The Sudbury Star

   Cecily Channer believes in guardian angels -- and she's not alone.
    According to a recent Gallup poll, 82% of women and 72% of men believe in angels.
    Channer is author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Connecting With Your Angels (Alpha) and you're no idiot if you're captivated by these unseen spiritual guides.
    Angels are all around us, says the angelic communicator, and all you have to do is ask and you shall receive. "Each person on Earth is being served and supported by the angelic realm, through good times and bad," says Channer, of divineartistry.com.
    Connecting with angels is life changing, contends the certified angel therapy practitioner. "When the angels enter our lives, building closer relationships, finding success, and experiencing joy all become less of a struggle and more of a way of life."
    Believe and you shall receive: "At any time we can ask for angelic guidance and assistance in our daily life. No request is too big or too small, if it is the will of God. The angels' main goals are to help, protect, heal, as well as raise the consciousness level of all humanity."
    She says that when things are just not working for us, angels "serve as a loving light and presence in the storms of our lives, helping us recognize our inborn power, courage, and deep understanding to wisely navigate through our days and get back on track."
    According to Channer, we live in difficult times. "Uncertainty and fear is washing over so many. The angelic realm wants to be of service to each and every one of us to assist in eradicating our fears and bringing more peace into our lives."
    Channer uses her intuitive skills to help others explore and connect to the angels. "Sometimes the angels show me a quick vision or symbol in my mind's eye, other times I hear words telepathically, or I just instantly know a bit of information to pass on to my student or client," says Channer, adding that occasionally angels will show themselves to her when it's appropriate or necessary for a higher purpose.
    Meanwhile, she's not dissuaded by non-believers. "I do feel like I am in good company though, since recent polls show that there is a higher percentage of people who believe in angels than those that do not. Many have felt protected, assisted and supported by an angelic force."
    She adds that it may well be blind faith when you first call the angels in to your life but it does not stay 'blind'.
    "You do see the positive synchronicities and miracles start to take place."
    And those who don't believe can still receive:
    "Those that do not believe in the concept of a guardian angel still have angels standing by in non-judgment. Our guardian angels wait patiently for the day that we may choose to invite them into our lives." And you'll know it when they come into your life, their energy feels loving and soothing.
    "In fact, it is common to find that a palpable comforting vibration accompanies each angel message," often leaving us with an "aha" moment.
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    How to ask your angel for help
    Need help and guidance? Cecily Channer offers tips to call on your angel:
    Ask: "Angels cannot intrude on our free will, so we must ask them to assist us. These heavenly helpers will answer to a prayer, a thought, or a verbal cry for help in an instant."
    Partner with Your Angels: They're not here to do all the work. "If we expect them to be like Santa Claus or a genie in a bottle granting us all our wishes, we will be sorely disappointed." The angels can put us on the path to success, but you have to take the first step.
    Trust: "In cultivating trust, we remember that God and the angels love us unconditionally and always want the best for us. No sincere request or prayer goes unanswered."
    Release: Surrendering is essential. Do what you can at your end and then release your problems and wishes to the angels. "The quicker we let go, the quicker we see results."
    Allow and Receive: Getting in "the zone" allows us to do great things. In order to get what we want, allow yourself to take in all the goodness the universe has to offer, and acknowledge that we are deserving and worthy of receiving our desires.
    Thank Your Angels: "Only when we are grateful for each blessing we receive will we be in the flow to receive other blessings."

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