Last week for Music Monday, I talked about listening to the Voice Within when emotions of grief and defeat try to take over in us. While that is the very best thing to do, there are instances when doing so is not so easy. When this happens, there is another ‘line of defense’ we can use to warn off negative thoughts and feelings from taking over: guardian angels.

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Believe it or not, some people have been placed in our lives as guardian angels – they are ‘assigned’ to help us see clearly when our vision has been skewed by the overwhelming (and sometimes traumatizing) events of life. They are the Voice that comes to us when our emotions have deafened us to hearing anything else of reason. In addition, guardian angels are there to be by our side to give comfort, support, and love in the times we need it most.

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Question for you: when was the last time you served as a guardian angel to someone else?

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I am not talking about just ‘liking’ their status update on Facebook or giving them a ‘retweet’ on Twitter or a text, or even doing mild idle chatter while attending a gathering. I am talking about really opening yourself to being available for someone to help them through their life’s trials? Not only expressing empathy in words, but also showing that you care by your action.  Reserving time out of your schedule for them, checking up on them often, and ensuring that they never feel alone by committing yourself to being with them in their journey for the long haul.

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In other words: have you opened up your heart to be someone else’s home?

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This is (basically) what guardian angels do.

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You (yes, you) may be the one that the Universe has summoned to be a person’s guardian angel in their moment of need. And if you ignore the summons, you actually end up blocking your own Blessings. So when you see (or hear of) someone going through a hard time in their life, do not turn away. Instead, open yourself up to them. Offer your listening ear, your shoulder to lean on, words of reassurance, and most importantly, your hand.

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Allow yourself to be the love and voice that they need from a guardian angel.

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Enjoy this week’s Music Monday selection, “Home” by Rock artist Phillip Phillips.

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