faith in the goodness of humanity.
Mystic Angels aren't timid in front of audiences compared to Incarnated Angels. With their Wise One heritage, Mystic Angels make wonderful teachers, speakers, and workshop presenters. They love to teach about healing techniques and offer tips for happy living.
Mystic Angels aren't afraid to acknowledge the shadow side of life. They clearly see the ego issues behind human dramas. The focus and language of a Mystic Angel is a bit darker and earthier than that of an Incarnated Angel (which is a realm that doesn't like to look at or acknowledge problems or shadows).
One Mystic Angel described her realm's characteristics in this way: "We like to use both Angel Oracle Cards and also Tarot cards. We're healers who are know-it-alls. Because we've been killed in previous lifetimes, we're often afraid to come out of the spiritual closet. But when we do, we fly high and fast in putting our purpose into action."

LIFE-PATH WORK FOR WISE ONES
As a Wise One, you're a natural-born leader who's respected because of your charisma, your air of confidence, the way that you carry yourself, and your personal power. People naturally respect and admire you; they're even intimidated by you. So, they feel comfortable following your lead.
Due to your many lifetimes of spiritual learning and teaching, you'd probably enjoy a career as a spiritual teacher, astrologer, psychic, spiritual healer, channeler, or oracle-card reader.

I really connect with a lot of what is written here and the life-path work is right up my alley! I would enjoy any one of those careers. I found a great Bible quote in this book as well as some very inspiration words that spoke to me. Plus, the I love the words "Mystic Angel." I've never heard anything so fitting in my life.