Angel Talk #4: Do our guardian angels have expectations from us?

May 20, 2024December 3, 2024 The Unconventional Monk2,225 Comments

After a long break of more than a year, the urge to write has finally taken hold of me again. I have been asked countless times about whether our guardian angels have expectations from us or if they are simply benevolent beings who let us exercise our free will without interference. The query is not trivial; it speaks to the heart of how we understand relationships and support. Expectations, as we all know, can often be the root cause of misunderstandings and failures in relationships. So, could it be that our guardian angels might have expectations from us? And if we repeatedly fail, do they eventually ignore us or leave us to our own devices? Or, are they completely indifferent to our choices, supporting us regardless of our actions?

Let me start with a recent incident involving a close friend of mine. She had just bought a scooter and was excited about her new purchase. However, a few days later, she faced trouble starting the vehicle. Now, my friend is deeply connected to Archangel Michael. Whenever she faced any issues with machines or gadgets, she would call upon Michael for help, and miraculously, a solution would often present itself. But not this time. Despite her multiple pleas to Michael and numerous attempts to kickstart the scooter, it simply refused to start.

Frustration and doubt began to set in. She started questioning why Michael wasn’t helping her this time. She entertained all sorts of thoughts, from believing she had somehow fallen out of favour to doubting her own connection with the angel. Then, a friend of hers arrived. This friend knew very little about scooters but decided to take a look anyway. She removed the stand and pressed the self-start button and the scooter roared to life! The problem was simple: the sensor in the scooter stand prevents the vehicle from starting if the stand is down, a safety feature my friend was aware of but had somehow overlooked 😊

The Larger Question

This incident raises intriguing questions about the nature of our guardian angels’ support. Did Michael expect my friend to remember the safety feature? Or was he unconcerned about her forgetfulness and instead orchestrated the arrival of the other friend to help her out? Or perhaps, this was all just a play of the mind?

To explore this further, let’s delve into some personal anecdotes and stories that might shed light on whether our guardian angels have expectations or if they simply support us unconditionally.

Anecdote #1: The Lost Traveler

Several years ago, I found myself lost in a dense forest while hiking. I had ventured off the beaten path, confident in my sense of direction. But as hours passed, I realized I was hopelessly lost. Panic began to set in. I called upon my guardian angel, whom I had always felt a deep connection with, for guidance. I sat down, closed my eyes, and silently prayed for help.

After a few minutes, I heard the sound of rustling leaves. I opened my eyes to see a deer standing a few feet away, calmly looking at me. Something about its presence felt reassuring. The deer turned and began to walk away, stopping occasionally to look back at me as if beckoning me to follow. With nothing to lose, I decided to follow it. The deer led me through the forest to a small clearing, where I could see a familiar landmark in the distance. Relieved, I found my way back to the trail and safely returned home.

Reflecting on this incident, I wondered if my guardian angel had orchestrated the appearance of the deer. Did the angel expect me to follow the animal, or was it just a lucky coincidence? It felt like a gentle nudge in the right direction rather than a stern expectation.

Anecdote #2: The Job Interview

A few years ago, I was preparing for a crucial job interview. It was a position I desperately wanted, and I had been preparing for weeks. The night before the interview, I was a bundle of nerves. I called upon my guardian angel for support and guidance, hoping for some divine intervention to calm my anxious mind.

That night, I had a vivid dream. In the dream, I saw myself sitting in the interview room, confidently answering questions. My guardian angel appeared beside me, whispering words of encouragement and assurance. When I woke up, I felt an inexplicable sense of calm and confidence. The interview went smoothly, and I got the job.

Did my guardian angel expect me to prepare well for the interview, or was the dream simply a way to bolster my confidence? It seemed like the angel was providing support and reassurance rather than setting expectations.

