We certainly can, and do, entertain angels unaware (Hebrews 13:2). And, as it turns out, sometimes we are well aware.
This is a very moving piece. Don't ever let anyone tell you you're not normal because you don't experience life the way they do. God has a plan, purpose, and place for all of us. And He still speaks through dreams, visions, and angels. Acts 2:17
"Oh God, please help me...I cannot do this on my own....I need you!"
I've felt this way before. Maybe not for the same reasons, but the same way. It's horrible, I know. But that's the thing about life. It never stops and it always finds a way no matter what.
I too have had days in the past where I thought to myself that there was no hope left for me and that I was a complete mess, but somehow, things got better and kept getting better.
I feel really sorry about your father, and what that man at the gas station did for you was priceless. We need these kinda people in the world. People who are willing to make a positive change and help other people recover.
Really enjoyed reading your article. A well-written piece!
Yes, life can be very messy at times. Our hearts get thrashed around quite a bit over a lifetime and life does certainly return over and over. The ebb and flow is necessary - eventually we learn its rhythm
Thank you for your words about my father :(
what that man at the gas station did for you was priceless. We need these kinda people in the world. People who are willing to make a positive change and help other people recover.
I can relate a very similar story about a total ending of my old life and the start of this, my new life! Never discount a meeting with the Holy Spirit! All things will become new! Blessings and upvoted!
Blurry eyed, having not had enough sleep I am jolted awake and remain so as I will have to attempt getting out of it soon to go for an event that will bring much joy to many.
I decided to just check in on discord and find a little red tag....wasn't sure what it was for....and soon find my name tagged on this post.
It caught my attention and had my blurriness wiped out in an instant, and my full attention.
Oh, it just stirred my soul. Thank you for sharing something so precious, and so well narrated.
I'm curious if those blue eyes turned up again. :)
I know these encounters a little too well and absolutely love them.
I feel compelled to ask you to seek out two communities, The @WelcomeWagon and @buddyup if you haven't already my love. I think there are some people here who would welcome you with such open arms the love might kick you back slightly....but one you would feel right at home in.
I do hope our paths cross again on this steemiverse.
Keep shining little lady! And I hope you have smiled today, and everyday since the world can't miss out on a single Ray of sunshine! Xx
What a beautiful comment, @kchitrah My whole intention for sharing something so private. These experiences we have can be so special and maybe lift someone else up.
I'm curious if those blue eyes turned up again. :)
There was one other experience that happened right after the gas station one. Probably one of the most profound of the 3. It would have made this post even longer and perhaps been way over the top of believability? :) I had these visits 4 times during this difficult time and a lot of miracles inbetween to keep me going. That last visit truly was his goodbye - "my job here is done" :)
Thank you for the invitation to check into those communities :) I definitely will.
Keep shining little lady! And I hope you have smiled today, and everyday since the world can't miss out on a single Ray of sunshine! Xx
So beautiful for you to say this, @kchitrah ~ YOU are that single Ray of sunshine ;)
Awww ... thank you love. I like to think we all are .... and that's what makes the sun so brilliant!! :)
Okay, now to some serious business....
There was one other experience that happened right after the gas station one. Probably one of the most profound of the 3. It would have made this post even longer and perhaps been way over the top of believability? :) I had these visits 4 times during this difficult time and a lot of miracles inbetween to keep me going.
Are you kidding me, forget what people think. Firstly I want to hear all about it. If I may .... I demand to hear all about it as a curious reader who now suddenly feels short changed! LOL!!!!
Hahahaha.
And more importantly, it is precisely things like this that we need circulating more of .... to bring us back to that part of ourselves that can imagine that everything IS possible. Miracles are NORMAL. And we are Divine beings.
You are such an excellent writer, I always enjoy your pieces. There is this talent of yours for storytelling and what makes it exciting is that you talk about things happened to you in your life.
I must admit that I had a hard time believing you just for the simple reason nothing of this kind has ever happened to me. Sometimes I wondered why all members of my mothers family have survived their times as they were in life danger so often.
It's indeed brave to put this out as you can be sure that some reactions could be shaking heads. Have you talked about this angel within your family and friends circle? And what did they say?
What about the man you dated when you saw the angel last time? Are you still in contact to him?
Your username you picked for a reason, I would say :)
Thank you, @erh.germany Your words mean so much. I've always approached life through the lens of 'what am I learning from this?' and I think that is why my writing comes out in storytelling form. I shouldn't have survived many of the things that happened in my life - I could even be an angry, messed up person from what I've experienced in my life, BUT I took the jewels with me and protected my heart. What is 'life'? Who are we? It might be that this 'something more' has more to do with the answer than you might think. Do hardships define life? Or are they just teachers?
