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There are countless studies that show the profound relationship between attitude, spiritual connection and happiness. People that believe in angels are simply happier than people that don’t and people that take sometime each day to pray and meditate are even happier.<\/p>\n

Angels are always filled with love and compassion. They are never stressed or overwhelmed. Perhaps we could learn from them how to be happy and live a life filled with ease.<\/p>\n


\nHappiness is always just a thought away and we can choose to think that thought in each moment or we can think old, habitual thoughts that make us miserable. <\/p>\n

Use a simple affirmation like: I am one with the divine presence within me and I easily and effortlessly see the world through the eyes of the angels. Use it whenever you feel anything but joy and watch your life transform.<\/p>\n

With love and aloha,
\nSusan<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

Angels are everywhere just open your mind and your heart to the signs.<\/p>\n

Make Angels on Your Shoulder<\/a> part of your daily routine and share it with a friend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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