The song “Workin’ Them Angels” by Rush inspired this blog today. It’s a fantastic song with fantastic lyrics by the late, great Neil Peart. For me, Rush is the goat of rock music. They are on another level than traditional rock n’ roll music.

Here are a few lyrics from the song to see the depth and wisdom Neil Peart wrote.

Riding through the Range of Light
To the wounded city
Filling my spirit with the wildest wish to fly
Oh, taking the high road
Taking that high road to the wounded city
Memory strumming at the heart of a moving picture

 

 

I know I’ve been workin’ them, angels. I think we all have. Though I was raised to believe in angels, it wasn’t the kind of angels I think we actually have. I learned from statues, art, and books that angels were white-winged beings that floated around heaven. It wasn’t until my twenties that I learned about the archangels, and that was from TV. I looked into the archangels a little and even learned a prayer to Archangel St. Michael because it seemed like a helpful prayer to know. (I am not trying to push my beliefs on anyone.)

Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in this day of battle.

Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. 

May God rebuke him. And do thou, Prince of the Heavenly host,

cast into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl through the world

seeking the ruin of souls. Amen  

I think angels are all around us, but I also think angels come from within us when we listen to our intuition. Angels are the essence of our souls. That’s why they are depicted in the image of the angel on one shoulder and the devil on another, hoping we choose good instead of evil. Most of us choose good, but, well, we all know the rest.

When I ponder on something, I like to think my guardian angel is with me, guiding me. However, until recently, I ignored any possibility that I have a connection with Angel, but I believe that angels are energy, just like us, so there has to be a connection.

Believing in angels is not crazy talk. Angels are part of us. It’s essential to think and speak words on a higher frequency (feeling love, joy, and peace) to connect with our angels. That’s the frequency where you feel your best. You feel confident and are hopeful things will always work out just fine.

When we allow those pesky negative thoughts to enter our minds and drag us down, we are doing ourselves a great disservice. Negative thoughts bring on sickness and can cause it to stay, can make rifts and problems in relationships, and create depression and anxiety.  Who wants that?

It’s up to us to change our focus to the present moment, where all it takes is feeling grateful to connect to ourselves, our souls, and our angels.

Keeping the connection to yourself helps you be yourself. You get to shine through! It’s such a shame that so many of us keep up a guard to protect ourselves when the only one we are protecting ourselves from is ourselves. Sadly, some aren’t aware of a better way and live (like the quote by Henry David Thoreau:)”lives of quiet desperation.”

If you don’t know who you are, take some time to think about it. Write down what you like. It doesn’t matter how big or small; just get it out. See a pattern. Dig deeper. With enough introspection, you’ll find the answers. We were all born with a purpose, with our angel awake and happy!

Guess what? The more we try to protect ourselves by hiding who we are or not honoring our purpose, true happiness, and peace, we get further and further away from them.

So don’t give up if you don’t see a change in your life overnight. If it took x number of years to get you to where you are today, then it may take that much time to change your life. Have patience and belief in yourself.

When you have a free moment alone, like when driving the car or taking a shower, call for your angel. Ask for guidance and protection, and believe you’ll receive that. It’s all about mindset and being aware of our thoughts. It takes practice and work, but it’s well worth it. It does take discipline. You can do it. Just don’t give up.

Thank you for reading and I hope I offered something positive to think about. My purpose in writing these blog posts is to share what has helped me, and it may not be for you. Everyone is different, and what helps one may not work for someone else, and that’s okay! Find out what is good for you and do and think that.

To angels,

Francesca

 

Created by a human for humans.

 

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