I must admit that I had a hard time believing you just for the simple reason nothing of this kind has ever happened to me.
I had a hard time myself!!! You have no idea how difficult this was. YET, these two years were also the most amazing. I left out a lot about the story - some even more unbelievable (like the 4th visitation) or all the inbetween occurrences that you could justifiably put in the 'miracle' category. I couldn't wrap my mind around it for a very long time. In fact, my mother traveled to NYC and went to the Greek Orthodox Church there to get 'advise' on what was happening to her daughter. A nun met with her and after hearing whatever my mother's view of the situation was, the nun told her not to worry about me, that I was given a gift and then gave her a silver hand with some blessed chalk to give to me for 'writing'. I just remembered this! Interesting. I still have that silver hand - maybe I'll take a photo of it and upload here. To the point - friends and family (and myself) had a very hard time with this. I eventually learned to accept and absorb and keep it to myself unless I was with people I knew I could talk to about it. Hard for someone that lives life as an 'open book'. It was brutal.
I would think that your family members had a sense of protection around them, Erika? Maybe they never spoke to you about it in those deeper terms? People do usually keep these things to themselves. But yes, I would say that they were being protected. :) Since I wrote this story, I've had quite a few people write me in pm telling me about their similar experiences - it's unfortunate that these beautiful parts of life have to be concealed for fear of scrutiny. So, it's much more common than you would think. Read the comments on this thread, too. ;)
Have you talked about this angel within your family and friends circle?
Most of my family eventually accepted this...eventually. When they've had difficult times, they knew they could come to me and talk about it - and some had their own experiences. It's always like that - we have to experience things for ourselves - I do understand that.
My poor husband has lived life experiencing all this along side with me. He is a very 'logical' minded person like myself but without these experiences to draw upon prior to our meeting. The moment we knew that we were supposed to be together, was a miracle in itself - it actually made the newspaper and just continued from there throughout life - 25 years! So much more I could say on this but.....
Testing the waters....
What about the man you dated when you saw the angel last time? Are you still in contact to him?
No, those dreams were accurate ;) A huge story in and of itself - I ended up being stalked and threatened by this woman. I left. One of the hardest things I've had to do because I did love him very much...even as I was driving away. But I knew we were on different paths/different people by this point. When I didn't come home after the weekend, he called my mother's house and I had to say, "I'm not coming home anymore" and then I threw up. Hard. Breakups are hard. I did call him many years later when I heard that he was getting married just to 'wish him happiness'.
Your username you picked for a reason, I would say :)
You might think my username is connected to this story or all the others, but it's actually not (in large part). I chose it to remind myself and everyone else that 'you have wings'. I have spent my whole life helping others, surviving unspeakable hardships and only just recently broke free from that. I have never written about it and don't know that I ever will and to this day I am still working through the healing process. So choosing that name was based on, "Hey, you have wings now, learn how to use them". What do you have to contribute to the world and yourself? What makes you 'fly'? And what is the wind beneath your wings? Let's find out! Because our hardships do not define us, nor this sometimes chaotic world...not even an angel knocking on your door. What makes your soul fly? It's a statement to the individual and to humanity itself...."you have wings"....let's see where we can take this. I do LOVE seeing all the creativity and ideas, compassion, love, truth that takes place here on Steemit - it's inspiring beyond words. Perfect place to spread your wings and see what happens.......
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It's really hard to smile when we're down. Some say to fake it, even a fake smile can boost our moods they say.
That was wonderful getting a spiritual boost like that. I have on a few times felt like that, in despair, calling out to God. And always after a while, peace would rush all over me like everything is fine, like I just dreamed of the bad feelings. Ah God is good.
Yes, definitely it is difficult to smiles when you're down but you're very right...even a fake smile changes things (think I read a couple years ago that it releases those happy hormones or something like that). Interesting, huh?
Yes, I always reflect on this story when I need a little boost.
Now, now don't jinx it LOL I'm trying to separate myself from even thinking such thoughts. Everyone that has participated has put out some amazing entries! It's been pretty fun, huh?! That photo scavenger hunt - OMG! LOL I got dehydrated running around trying to get those photos like a mad woman ;) It's been fun ;) Enjoyed getting to know you, too - you make me laugh.
Yes, that means you're funny and you have a down to earth, bubbly personality. Just 'you'.
Haha. I didn't even think I'd get as far as I did. 😁 Yeah I think the most fun are the scavenger hunt ones.
Same here and I started late. I don't think I've ever done a contest before either (knowingly anyway). I wasn't even thinking about FINALS and I actually have no idea what the prize is! haha! And don't tell me! Probably better that way or maybe I won't have to worry about it!
A very engrossing story @youhavewings , thank you for entering it in the writing contest.