Anecdote #3: The Near-Accident

One evening, I was driving home from work, exhausted and distracted. As I approached an intersection, I absentmindedly ran a red light. Suddenly, I felt a strong urge to slam on the brakes. I did so instinctively, just in time to avoid a speeding car that zoomed through the intersection from the opposite direction. My heart was pounding as I realized how close I had come to a serious accident.

Later, I couldn’t help but feel that my guardian angel had intervened. Did the angel expect me to be more attentive and cautious while driving? Or was the sudden urge to brake a way of protecting me despite my lapse in attention?

Guardian Angels and Expectations

These anecdotes suggest that guardian angels may not have rigid expectations of us. Instead, they seem to offer support and guidance tailored to our needs and circumstances. They gently nudge us in the right direction, provide reassurance, and sometimes intervene to protect us from harm. This approach aligns with the concept of free will, allowing us to make our own choices and learn from our experiences.

However, it’s also possible that guardian angels hope for us to grow and evolve spiritually. They may encourage us to develop qualities like mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom. While they don’t enforce expectations, they may guide us towards becoming better versions of ourselves.

The Role of Free Will

One of the most profound aspects of our relationship with guardian angels is the respect for our free will. We are free to make our own choices, even if they lead to mistakes or challenges. Guardian angels do not judge or abandon us based on our actions. Instead, they remain a steady presence, offering support and guidance without infringing on our autonomy.

This respect for free will is crucial in understanding why guardian angels may not have fixed expectations. They understand that our journey is unique and personal. Each mistake, failure, or success is a part of our growth. By allowing us to navigate our own paths, they help us build resilience, wisdom, and strength.

A Play of Mind?

Returning to the incident with my friend’s scooter, it’s fascinating to consider whether the entire scenario was a play of the mind. Was it Archangel Michael who orchestrated the arrival of the friend who helped start the scooter? Or was it a simple coincidence? Perhaps Michael’s role was more about providing a subtle reminder that help can come from unexpected places.

In moments of doubt and frustration, it’s easy to question the presence and support of guardian angels. Yet, these experiences often teach us valuable lessons about patience, trust, and the importance of being open to help from others.

In conclusion, the question of whether guardian angels have expectations from us is complex. Based on personal experiences and reflections, it seems that guardian angels do not have rigid expectations. Instead, they offer support, guidance, and protection while respecting our free will. They gently encourage us to grow and evolve, but they do not judge or abandon us based on our actions.

The incident with my friend’s scooter, along with the other anecdotes, highlights the subtle and often mysterious ways in which guardian angels operate. They are always present, providing the support we need, even if it comes from unexpected sources. Whether it’s a deer leading a lost traveller, a dream offering reassurance, or an instinctual urge to avoid danger, their guidance is always there.

Ultimately, our relationship with guardian angels is one of unconditional support and love. They are there to help us navigate the complexities of life, offering a steady presence that reassures us we are never truly alone. As we continue to journey through life, we can take comfort in knowing that our guardian angels are always by our side, ready to offer their support whenever we need it.

Questions to Ponder

Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt an inexplicable sense of guidance or intervention? What do you believe was the source of that support?
Do you think our guardian angels expect us to learn from our mistakes, or are they simply there to offer unconditional support? Why?
How do you perceive the concept of free will in relation to divine guidance? Do you believe we have complete autonomy, or is there a balance between guidance and choice?
Can you recall an incident where help arrived from an unexpected source? How did it change your perspective on receiving assistance?
In what ways do you think we can cultivate a stronger connection with our guardian angels or spiritual guides?
Do you believe that guardian angels can communicate with us through dreams or signs? Have you had any such experiences?
How do you interpret the role of guardian angels in times of crisis versus everyday life? Do you think their presence is more noticeable during challenging times?

Angel Talk #3 Communicating with angels: an evil or blessed experience?

