{"id":2393,"date":"2011-05-12T00:00:45","date_gmt":"2011-05-12T04:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/angelsonyourshoulder\/?p=2393"},"modified":"2011-05-11T17:45:30","modified_gmt":"2011-05-11T21:45:30","slug":"angels-gratitude-and-having-them-as-a-house-guest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/angelsonyourshoulder\/2011\/05\/angels-gratitude-and-having-them-as-a-house-guest.html","title":{"rendered":"Angels, gratitude and having them as a house guest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When I think of angels I immediately think of gratitude. Partly because I feel grateful when I think about their presence in my life and partly because that is the energy I feel most often when they are present.<\/p>\n<h3>Living aloha<\/h3>\n<p>Here in Hawaii I have learned about \u2018living aloha.\u2019 Literally it is a way of life infused with love, gratitude, respect and a profound sense of love for life, the earth and all creatures large and small. My Hawaiian teacher and best friend <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alohaspiritaunty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mahealani<\/a> embodies aloha.<\/p>\n<p>One day we went to a class on growing mushrooms. We were sitting there waiting for the teacher and there were refreshments at the back of the tent. She got up, made a plate for everyone and served them. She didn\u2019t know anyone, she wasn\u2019t part of the staff \u2013 she just lives aloha.<\/p>\n<p>So my question is: have you been living aloha with your house guests, the angels?<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Living with the angels<\/h3>\n<p>Part of my intent was to have you spend 40 days with the angels. <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/angelsonyourshoulder\/2011\/04\/calling-the-angels-home.html\" target=\"_blank\">Calling the angels into your home<\/a> is a very easy task. All you really have to do is invite them and they are there. I find doing a small ceremony helps convince my mind that they are there.<\/p>\n<p>So they are there. What are you doing with them? Are you allowing yourself to bond with them? Are you allowing yourself to REALLY feel their presence in your life?<\/p>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t it certainly isn\u2019t too late. Sit down right now and write them a letter. Start out by thanking them and then ask them to help you.<\/p>\n<h3>Starting your day with a good morning to the angels<\/h3>\n<p>Make it simple. Start your day by saying good morning and end your day by saying good night to the angels.<\/p>\n<p>I sincerely encourage you to use this month to begin an active relationship with these wonderful loving, gentle, helpful beings. They are always there, just waiting for you to notice.<\/p>\n<p>Read all the post about <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/angelsonyourshoulder\/?s=40+days+with+angels\" target=\"_blank\">40 Days with the Angels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With love and aloha,<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"http:\/\/susangregg.com\/\">Susan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Angels are everywhere just open your mind and your heart to the signs.<\/p>\n<p>Make <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/\">Angels on Your Shoulder<\/a> part of your daily routine and share it with a friend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I think of angels I immediately think of gratitude. Partly because I feel grateful when I think about their presence in my life and partly because that is the energy I feel most often when they are present. 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