Aren't we all Human Angels?
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I want to share an encounter I had with a "human angel" about a year and a half ago and how my life was transformed because of it. This was before I had ever even heard the term "lightworker", and at the time, I had never heard of Steve Rother or "Re-member".
Back then, I found myself drawn towards more "New Age" beliefs, but I felt incredibly conflicted due to my strong upbringing as a Christian fundamentalist. I feared New Age beliefs and particularly anything having to do with spirits or channeling because I had been taught that such teachings could originate from "demonic" sources trying to shroud their evil intent with a deceptively loving message. Yet in my heart, I felt very much drawn to more open-minded beliefs, free from such fears. Yet I was confused and in turmoil over the right way to go. In tears one day, I made the most heartfelt possible request of what was "truly good" in the Universe to "show me the way".
Within a couple of days, a neighbor who I was only a little bit acquainted with invited me for coffee. She knew I was somewhat open-minded, but we had never talked in any depth about my spiritual struggles. That day she did an incredibly brave thing, and it must have been based on strong intuition. She told me she was a "human angel" and her intent was to be in the right place at the right time to help in the lives of others when they are at a crossroads or in need of spiritual assistance. I was absolutely astounded since she had absolutely no knowledge of the request I had made to the universe just a couple of days before. We then had a wonderful discussion about light work, and within a couple of days, she gave me a copy of "Re-member".
And with that first step, she started me on the road to awakening and a complete spiritual transformation. It has not been an easy road since I have had a lot of fears to deal with, but I now consider myself a lightworker, and I am finally learning to have a spiritual existence based in Love and not based in Fear. This has given a sense of peace that I have never known before at any time in my life. It has also opened the door to some profound spiritual experiences and guidance.
I consider myself a "bridge builder" because it is my goal to help other people who are struggling spiritually with fear-based beliefs. If someone is happy with their beliefs, whatever they may be, I wish them peace and joy. But if someone is leaning towards New Age beliefs, yet struggling with fear, my hope is my own experiences will help them find their way to Love. It is incredibly difficult to accept spirit guides and channeling when you are taught there are "demons" out there trying to deceive you. Even when you logically decide that the universe is much more loving than that, your "inner child" can still be plagued by fear. I know because I still need to reason with my own "inner child" often and was even hesitant to listen to the audio of the Group's channelings because of some hidden fears (I found it easier simply to read them). It was only yesterday that for the first time I was able to listen to the audio without being afraid, which is a bit of a milestone for me.
I share my story because a human angel made a huge difference in my life. Although it might not always be wise to tell someone you are a "human angel" (they might say "yeah, right" and never talk to you again!) , it is possible to make a difference in another person's life if you follow your intuition.
I still don't know if I believe everything I hear channeled because I do believe you need to be discerning about such things, but I do know that the Group's message is very much based in Love and a lot of what I have heard so far makes sense. In fact, it's the first logical, non-fear-based explanation I ever heard of why this world seems so confusing, so filled with tragedy at times, yet also so filled with Love.
This is the first time I have posted to this forum. I hope my story inspires you. I hope it makes you realize that people really are waking up in the world, even those struggling with fear. In fact, I will share with you that I happen to live in Kansas, and you would be amazed how many lightworkers I am encountering out here. Lightworkers are everywhere, even in places you might not expect.
Since I'm in Kansas, when we built the Web of Love, I made an extra effort to focus my energy on the light that was being sent from both coasts and anchor it in the center of the country. A few of my lightworker friends out here were doing the same thing. We knew that there were likely fewer people building the Web in this area. I don't know if it really mattered in actuality since in truth things like the Web are outside how we view physical space, but I do know it helps to bring as much light as possible to areas which seemed plagued by darkness and fear.
Sending out Light, Love and Hope to All of You,
BridgeBuilder
Wow! Can I ever relate to a lot of that!!
I believe that we are all the same "spirit stuff", but I have definitely met people who are incarnated angels - angelic beings who have purposefully incarnated in our physical world for specific purposes.
There are a few people that I know that every now and then, typically during meditation, I can see a spirit aspect superimposed over their physical features. If someone shows an angelic aspect, it is indescribably beautiful. They also have an angelic aura about them - lots of gold that tends to fan out from their upper body - like wings.
Thanks for sharing this Rastus. I must try to get onto that site again. Last time I did, I couldn't connect to thier server. the articles you've posted from there have been wonderful!
Many thanks,
James.
I have decided to join this forum as well, after being led here by Rastus. I want to emphasize that my "human angel" neighbor is very much a "regular" person. She is indeed a lightworker, but I believe any of us is capable of acting as a human angel if we follow the guidance of Spirit, just as she did that day. My friend also played a pivotal role in the days and months that followed, lending me many books and explaining a number of spiritual topics. And let me also emphasize that not one of us is just "regular", as we are all much grander beings than we realize.