May 31, 2020June 1, 2020 The Unconventional Monk129 Comments

There are a lot of controversies around the existence of angels and communicating with them. Scientists and psychologists prefer to refer to it as illusions or hallucinations and religious sectors prefer to scare people by referring it to as only evil and a cardinal sin to try to communicate with angels. There is even an incident where a person who was a strong advocate and one who created tons of tools to help people communicate with angles, on a later stage turned hostile and started bad-mouthing the process. The various tools she has created and books she has written are still used successfully all over the world by many. But again, once the tool reaches the user, it is connected with the energy or vibration of the user and then has nothing to do with that of the one who created it. Let us all believe in the free will of each person and give them the freedom to either believe or despise the presence of angels 😊

There are many ways of communicating with angels. Whatever the tool or method used is, you need to have an energy or vibration which will keep you in an open receptive mode to receive messages from angels. Again that is not a tough thing to do if you are willing to change your mindset from being skeptical and egoistic to be one that of acceptance, self-effacing and unpresuming. Once you are in that mind state: meditation for few minutes, listening to your favourite music, gazing at the beauty of nature or even sitting still for some time can take you in that energy /vibrational state. Sometimes burning sage, scented candles, presence of crystals or geometric figures may help initiate the process.

Using runes and pendulums are the oldest method of communicating with angles. The most common tool used now is oracle card or angel card decks. There are also crystal gazing and angel boards available. Runes may be a bit tough to decipher initially and pendulums mostly offer Yes-No answers only. That is how oracle cards and angel cards have got so popular. Depending on the deck, the number of cards may vary. Once you have initiated the process, you can ask questions and start receiving messages through the cards you select. The biggest challenge initially will be the fight which happens between your intuitive ability and logical mind. If the logical mind overpowers the intuitive message, then the messages you receive may not be the ones from angles. This ability needs practice and a strong belief to master it. Also, the most important thing to note is that angels will never force us to do something. They will just give us suggestions about situations and shows us paths leading to our life purposes, everything leading to the higher good. It is left to us to use our free will and decide what is to be done about the angelic messages.

You may not even need any of these tools. Angels may directly communicate to you through signs you see and through your intuition.

Angel boards are different from Ouija boards but got a similar working process. They can be very blessed as well as a dangerous tool, depending on how you are using it. Treading to unknown always need that blind belief of trust in angelic protection and a very open mind state 😊

From childhood, Sourav was gifted with strong intuitive abilities. He thought it was normal, but growing up realized that not everyone had that ability. He feared that he will be called a weirdo by his friends and instead of cherishing his gifts and using it, he started ignoring it and slowly even forgot that he had such a gift.

Moving ahead in his life, he made a lot of mistakes in college life, his career and in his financial choices and when he was in his late 30s, he was almost in a depressed state of mind. He felt all the time like a big loser standing in front of a long dark tunnel with no lights ahead. He turned into alcohol and was slowly moving towards a strong suicidal tendency. He was messing his life more and more each day. One rainy evening when he was sitting in the bar and drinking, a middle-aged man came and sat in the chair opposite to him. Being an introvert, Sourav always stayed away from interacting with strangers. So, when the man greeted him, he was reluctant to talk initially, but for some reason started talking with him.

Sourav learned that his name was Arjav and he was running an NGO taking care of stray and injured animals. They talked continuously for the next 2 hours about themselves. Sourav was feeling very confident and light. He felt thankful to Arjav and that is why he was very surprised when he heard what Arjav said next. Arjav said “Sourav…I have not met anyone like you till now. You have such a gift and have cleared a lot of my confusions. You have given me so many directions to choose from and how did you so easily guess things from my past…Thanks a lot “. Sourav was still confused even after Arjav hugged him and left.

Sourav slept with a confused mind. He asked himself many times” how I wish I could understand how I helped Arjav, when I have messed even my own life”. The morning when he got up, he saw a discussion going on his college WhatsApp group regarding an angel card reader. During day time, out of a sudden thought, Sourav called the angel card reader and booked an appointment for the evening.

