We Do Recover

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Beings of Light
Human Angels

During each of our journeys, there are those inevitable moments when someone comes into our life at precisely the right time and says or does precisely the right thing. Their words or actions may help us perceive ourselves more clearly, remind us that everything will turn out for the best, help us cope, or see us through difficult situations. These people are human angels – individuals designated by the universe to be of service to those in need at specific points in time. Some human angels make a commitment before their births to make a positive contribution to the world at a particular moment. Others were chosen by the universe. All human angels, however, come into our lives when we least expect them and when we can most benefit from their presence.

A few of the human angels we may encounter are in professions where helping others is an everyday occurrence. But most of them are regular people, going about their daily lives until called upon to be in the right place at the right time to bring peace, joy, help, or heal someone when they most need it. You may have met a human angel in the form of a teacher who gave you a piece of advice that touched your soul and influenced your path. The person that momentarily stopped you to say hello on the street, delaying you long enough to avoid an oncoming car or a collision, is also a human angel. They may offer nothing more than a kind word or a smile, but they will offer it when you can draw the most strength and support from their simple action.

You may be a human angel yet not know it. Your fate or intuition may guide you toward other people’s challenging or distressing situations, leading you to infer that you simply have bad luck. But recognizing yourself as a human angel can help you deal with the pain you see and understand that you are there to help and comfort others during their times of need. Human angels give of their inner light to all who need it, coming into our lives and often changing us forever. Their task has its challenges, but it is they that have the power to teach, bring us joy, and comfort us in times of despair.

What do you think?

This may not be an AA quote, but it sure reminds me of all the guardian angels put in my path, especially those in early recovery. I was truly blessed with a lot of long-timers with 20 plus years of sobriety., along with many who walked their talk and guided me on my own road.

One who comes to the forefront was a gentleman who had 25 years of sobriety and was still going to meetings daily to give back what was given to him. Another one who celebrated 46 years this year, who was my spiritual advisor for many years who told me that just because they were in AA didn't mean what they said was right for me. He said, "They will show you how to work your program and how NOT to work your program." There will always be a message for you if you are open to listening.

I had a Native Elder tell me, "It isn't what you were or who you were when you were born, it is about who you are in today." She gave me a piece of Fools Gold and I gave her a gift of tobacco. I have no Native blood to my knowledge in my body yet I have felt a very strong link to Native culture. Another Elder came to the recovery house and explained the Medicine Wheel. It had a big impact on my Spiritual growth and perspective on my journey.

I have always liked the saying about Step Four. You have to get rid of the darkness so the light of reason can shine. I had to make room for the Light.

The original above was written on another site in 2008.

One of my favourite quotes. I had to do an inventory of what was there, bring it into the light and get honest about it. Bring it out of the darkness of my denial, and bring it into the open, so I could make changes. Some things had to be just adjusted, other things had to be rejected, others acceptance and built on. It wasn't all bad. I had to look at the positive and all that I had buried and suppressed and lighten my burden. This happened after the 4th Step, when I worked the 5th Step.