There are 9 kinds of Angels. They are: Seraphim, Cherubum, Thrones; Dominion,Virtues, Powers; Principalities, Archangels and Angels. The first three groups are the most high and the closest to God. They deal with knowledge, wisdom, and unerring judgment. The next three tend to the duties of angels, and balance opposites. The last three are the ones who deal the closest with human beings. These three, especially the Angels, will be discussed in this newsletter.

HOW DO WE KNOW ANGELS EXIST? All throughout history people have reported seeing, feeling, hearing or believing that angles have influenced them in some way. It would be unreasonable to assume that all these reported instances of angelic behavior could be just imagination or some form of hallucination, as the people who have witnessed angles are from all different walks of life. Many of these people are highly respected, rational individuals.

Angels come to us in many different forms and ways. Some of the most popular and easiest to recognize are: insight and inspiration (unworded internal realization); problems being suddenly solved (external events); impressions from the senses; feeling a presence; spontaneous uplifting feeling; dreams; synchronicity (spontaneouscoincidences).

Insight and Inspiration--Everyone has had a sudden feeling of finally figuring out something or finally seeing what someone was talking about. This could be the influence of an angel whispering in your ear.

Dreams--Sometimes we recognize angels in our dreams as angels, and sometimes they come in another form, such as a deceased person or animal who shows up in our dreams to show us the way out of a problem.

Synchronicity-This is when you are talking about something or someone and then suddenly that person or thing shows up. Or like when you are wondering about a certain topic and then you happen to read about that very same topic in a magazine. This could be the influence of angels leading you to what you need the most at that time.

These coincidences happen all the time to everyone. Most people just shrug them off as meaningless. Don't do this. These coincidences are trying to tell you something! Listen and seek out the message! It is always important.

Some of the things angels do for us are: protection from physical harm; warning of danger; problem solving; guidance; comfort; messages from God; physical healing. There are many, many stories of how angels have suddenly appeared to stop someone from going into a place where they would surely have been harmed. Or warning a parent that their child was in danger.

You may wonder why, if angels exist, do they not help everyone out of harm or danger. After all, people do die every day and in every way. There are several reasons for this. One reason could be that the person ignored the warning from an angel. How many times have you heard someone say, "I knew I should have gone the other way!" Then they ended up in an accident.

Another reason why angels don't seem to help us every time we need them is because our being in trouble may be our way of learning a lesson which we cannot or will not learn any other way. Another reason is that people need to die and go back home, into the spiritual world. We do not know when our time will come or why we must die the way we do, but when our time does come, we will be helped to the other side by angels. No one ever dies alone.

HOW TO BECOME OPEN TO ANGELIC INFLUENCES-- Prayer, meditation, appreciation of the good in life and people, and dream study are the most popular ways in which to become aware of angelic influences. If you really want to become open to the influence of your angel(s), you must first quiet your everyday thoughts. Sit by yourself in a quiet room where you will not be disturbed, take three deep breaths, breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. Then quiet your thoughts and think only of angels. Do this everyday and soon you will become open to angelic influences.

You must also keep a positive attitude as much as possible. Hatred, anger and fear are not conducive to angelic presences. Also, notice the beauty in everyday life. No matter how lousy you think your life is, there is some beauty in it somewhere. Concentrate on this instead of the negative. Things will soon begin to change for the better and you will come to notice that you do, indeed have angels around you!