When he was waiting to meet the reader, Sourav was surprised to see the photograph of Arjav outside the room. He went inside and met the reader, whose name was Samyuktha. Sourav asked questions after questions and Samyuktha answered patiently. She told her how much angels were still trying to guide him, whenever he did mistakes in life and whenever he was drifting away from his life purpose. Sourav realized how much he has drifted away from his life purpose path and how much he has ignored the gifts. He felt really happy and light. He saw light inside the tunnel. He thanked her and while moving out asked” how do you know Arjav “

She replied: Arjav was my elder brother. We lost him to an accident 5 years ago. How do you know him?

Sourav was shivering while walking out. He was scared first and then his mind settled. There was only gratitude left in his mind for Arjav. Sourav realized the message shown by Arjav and he was determined to do that.

8 years after that experience, today Sourav runs an NGO at 6 locations, which take cares of stray and injured animals 😊

Few questions to think about:

Why did Sourav felt the gift as a curse initially?

Why is there a need for free will? Why can’t the angels force us to do only things best for us?

Is Arjav an angel now?

Whom do you feel directed Sourav towards his life purpose…Sourav himself, Arjav, Samyuktha or someone else?

Angel Talk #2 Whom can you easily relate as an angel: The beautiful face or the scarred ugly one??

February 1, 2020 The Unconventional Monk1,935 Comments

Angels, as we know, are there to guide, support and protect us. When a person helps another one in their distress, you feel good about that person and may also feel it is the angel inside them who is doing it. We will create an angelic impression about that person in our mind and that will normally be a very beautiful picture.

Most of the artists who have created images of angels have portrayed angels to be the beautiful ones -mostly female gender, with or without wings and who is dressed in either white long dress or very attractive colourful ones. But angels are not made of matter. They contain the space they operate and travel from A-Z without going through B-C-D and … 😊. So, all the beautiful/handsome persons around us need not have angels inside them nor will the angels be always beautiful.

It will be beneficial to know now, how you can identify when there is an angelic presence. All of us have sensory feelings, but how well you can use a particular sense is unique. Clair is the term which uses to describe the various physical and intuitive senses. Whichever is your stronger one, will help you feel the angles 😊

Clairvoyance: You will be able to visualize and see things from the past and present very easily. When it’s the strongest you will start seeing your future as glimpses and even see angels (in whichever form they chose to come in front of you)

Clairaudience: You can clearly hear sound, words or music inside your mind. When this Clair is the strongest you may hear whispers from your angels and even hear flapping indicating their presence.

Clairsentience: You will easily understand and feel the emotions or even physical pain of others. If the strongest, this will make you become natural healers and give the ability to feel the physical presence of angels in the form of temperature difference or even pressure on the body.

Clairalience: This Clair will give you the ability to smell odours that may not even have a physical source. You may even be able to smell things from your past. Angelic presence will be also felt by means of odour.

Clairgustance: When you have the ability to taste things, which may not be physically there. Presence will be also felt in the form of a taste.

There are other type of Clairs too. Irrespective of which Clair is the strongest, it will help you to be aware of the presence of angels around you. Now close your eyes and try to find out, which is your strongest Clair. I am sure your guardian angels will help to find it out 😊

Let me tell the experience of Mathew and his friends. When this experience happened, Mathew was in his mid-20s and working with an educational institute in a hill a station in Kerala. The campus was very beautiful and spread over more than 25 acres of land. The staff were provided accommodation inside the campus and it was located almost at the end of the property and was far away from all other buildings.

During weekends the majority of the staffs used to go to their homes and it was then Mathew and few of the remaining colleagues used to have their fun time. There will be booze, cooking, dance and playing cards throughout night. It was a night, all of them used to look forward.

Mathew was always intrigued with occultism and had read a lot about it out of curiosity. So, this was always a topic of discussion during the booze time. One such night, one of his colleagues started talking about the Ouija board and everybody got very interested. With each drink, the discussions got more intense and curiosity aroused and all of a sudden everybody wanted to try and experience it. As Mathew was the one who had read most about it, everybody asked Mathew about it and Mathew said “Why not ..Let us make one and use it now itself “

Mathew had never used an Ouija board in reality before that. But his ego didn’t allow him to say that then. After referring images from google, they made an Ouija board out of chart paper. Coin to be used was ready and they were all set to go.