My post to lightworker included lots of terms that would be familiar to followers of that forum ("Re-member" and the "Web of Love" for example, or actually even the term "human angel"). They are explained at http://www.lightworker.com.
Sending out Light and Love,
-BridgeBuilder
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Aren't we all Human Angels?
For me calling somone "Angel" is like a insult. I know that they are extremely powerful and beautiful entities, but I am proud of being human, of my ego, and of my positive and negative feelings. Unconditional love isn't a good substitute of other feelings and personality.
CaCoDeMoN,
When we speak of human angels, we do not abandon what we perceive as our humanity. We just emphasize the best parts of ourselves and perhaps get a glimpse of our "higher selves" who decided to incarnate here in the first place. And I do believe we hold on to our personalities, even as we ascend to our higher selves and gradually let go of some of our more negative aspects. Speaking just for myself, I believe it's possible to still "be myself" independent of what I perceive as negative sides of my personality. I know much is said in New Age circles about giving up the ego, and to be honest, I have trouble with that concept. My hope is that the ideal spiritual existence is a dichotomy of holding on to who we are as individuals, while still feeling Oneness with the rest of humanity. But each of us is entitled to our individual beliefs on these matters.
-Bridgebuilder
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When we speak of human angels, we do not abandon what we perceive as our humanity. We just emphasize the best parts of ourselves and perhaps get a glimpse of our "higher selves" who decided to incarnate here in the first place. And I do believe we hold on to our personalities, even as we ascend to our higher selves and gradually let go of some of our more negative aspects. Speaking just for myself, I believe it's possible to still "be myself" independent of what I perceive as negative sides of my personality. I know much is said in New Age circles about giving up the ego, and to be honest, I have trouble with that concept. My hope is that the ideal spiritual existence is a dichotomy of holding on to who we are as individuals, while still feeling Oneness with the rest of humanity. But each of us is entitled to our individual beliefs on these matters.
I agree with you on that, I think that when ego causes problems(and this is very common), you have to work on it, and not just destroy it.
Oh please don't let you guys become the 'otherkin' as well...
Eh... not that I expected any better.
What is "otherkin"?
QuoteI know much is said in New Age circles about giving up the ego, and to be honest, I have trouble with that concept. My hope is that the ideal spiritual existence is a dichotomy of holding on to who we are as individuals, while still feeling Oneness with the rest of humanity
QuoteI agree with you on that, I think that when ego causes problems(and this is very common), you have to work on it, and not just destroy it.
The ego is *not* the personality. You can give up the ego and you will still retain your personality.
If you are uncomfortable with the word "ego", perhaps another word for it would be "mind" - the mind's control of your personality through fear, as opposed to *your* control of your mind. It is possible to use your mind without allowing your mind to control you. This is what is meant by ego.
Egos are things such as fear, greed, selfishness, anger, hate, etc. They are unconscious reactions to circumstances.
Why wouldn't you want to give that up? I know I do. Ego is just another term for mind, meaning the mind's fear of losing control.
If you try to become an observer of your reactions instead of reacting blindly or unconsciously, you will notice that you become conscious of your reactions, which automatically changes the way you react to things.
If you do energy work you will probably find it easier - by becoming an observer of your reactions you will notice where and how the energy feels in your body. Regardless, by becoming the observer instead of the unconscious reactor, this in turn has the effect of bringing the reaction, or "ego", to consciousness, which gradually dissolves that particular ego. Darkness cannot exist in the light.
For example, if someone starts shouting at you for no reason, instead of either shouting back, hitting them, running away, feeling panicked (fight or flight instinct), try becoming an observer of your reaction and how it feels in your body. You will notice that the simple act of observing yourself removes you from the situation and can even make it interesting!
Of course the "fight or flight" instinct is there for a good reason, and in circumstances where it is necessary we will still retain that instinct. It just won't kick in every time through habit when we don't require it.
This is why so many of us are always living in the past or in the future, but never in the moment. Our ego/mind is afraid of the unknown, so always brings up excuses from the past, or hopes & desires for the future. When we stop living in the past and in the future, and stop reacting blindly to any given situation without any conscious thought behind it, we have let go of our ego. This is when we become who we truly are, our "higher self".
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Egos are things such as fear, greed, selfishness, anger, hate, etc. They are unconscious reactions to circumstances.
