Becoming an angel

• Written by Jayme on August 26, 2008
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• Filed under: Inspiration

I have a confession to make: one of my greatest dreams was to become an angel.

I remember watching “City of Angels” and thinking how awesome it would be to be an angel who could be anywhere in the world in a heartbeat.

I knew then that, when I die, I’d become an angel wearing a pink and white robe guiding and inspiring people right when they need it.

I was so taken by this idea that I even wrote about it in my first ever blog post back in November 2004:

Do you know what it’s like to be an angel?

I can’t remember exactly when the idea struck me. Maybe it was my fascination with wings, the idea of flying through the clouds, being able to hear prayers and wishes, or guarding someone on earth.

I just realized my greatest dream is to become an angel.

When i told a friend about it, he said i was weird. How can you aspire to become something that you aren’t even sure exists?

I just believe.

I said i would let him know if or when i do get to fulfill that dream. But i never got the chance, he went way ahead of me.

Now i guess i don’t have to prove it to him, he already knows.

Most of the time, I forget him. I guess it’s my defense mechanism against all the pain we went through, I’m not sure if I ever really healed.

But every now and then, I try to remember if only to relive the good times and thank him again for changing my life.

Now I think, it’s not so bad when i finally go to that other place. At least I know, someone would be there to reach for my hand.

Though i have my own angel on earth, you are my angel in heaven.

This post was dedicated to a friend who did not believe in angels. But I sure hoped that despite that, he became an angel nonetheless after he died.

The angel on Earth I wrote about was my then boyfriend, now my hubby, Kernan.

We call each other Angel because we inspire and motivate each other to be the best versions of ourselves.

When our daughters were born, we also called them our angels because they moved us to be the best parents.

A lot of things have changed since that entry four years ago.

I still dream of becoming an angel but I realized I don’t need to die to make it a reality.

I’ve seen a lot of angels all around me with no white wings, flowing robes, or heavenly voices.

They just go around helping and guiding people even if they don’t know it

Are you an angel?

You probably are. You could be.

Be a helper. Extend a helping hand whenever you can, no matter how small the effort. Something that may seem so insignificant to you may mean the world to another.

Be an inspiration. Life can be a real pain sometimes, we all know that to be true. But face your struggles with courage and always focus on the good and the best. People who are having the same struggles may be inspired with your example.

Be a guide. When you do something or you know something so well, share your skill or knowledge. Giving and sharing to others won’t threaten your position or possessions. Generosity stimulates the flow of blessings that will surely come back to you.

Be a listener. Sometimes, all people need is a good listener. You don’t even need to talk or give sage advice. Just listen. Really, really focus your attention to the other person’s need and really listen.

Can you be an angel?

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