They were eight in total including Mathew. Time was past midnight then and heavy wind was blowing outside. So they closed all the windows and circled around the Ouija board kept on the table. A candle was also lit and the coin kept over the board. Mathew tried to remember everything he had read about using the board. He could feel the wind blowing into his ear, but couldn’t find from where the wind was entering the room since all the windows were already closed.

Lights were switched off then, so it was just 8 of them circled around the board with the candle lit in the middle. It was total silence for the next few minutes. Mathew was feeling uncomfortable in both his ears. It was like something was flapping near his ears. Mathew somehow told then “Let us all hold our hands and close our eyes for a minute before we start calling the spirits”. The moment Mathew closed his eyes, the sound near his ears become more and more soft, but clear. It was like somebody was whispering to him. He tried to listen to it carefully and then he heard clearly “Draw a circle of protection using salt and sit only inside that “.

Mathew did not want to tell anyone about this since he felt everyone will make fun of him saying that he is scared. All hands held together, Mathew started saying “Oh Good Spirit, we call upon you and invite you to come and communicate with us “and his colleagues repeated after him. They repeated it a few times and then all of a sudden, the candle was blown off. Everybody got really scared and started screaming. There was a heavy wind blowing into the room which carried a very foul smell, like that of rotten flesh. Nobody had any idea what was happening, there was only screams and somehow Mathew managed to reach to switch on the lights. What he saw inside the room then made him froze with fear for the next few minutes.

There were marks made all over the room, some of them in black dirt colour and some of them in blood red. There were marks even in the roof. Few of his colleagues had their shirts torn off and few of them had blood dripping from the scratches and wounds over their bodies. All of them were clueless and shivering with fear. The foul stench intensity had reduced, but it was still there. What happened inside the darkroom, how all those marks came, how the wounds: no one had any answers to these questions. And the most important question which was left unanswered was: what was that foul smell and how did it go away?

More intense experiences with Ouija board to follow 😊 . But till then think about the following:

Why was Mathew hearing a flapping sound? Is it due to an angelic presence??

Message which Mathew heard, was it from his angels or his subconscious mind giving a message from all the things he had read about Ouija board earlier??

What made those marks. Is it made by the persons inside the room itself in the confusion or something else??

How did this end like this??

Angel Talk #1 Are there angels around us? if so, why are they here?

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 The Unconventional Monk1,150 Comments

We hear a lot of stories about angels and fairies from childhood. Some of them like tooth fairies, we tell our kids too. But have you ever thought about “who or what are these angels? Are they really here? What is their purpose? “

From what I have experienced, to feel and understand an angelic presence, a blind leap of faith and trust is always required. We cannot understand it with a sceptical mind, due to the very simple reason that they are not here to prove anything. Their sole purpose is to help, protect and guide us in following our life purpose. The catch here is that they will always give it only as suggestions (messages you will receive as intuitions, synchronous numbers, Universe symbols, so on…). And they will leave it to us, to use our FREE WILL to decide what to do. Angels will never interfere in your free will and they never keep any grudge/ill feeling coz you didn’t listen to what they said. They will keep on trying to help you move towards your life purpose(if not this life, then next 😊)

Everybody has a guardian angel/angels to help and guide. We get so manipulated by internal and external constraints that, we stop listening to the messages they give us. And Guardian angels are the lowest in the ranking of the angels. For just information purpose, the hierarchy of angels are of nine orders/ranking: Seraphim-Cherubim-Thrones-Dominions-Virtues-Powers-Principalities-Arch angels-Guardian angels. And we are going to just talk about Arch angles & Guardian angels, who work more closely with us

Let me now tell about the life-changing incident faced by Sanjay. He was in his mid-30s when the incident happened. He was by all definition of society, a successful professional with a bright career and a well-settled family. His wife had decided to be a homemaker, taking care of their 2 daughters in their 3-bedroom apartment in a posh locality in Mumbai. Everything was going so well and then the incident happened…

During one of the monsoons, Sanjay had to go to the next city for an emergency meeting. Flights were delayed due to the rain and so he decided to drive till there. The meeting got over by late evening and Sanjay was planning to reach home for dinner since he needed only a 3-hour drive to reach home.

