Have You Thanked Your Earth Angels Today?

Yes, that's me in the sink shaving my legs! Thanks, Rich, because it brings me to this post. PC: Rich Hill

So, what does shaving your legs in the sink do with thanking your Earth Angels? First of all, I know many of us have done this so that I won't apologize. I spaced shaving my legs that morning in the shower, or maybe I was just lazy, and I forgot we were going out to sushi on a date night later! Gotta primp for that!

Anyway, as I was smoothing on the shaving cream, it reminded me of when I was 14 years old up in Cape Cod, and I was given my first lesson on shaving my legs. It got me thinking about all the people who have come into my life just when I needed them most. They were there to teach me something. I believe that people come into my life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Here are a few Earth Angels I'd like to thank today!

They Appear When You Need Help

So, the leg shaving thing is so small, yet it made a lasting memory. We were up at our neighbor's new vacation home in Cape Cod on our annual summer vacation jaunt when Lori, the middle daughter of the family, and I were getting ready to hit the beach that morning.

I considered Lori and her two sisters my bonus sisters. Lori was so spunky and full of life. I watched with envy and trepidation as she filled the tub and glided her razor through the foam. I knew I needed to learn how, but I didn't have anyone to teach me. With her joie de vivre, Lori grabbed my hand, plopped me down on the side of the tub, and showed me how. It was a sister-bonding moment by that tub. The memory was so fleeting, but it reminded me that people come into our lives for the simplest things.

They Inspire Us to Recognize Our Potential.

I was walking to the study hall in high school, looking for friends to sit outside, when I was suddenly grabbed and rushed to the girls' bathroom. Stephanie, another angel friend, who took life by the horns, pushed me to the mirror.

I thought my zipper was down or that I had something obscene in my hair by the look on her face when she pointed me to my reflection.

"I think it's time you start looking like a Freshman," she said.

She opened her backpack and pulled out her mascara. I laughed at the impromptu makeover! I could have been offended; however, I wasn't. She was taking the time to show me something I had never considered before: to bring out the best in me.

I remember the first time I looked into the mirror and truly saw my eyes. As a strawberry blonde my whole life, my light blonde lashes and eyes often blended in and became unnoticeable. I was shocked by how much of a difference this small change made! The makeup artist continued by applying lip gloss and other products. Although the memory of that day fades, it taught me how important it is to have friends who see the best in you, even when you can't see it yourself. Surround yourself with those kinds of friends, and never let them go.

However, this doesn't mean you should only surround yourself with people who always agree with you. It means you should have friends who are honest with you, even when it's difficult to hear. So, thank you, Earth Angel, Steph, for helping me embrace my outer beauty!

They Appear When You're Ready For Change

Over the years, I have noticed that whenever I experience a shift in my path, a person tends to appear just when I'm ready to make a change. This moment feels like a nudge, accompanied by a thought that begins to circulate in my mind. I refer to these individuals as "Earth Angels" because they provide the push I need to act on my ideas. This process always evokes a visceral response in me—whether it's a gut feeling or goosebumps. I've learned to pay attention to those goosebumps, as they seem to signal that I should focus on my thoughts.

One of these angels, Laura, crossed my path at work. We had a brief four-minute conversation that completely altered the course of my spiritual journey. During our exchange, she recommended a book called The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes. It’s an intense read, but it sparked a desire in my heart for something greater. Many books have illuminated my path, but this suggestion came from someone who knew I was ready to embrace it.

They Come to Teach Us Lessons

Other angels have appeared when necessary lessons needed to be learned. Rich came into my life when I felt whole. I was completely at ease with who I was and where I was going.

We met serendipitously through a mutual friend whose life story I would write in Alaska. The woman and I met when I began screenwriting; her story was incredible. However, things weren't meant to be, and I had to part ways with her. She taught me so much about having to accept some people aren't ready for change, and that fear and mental crisis can be a terrible vice on your dreams.

Another angel taught me that my Soul doesn't have a great, big hole in it, only to be filled by another person. I learned to stand up for myself, and that I could become anything I set my mind to, and I did. Another angel taught me to honor myself with self-love and respect, and to never compromise on what I deserved when it came to love and relationships.

Shaving my legs was a random and simple act, but it brought back just a few faces that have impacted me in many ways. I hope that in reading this, you had some Earth Angels pop into your mind. Be sure to thank them! Angels love gratitude, and it may open the door to meeting a new one today!

Have You Thanked Your Earth Angels Today?