Thank you, @averageoutsider :)
We certainly can, and do, entertain angels unaware (Hebrews 13:2). And, as it turns out, sometimes we are well aware.
This is a very moving piece. Don't ever let anyone tell you you're not normal because you don't experience life the way they do. God has a plan, purpose, and place for all of us. And He still speaks through dreams, visions, and angels. Acts 2:17
I've felt this way before. Maybe not for the same reasons, but the same way. It's horrible, I know. But that's the thing about life. It never stops and it always finds a way no matter what.
I too have had days in the past where I thought to myself that there was no hope left for me and that I was a complete mess, but somehow, things got better and kept getting better.
I feel really sorry about your father, and what that man at the gas station did for you was priceless. We need these kinda people in the world. People who are willing to make a positive change and help other people recover.
Really enjoyed reading your article. A well-written piece!
Thank you, @ayushjalan
Yes, life can be very messy at times. Our hearts get thrashed around quite a bit over a lifetime and life does certainly return over and over. The ebb and flow is necessary - eventually we learn its rhythm
Thank you for your words about my father :(
Yes, indeed :)
Have a beautiful day, @ayushjalan
I can relate a very similar story about a total ending of my old life and the start of this, my new life! Never discount a meeting with the Holy Spirit! All things will become new! Blessings and upvoted!
What an amazing experience!! Thanks for sharing!
Blurry eyed, having not had enough sleep I am jolted awake and remain so as I will have to attempt getting out of it soon to go for an event that will bring much joy to many.
I decided to just check in on discord and find a little red tag....wasn't sure what it was for....and soon find my name tagged on this post.
It caught my attention and had my blurriness wiped out in an instant, and my full attention.
Oh, it just stirred my soul. Thank you for sharing something so precious, and so well narrated.
I'm curious if those blue eyes turned up again. :)
I know these encounters a little too well and absolutely love them.
I feel compelled to ask you to seek out two communities, The @WelcomeWagon and @buddyup if you haven't already my love. I think there are some people here who would welcome you with such open arms the love might kick you back slightly....but one you would feel right at home in.
I do hope our paths cross again on this steemiverse.
Keep shining little lady! And I hope you have smiled today, and everyday since the world can't miss out on a single Ray of sunshine! Xx
What a beautiful comment, @kchitrah My whole intention for sharing something so private. These experiences we have can be so special and maybe lift someone else up.
There was one other experience that happened right after the gas station one. Probably one of the most profound of the 3. It would have made this post even longer and perhaps been way over the top of believability? :) I had these visits 4 times during this difficult time and a lot of miracles inbetween to keep me going. That last visit truly was his goodbye - "my job here is done" :)
Thank you for the invitation to check into those communities :) I definitely will.
So beautiful for you to say this, @kchitrah ~ YOU are that single Ray of sunshine ;)
Much love to you xx
Awww ... thank you love. I like to think we all are .... and that's what makes the sun so brilliant!! :)
Okay, now to some serious business....
Are you kidding me, forget what people think. Firstly I want to hear all about it. If I may .... I demand to hear all about it as a curious reader who now suddenly feels short changed! LOL!!!!
Hahahaha.
And more importantly, it is precisely things like this that we need circulating more of .... to bring us back to that part of ourselves that can imagine that everything IS possible. Miracles are NORMAL. And we are Divine beings.
xx
What fascinating experiences! It is good when our souls open to other realms, and other possibilities. ❤️
You are such an excellent writer, I always enjoy your pieces. There is this talent of yours for storytelling and what makes it exciting is that you talk about things happened to you in your life.
I must admit that I had a hard time believing you just for the simple reason nothing of this kind has ever happened to me. Sometimes I wondered why all members of my mothers family have survived their times as they were in life danger so often.
It's indeed brave to put this out as you can be sure that some reactions could be shaking heads. Have you talked about this angel within your family and friends circle? And what did they say?
What about the man you dated when you saw the angel last time? Are you still in contact to him?
Your username you picked for a reason, I would say :)
Thank you, @erh.germany Your words mean so much. I've always approached life through the lens of 'what am I learning from this?' and I think that is why my writing comes out in storytelling form. I shouldn't have survived many of the things that happened in my life - I could even be an angry, messed up person from what I've experienced in my life, BUT I took the jewels with me and protected my heart. What is 'life'? Who are we? It might be that this 'something more' has more to do with the answer than you might think. Do hardships define life? Or are they just teachers?