He started driving back through the express highway and in half an hour heavy rain with wind started. There was also heavy lightning and thunder. The visibility was getting difficult and Sanjay decided to park on the roadside for some time. He switched on the hazard lights of the car and tried calling his wife. After several tries call got connected and his wife told that roads have started flooding in Mumbai and even power supply is gone. They were on generator back up and didn’t know how long it will last. The kids were frightened and had started crying. Sanjay tried to speak to the kids, but the call got cut off and he couldn’t reconnect even after multiple tries.

Sanjay felt really restless and wanted to reach home asap. So even though there was a strong logical feeling against it, he decided to continue driving. There were few cars parked just ahead. When his car started moving, he saw a lady coming out of one car, drenching in rain and waving her hands frantically at him. Sanjay noticed instantly that she was wearing business attire and without any second thought, stopped the car near her. She opened the door and said “Hi. My name is Meenakshi, I am travelling towards Mumbai and my car has a breakdown. Is it possible to give me a lift till where ever possible “? Sanjay told her that he is also going to Mumbai and he will give her a lift till there. Meenakshi went to her car, took her bags and got into Sanjay’s car after locking hers. And their journey started….

With very few conversations itself, both of them made good rapport. Sanjay came to know that she was working as the top executive of a fashion brand and was on her return way after an event promo in Pune. She was in her early 30s and single. Meenakshi was wet and didn’t have any spare dress. So, she was managing herself in a wet dress. She was a charmer and in no time, Sanjay got very attracted to her talks and her subtle laughs. He was fast moving into a trance state of mind. He was driving so effortlessly and the heavy rain, lightning and thunder had no effect on him. His mind was only fixed on the coffee, which Meenakshi had promised to make when he drops her in her flat (which for his surprise , she told as right next to his street).

Next 2 hour went fast like this and they reached Mumbai very smoothly amidst all the chaos. Meenakshi directed him towards her street and suddenly his car hit a bike rider, who appeared from nowhere (as always). Sanjay suddenly stopped the car and got out to check what had happened. To his relief, the bike rider got up and apologized and said that it was his mistake. Sanjay helped him to get the bike started and he rode off. Relieved, Sanjay got back into the car and when he turned to speak to Meenakshi, she was not in her seat!!

Sanjay was startled. He got out of the car and enquired to people who were standing in and around there. But no one saw a lady getting out of the car! Sanjay checked with everyone there, everybody said..we didn’t see anyone !!

Sanjay was speechless and somehow got into the car. And due to some intuition, he touched the seat on which Meenakshi was sitting. There was not a single drop of water or wetness on the seat. It was as dry as an unused seat. Sanjay trembled with fear and somehow managed to drive his car to his apartment, next street.

He reached his flat and still the power was gone. On seeing him, his neighbour came running to him and told that his elder daughter slipped down the floor and she had a concussion and was in hospital. They were waiting to do an emergency operation, but holding it, since hers was a rare blood group O- and they didn’t have enough in their blood bank. He rushed to the hospital and the surgery successfully happened immediately after, since his blood group was the same 😊

Next day, sitting near his daughter’s Hospital bed, Sanjay was reading the newspaper. He saw the main caption “Landslide due to torrential rain in Mumbai-Pune highway.2 dead and traffic blocked till things are cleared “. Sanjay froze when he noticed in the news that, the mishap had happened exactly at the same spot where he had parked his car.

So, what do you all think… Meenakshi was an angel or was it all in his head?