Angels are of interest to people and for centuries they
have been depicted in art, music, and literature. Have you ever wondered
about Earth Angels? Creatures that love us unconditionally and who live
their lives focused upon us? Who are they? What are their roles? And how
can we notice them?
Angels surround us both in our dimensional world and
outside of our awareness. Everyone has a different type of understanding
of what angels are and what they do. In a discussion, unrelated to
angels, one of my friends made an interesting comment. She said, "I
think dogs were put on this earth as angels to teach us about
unconditional love." That simple statement shocked me and also perked my
interest. It seemed to make sense to me; I feel that everyone and
everything around me is put there by God to teach me important
principles but I had never thought of animals that way. What I began to
do after that discussion was to look at how people respond to animals
and what effect animals have on humans.
Physiologically and psychologically, animals calm and
relax people with their presence. Studies have actually shown people
that own pets have longer lives, have lower blood pressure and other
related benefits from having them around. Also, pets and animals attract
us in the same manner that angels do. We are fascinated by them,
attracted to them, and hold them in a different light compared to others
of our own race or species; They surround us and uplift us, are
beautiful to behold and teach us to enjoy life.
Animals as angels teach us to live in the moment. Our
pets love us with all their body and soul; even when humans have been
cruel to them they often are still loyal and loving. Our pets teach us
about balance by showing us how to relax, to play, and how to enjoy
simple interactions with another living being. They live for today and
don't worry about tomorrow, and they seldom, if ever, bother about the
past. They trust us completely and love us the same way. They wait in
eager anticipation for our arrival and affections; They wag tails,
tremble with excitement, and their motors purr long after we cease to
caress them.
Wild animals fascinate us too. Could they be angels as
well? They call to our wild nature, teach us about beauty and about
having power with balance. They seldom take more than they need for
survival and certainly don't destroy their surroundings where they live.
They respect each other and live in balance and harmony unless
disturbed.
Animals have allowed us to capture them, tame them,
study them, and control them with acceptance and little protest. So,
they can teach us about acceptance, and hopefully compassion and
understanding. Each one has a different impact and a different role. All
animals fit into the total harmony of nature and are balanced. We seem
to have forgotten how to fit in without discontent, wreaking havoc on
our surroundings and losing the care and concern for those surrounding
us -- human or not. Is their lesson to us contained within?
Other species create a sense of fear or anger. Ants,
spiders and bees or other insects receive violent acts of attack from
the human species and are poisoned, swatted and smashed; Their homes are
destroyed with a vengeance due to lack of understanding. Each has a role
in the web of life. They are often more persistent and more resilient
than we humans could ever be. What can we learn from them? How can we
work through our challenges and fears without destroying them and the
natural balance they uphold in nature?
Large predators such as the wolf, cougar, and bear also
fascinate us and scare us. They rarely injure us or encroach on our
territory in comparison to what we have done to theirs. Why do we as
humans strike out so violently when we have actually caused those
problems? Feeding bears in the wilderness despite the warnings not to;
destroying habitat and moving animals into smaller areas; destroying
natural prey and their balance by killing all the biggest and
healthiest, while all the natural predators only prey on the weak and
sick to strengthen the herds; What is the lesson there?
Hmmm, animals as angels. I never really gave that much
thought but perhaps there are angels here on earth. Could those earth
angels be animals? The beasts of creation, the fowl of the air, or the
fish of the sea? Could they also be the winged insects, the creepy
crawly creatures, instead of just the mammals of the sea or creatures we
adore? Is that why we are so attracted, fearful, fascinated, and awe
struck by the animal kingdom?
So who are those creatures that love us unconditionally
and who live their lives focused upon us? Aren't they our pets and other
animals who surround us? Are their roles to teach us how to live for the
moment and how to love unconditionally? Are they living examples of the
basic principles of how to live life to the fullest? Are Angels and
animals separate or are they just different views of the same lessons
and devotional beings?
I never gave this much thought before but Angels and
animals overwhelm us with the thoughts of what they mean or represent.
They stir emotions and senses deep within us; they are devoted and
emotionally pure. Angels and animals seem to be right before our eyes,
under our feet, in the air, and in our very soul, perhaps we just need
to open our eyes and our hearts to see them more clearly.
by Diana Guerrero
Copyright� 1996 By Diana Guerrero
ARO wishes everyone peace for the holidays
and a Cruelty-Free New Year
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