I had a hard time myself!!! You have no idea how difficult this was. YET, these two years were also the most amazing. I left out a lot about the story - some even more unbelievable (like the 4th visitation) or all the inbetween occurrences that you could justifiably put in the 'miracle' category. I couldn't wrap my mind around it for a very long time. In fact, my mother traveled to NYC and went to the Greek Orthodox Church there to get 'advise' on what was happening to her daughter. A nun met with her and after hearing whatever my mother's view of the situation was, the nun told her not to worry about me, that I was given a gift and then gave her a silver hand with some blessed chalk to give to me for 'writing'. I just remembered this! Interesting. I still have that silver hand - maybe I'll take a photo of it and upload here. To the point - friends and family (and myself) had a very hard time with this. I eventually learned to accept and absorb and keep it to myself unless I was with people I knew I could talk to about it. Hard for someone that lives life as an 'open book'. It was brutal.
I would think that your family members had a sense of protection around them, Erika? Maybe they never spoke to you about it in those deeper terms? People do usually keep these things to themselves. But yes, I would say that they were being protected. :) Since I wrote this story, I've had quite a few people write me in pm telling me about their similar experiences - it's unfortunate that these beautiful parts of life have to be concealed for fear of scrutiny. So, it's much more common than you would think. Read the comments on this thread, too. ;)
Most of my family eventually accepted this...eventually. When they've had difficult times, they knew they could come to me and talk about it - and some had their own experiences. It's always like that - we have to experience things for ourselves - I do understand that.
My poor husband has lived life experiencing all this along side with me. He is a very 'logical' minded person like myself but without these experiences to draw upon prior to our meeting. The moment we knew that we were supposed to be together, was a miracle in itself - it actually made the newspaper and just continued from there throughout life - 25 years! So much more I could say on this but.....
Testing the waters....
No, those dreams were accurate ;) A huge story in and of itself - I ended up being stalked and threatened by this woman. I left. One of the hardest things I've had to do because I did love him very much...even as I was driving away. But I knew we were on different paths/different people by this point. When I didn't come home after the weekend, he called my mother's house and I had to say, "I'm not coming home anymore" and then I threw up. Hard. Breakups are hard. I did call him many years later when I heard that he was getting married just to 'wish him happiness'.
You might think my username is connected to this story or all the others, but it's actually not (in large part). I chose it to remind myself and everyone else that 'you have wings'. I have spent my whole life helping others, surviving unspeakable hardships and only just recently broke free from that. I have never written about it and don't know that I ever will and to this day I am still working through the healing process. So choosing that name was based on, "Hey, you have wings now, learn how to use them". What do you have to contribute to the world and yourself? What makes you 'fly'? And what is the wind beneath your wings? Let's find out! Because our hardships do not define us, nor this sometimes chaotic world...not even an angel knocking on your door. What makes your soul fly? It's a statement to the individual and to humanity itself...."you have wings"....let's see where we can take this. I do LOVE seeing all the creativity and ideas, compassion, love, truth that takes place here on Steemit - it's inspiring beyond words. Perfect place to spread your wings and see what happens.......
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This gave me goosebumps. 😭❤️
It's really hard to smile when we're down. Some say to fake it, even a fake smile can boost our moods they say.
That was wonderful getting a spiritual boost like that. I have on a few times felt like that, in despair, calling out to God. And always after a while, peace would rush all over me like everything is fine, like I just dreamed of the bad feelings. Ah God is good.
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Happy this gave you goosebumps :)
Yes, definitely it is difficult to smiles when you're down but you're very right...even a fake smile changes things (think I read a couple years ago that it releases those happy hormones or something like that). Interesting, huh?
Yes, I always reflect on this story when I need a little boost.
God is good :)
Much love to you, @artgirl
Thank you. 😍❤️ I hope you win the first IFC season. 🎉
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You're welcome :)
Now, now don't jinx it LOL I'm trying to separate myself from even thinking such thoughts. Everyone that has participated has put out some amazing entries! It's been pretty fun, huh?! That photo scavenger hunt - OMG! LOL I got dehydrated running around trying to get those photos like a mad woman ;) It's been fun ;) Enjoyed getting to know you, too - you make me laugh.
No jinx! Haha. Bad vibes go away. 😂😂😂
Yeah I just like to join IFC sometimes. Only when I feel like it. Topics are very interesting during the finals.
Haha. I didn't even think I'd get as far as I did. 😁 Yeah I think the most fun are the scavenger hunt ones.
Wait, does that mean I'm funny? 😅😅😅
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Yes, that means you're funny and you have a down to earth, bubbly personality. Just 'you'.
Same here and I started late. I don't think I've ever done a contest before either (knowingly anyway). I wasn't even thinking about FINALS and I actually have no idea what the prize is! haha! And don't tell me! Probably better that way or maybe I won't have to worry about it!
Aww thank you. You make me feel warm and fuzzy. Hahaha. 😉
Oh the prize is... 😂😂😂 A nice surprise. 😉
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