How to Grow Your Angel Wings

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Angel wings develop as you continue along your spiritual journey. They do not, of course, appear physically, but you may sense them with your physical body. A warm, tingling sensation may develop along the upper part of your spine or you may feel the energy that will become your wings gathering behind you.

While you may sense them physically, angel wings develop in the spiritual counterpart to your flesh and bone body. Just as everyone’s flesh and bone is different, so are everyone’s angel wings unique. They come in every sort of color and shape. They may be tiny and fast-beating like a hummingbird’s wings or they may be immense and powerful like the wings of an eagle.

Regardless of what you feel their appearance to be, you need to work on developing your wings just like you would work on developing abdominal muscles or powerful legs. You have to put time and energy into strengthening them.

Since angel wings are part of your spiritual body, not your physical form, they need spiritual exercise. Such workouts for your wings may include meditation, candles or angelic music to help you get a feel for your wings. If you are just starting out, though, you need to grow a pair of wings before you can exercise them. Here are five ways to grow a new set of angel wings or strengthen the ones you already have.

Help Those in Need

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Angels understand the highs and lows of life and that we all go through challenges. To increase your angel qualities and give your wings a workout, help someone in need. Volunteer with the Red Cross. Help with your local Relay for Life. Donate to Wounded Warriors. Find a cause you feel passionate about and freely give it your time and money.

As you reach out to those in need, don’t forget the needs of those close to you. When you get coffee with a friend, pick up the tab if she’s having a bad day. Offer your brother encouragement when he is worried about his recital. Send a letter to your aunt and tell her you loved the magazine article she published.

Angels answer needs of all sizes, from the man who’s been out of work for six months to the nine year old who is worried about her math test. Don’t make your wings brittle by only helping those with severe needs, but don’t let your wings get lazy by only dealing with small needs. Mix up the workout for your angel wings by helping meet an assortment of needs.

Pay Attention

When you are focused on growing your own wings, it can be easy to lose track of the angelic qualities in those around us. Remind yourself to look for the best in other people.

When you’re late for work and annoyed at the driver in front of you who insists on driving below the speed limit in the passing lane, take a deep breath and find the positive. There’s a “baby on board” sticker in their rear windshield. They are driving slowly because they want to protect their infant.

When your cousin calls you out for refusing to return that important phone call that has you stressed out, remember that they are trying to help you. They want you to do your best and are keeping you from getting in your own way.

Pay attention to the world around you, too. Many people report seeing faint shadows, mists or light when angels are near. Interacting with other angels will help you strengthen your own wings.

Focus on God

Growing angel wings requires growing spiritually. Growing spiritually requires opening yourself up to God. To strengthen your angel wings, you have to live a more angelic life. That requires a deep commitment and connection to God.

Most people only reach out to God or actively start listening for His advice when they are facing a difficult time or an important decision. To grow your angel wings, you need to pay more attention than that. Practice communicating with God on a daily basis. Listen for His advice, even the subtle whispers, and follow it. Talking with God is a priority in the life of any angel.

As you grow, you will hit uncomfortable snags. You will have moments of doubt or times when you struggle to reconcile different aspects of your faith. It is then that it is most important to listen. Growing in any way requires stretching your comfort zone. When you are growing angel wings, this means you are going to be meeting the outer edges and then pushing beyond the current limits of your faith. In those moments, be sure to trust God. He knows what will help your wings grow.

Cherish Every Day

Angels know that our days on earth are numbered, just as they know that there is something in each day that makes it worthwhile. Take a few moments every day to be thankful for the blessings in your life. Some days will be harder than others and some days it will be hard to find something to be grateful for, but growing angel wings requires pushing past the problems of this world and finding God’s blessings in even times of hardship. Every struggle is meant to teach a lesson of some kind; have faith you will find it.

While you are making the effort to count every blessing, do what you can to minimize regrets. Live each day like it’s the last, while still hoping for another. Give everything you have to every task and keep a good attitude through even the most unpleasant of chores. Cherishing each day will not only grow your angel wings but give you an infectious positivity that will spread to those around you.

Be Honest

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Being honest seems like a pretty straightforward requirement for growing angel wings but putting it into practice can be harder than it sounds. Take a moment and think about how many “little white lies” you tell every day. It could be something as small as claiming you remember your new colleague mentioned that they play the saxophone when, in reality, you have no recollection of them claiming any sort of musical talent. It could also be a small fib to spare a family member’s feelings. We tell these innocent lies every day.

If you want to grow your angel wings, though, lies of all kinds need to stop. No one is saying you have to be blunt or cruel, but make sure the truth is heard. As you strengthen your angel wings, you may find yourself in the position of sharing some tough love with those close to you. It isn’t pleasant, but it’s necessary for everyone involved to grow.