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WHEN THE WORLD SPINS, BE STILL
“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” Dalai Lama Oh, what a day indeed! Sometimes I think my life could fill volumes of books with the lessons that unfold moment by moment. Today was one of those days. It began with such ease and peace—leaving early for a doctor’s appointment so I could stay calm in rush hour traffic, catching a few minutes of


BECOMING WHO YOU ALREADY ARE
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are.” Brene Brown Today I sat in quiet reflection and asked myself, “Who am I really?” Not the image I show to the world or the version I think others expect me to be — but the true, unfiltered essence that God created. I realized that each day we are invited into this sacred practice of authenticity. It isn’t a one-time awakening; it’s a continual unfolding, a gentl


PEACEKEEPERS OF THE NEW DAWN: When The Sky Feels Empty
“Doubt is a question mark; faith is an exclamation point. The most compelling, believable, realistic stories have included them both.” ― Criss Jami As I sit in quiet reflection, I find it interesting that two people can share the same experience and yet see it through completely different eyes. One finds hope; another finds despair. One clings to doubt, while the other stands firmly in faith. I’ve often asked the angels, “Why are we so divided? Why do we, as a human family


LOOKING BACK WITH GRACE
“The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you've come." — Unknown There’s a moment, every now and then, when I pause in the stillness of my day and look over my shoulder—not in regret, but in awe. The path behind me isn’t straight or perfect. It’s winding, uneven, and scattered with lessons that once felt like mountains. Yet standing here now, I realize every step was sacred. The angels often remind me, “The only time you should ever look back is to see how


FROM SCAR TO SACRED
“Forgiveness is choosing to love. It is the first skill of self-giving love.” —Gandhi I have learned through my journey that forgiveness is not a single moment; it’s a practice. Each time we revisit a hurt, we are given another opportunity to choose love over resentment, compassion over judgment. It’s not about pretending the pain didn’t happen, but about releasing the grip it has on our spirit. Forgiveness opens the cage we’ve built around our hearts and whispers, You are


AS FEAR ENDS, PEACE BEGINS
“Anxiety is just repeatedly experiencing failure in advance.” —Seth Godin There was a time when I would wake up and immediately start running mental marathons. What if this goes wrong? What if I’m not enough? What if the future I’m dreaming of never arrives? Before the day had even begun, I had already lived through a dozen imaginary failures — and none of them were real. The angels once told me that anxiety is the echo of a story we’ve told ourselves too many times. It’s


IT IS POSSIBLE
"Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities." - Robert H. Schuller There was a time when you didn’t think you’d make it...


ANCHORED IN LOVE
“You can’t help what you feel, but you can help how you behave.” ―Margaret Atwood Emotions are part of being human. They come...


EARTH ANGELS AND DIVINE CONNECTIONS – LESSONS FROM 14B
"Faith is unseen but felt, faith is strength when we feel we have none, faith is hope when all seems lost." —Catherine Pulsifer There...


DIFFICULTIES OR OPPORTUNITIES
“Difficulties mastered are opportunities won.” Winston Churchill Life has a way of placing mountains in our path. Sometimes they look...


LIVE BIG
"Life is too short to be little." — Dale Carnegie One of the phrases I saw repeatedly at the Transplant Games was simple yet profound: "Life's Short Live It." Those words carried more weight than perhaps the people wearing the shirts even realized. They were not just a catchy slogan—they were a declaration made by people who understand the preciousness of every single day. When you have looked death in the eye, whether through illness, an accident, or the gift of an organ t

Teri Angel
19 hours ago4 min read


EVERY MIRACLE HAS A STORY
"Always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn. Then always be a unicorn." — Unknown I smiled when I read this quote because, over the past week, I was called a unicorn more times than I can count. A physician said it. Fellow transplant recipients said it. Members of my team said it. At first, I laughed. Then I began to wonder why that particular word kept appearing. Perhaps a unicorn is simply someone who reminds us that miracles still exist. This past week I had the p

Teri Angel
3 days ago4 min read


KEEP ON KEEPING ON
"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." — Sam Levenson We live in a fascinating and challenging time. Never before in history have we had so much information, entertainment, and communication available at our fingertips. With a simple swipe or click, we can connect with someone on the other side of the world, learn a new skill, watch a video, or immerse ourselves in the latest news. Yet with all these conveniences comes one significant challenge—staying focuse

Teri Angel
Jun 184 min read


INVENTING TOMORROW TODAY
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." – Alan Kay There is something magical about human imagination. Every great invention, every breakthrough, every innovation began as a thought in someone's mind. Before something can exist in the physical world, it must first exist in the realm of possibility. It is hard to believe that 64 years ago a cartoon family captured the imagination of millions by living in a world that seemed impossible. When The Jetsons firs

Teri Angel
Jun 163 min read


DIVINELY AWARE
“The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.” -Henry Miller What does it mean to be divinely aware? Many people spend their lives searching for the next thing they believe will bring them happiness, fulfillment, or peace. They seek a better job, a different relationship, a new home, more money, or a fresh start. Yet often the greatest transformation does not come from changing our circumstances—it comes from chan

Teri Angel
Jun 154 min read


THE GIFT OF GIVING
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill There is a profound difference between making a living and making a life. Most of us spend a great deal of time focused on making a living. We work hard, pay our bills, pursue goals, and gather the resources necessary to care for ourselves and our loved ones. There is nothing wrong with that. In fact, providing for our needs is an important part of our human experience. Yet Winston Chur

Teri Angel
Jun 134 min read


MAGIC MESSENGERS
"Magic is seeing wonder in nature's every little thing, seeing how wonderful the fireflies are and how magical are the dragonflies." - Ama H.Vanniarachchy One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is to slow down long enough to notice the magic that surrounds us every day. Nature is constantly speaking, teaching, and reminding us that miracles are not reserved for grand events. They are woven into the smallest details of creation. I have always admired dragonflies.

Teri Angel
Jun 124 min read


ONLY SHADES OF GRAY
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” —C.S. Lewis When I read these words, my first thought was, “What is an ordinary person?” Curiosity got the better of me, and down the rabbit hole I went. One definition described an ordinary person as someone with no special distinction, status, or rarity—average, usual, typical, existing within the normal course of events. That definition did not sit well with my soul. What exactly is ordinary? Is it

Teri Angel
Jun 114 min read


GOD SPELLED BACKWARDS
"Be the person your dog thinks you are." – Unknown Over the course of this lifetime, I have been blessed with the companionship of many animals. My first dog was a tiny Chihuahua named Peppy. Since then, I have shared my life with dogs of all sizes—from little lap dogs to a big-hearted Rottweiler named Rock—and several beloved cats as well. While each had a unique personality, they all shared one remarkable quality: when I looked into their eyes, I saw God. Animals have a w

Teri Angel
Jun 94 min read


SET YOURSELF FREE
"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you." — Lewis B. Smedes For many years, I misunderstood forgiveness. I thought it was something we did for someone else. If another person hurt us, betrayed us, abandoned us, or disappointed us, forgiveness seemed like letting them off the hook. It felt unfair. Why should they be forgiven when they caused the pain? Then one day I heard a simple truth: forgiveness is not about them—it is about you. That real

Teri Angel
Jun 84 min read
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