Just check what word "ego" means in Latin. It means "me", fear is the most primal reaction and is controlled by the most animal part of a brain. Of course many species of animals have also more advanced, emotional part of a brain, and this is where emotions reside, and they are frequently not very different from human emotions. The only thing that is really different is a most advanced part of a brain, logical, that is heavily used by humans.
"Becoming an observer" as you explained in your post is a technique used in Vipassana meditation. I've used it frequently, and the effects are amazing. Not only controlling the emotions and thoughts is easier, but also it gives interesting results, when used for fun. When mind is not occupied with thoughts, it can notice much more things, when I've reached the state of "observing" when driving a car, I've had a feeling that I've spent whole life with eyes closed...
CaCoDeMoN,
Quote"Becoming an observer" as you explained in your post is a technique used in Vipassana meditation. I've used it frequently, and the effects are amazing. Not only controlling the emotions and thoughts is easier, but also it gives interesting results, when used for fun. When mind is not occupied with thoughts, it can notice much more things, when I've reached the state of "observing" when driving a car, I've had a feeling that I've spent whole life with eyes closed...
I've had the feeling I've spent my whole life with my eyes closed *for* my whole life.
I didn't know this technique was used in Vipassana meditation, although it's one mentioned frequently by a variety of schools and disciplines.
I do practice it and it does give interesting and positive results. But I don't always succeed as it takes sustained concentration and I find I can't always hold that focus. Sometimes I get very depressed about it although I realize that that is also ego (or the animal brain "me"!), and I try to observe these reactions as much as possible too. It does get easier with practice though. I took on other commitments for a while and relaxed my practice, so I'm now in the process of getting back to where I was before. I won't be relaxing again!
In any case, "ego" is only a word, but one which people tend to get hung up on. What I really meant by my post was to tell people that when they read or hear about giving up the ego, the meaning of ego in this context refers to unthinking, unconscious reactions as opposed to the actual personality. And now I've just realized that I could have said what I wanted in a short paragraph instead of a long essay... Well I do often have problems communicating, hence my usual long posts when a sentence would suffice :oops: :cry:
I find it far easier to be aware of my thoughts when there is silence, ie no TV or other distractions. If there are distractions, I'm not generally aware my mind is even wandering, although I know it is as I often "miss" things.
Do you know of any meditation techniques for someone who's finding it hard to "get off the ground"? Sort of a meditation-for-absolute-beginners? I mean, should I try to just empty my mind and keep perservering at that, should I try to focus on an object, should I try to focus on a question or a sound? I've tried all of these and my wandering mind is still driving me nuts!
Being an observer and energy work seem to be the only things that work consistently as at least some form of meditation at the moment.
Advice appreciated,
Stephanie
I agree that the "ego" (and all the fears associated with it) is not something we want to hold onto. But I do think when people are new to "enlightened thinking" (as I still am), it does get confusing and disconcerting when others talk about doing away with the self and becoming nothing. I appreciate the clarifications.
And I too would appreciate any advice on "beginning" meditation techniques. Although I have found ways to be spiritually attuned, meditation is not something that comes easily to me.
BridgeBuilder
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Do you know of any meditation techniques for someone who's finding it hard to "get off the ground"? Sort of a meditation-for-absolute-beginners? I mean, should I try to just empty my mind and keep perservering at that, should I try to focus on an object, should I try to focus on a question or a sound? I've tried all of these and my wandering mind is still driving me nuts!
I think that Vipassana is best for absolute begginers. If I would not practice it before I've started interesting in true occult stuff(not New Age), I would be already insane. Sorry that I can't provide the link, but the Vipassana book I've read is translated to Polish, so it will not be useful for you.
Also from my experiences, it is possible to re-program what you call "ego", and then it becomes very important part of mind.
Are there any techniques you can post here? I can't twist myself into the lotus postition and my knees cramp up just sitting cross-legged after a few minutes, but I'm looking for techniques for focusing and calming the mind in meditation rather than positions here!
I know it's possible to reprogramme the mind, or brain, and I am working on this at present. Perhaps my interpretation of ego is somewhat different to yours - to me, ego or mind is things like fears and negative unthinking reactions, rather than actions based on conscious, aware thought. To eliminate these and control my mind rather than let my mind control me is my goal.
My interpretation of ego and mind is the same as described in books such as The Power of Now (an excellent book and truly worth reading if you haven't yet - I guess it's the western way of putting the eastern philosophy in a way that we here can understand it lol), but I do understand how the word can cause so much confusion to people.
I'm working on being an observer and being aware of my thoughts during day-to-day life, and I know this is going to get easier. I was really doing well prior to relaxing my practice and it's so frustrating having to start almost back at square one again - but at least I've been through it before so I have the advantage of knowing it won't be driving me mad forever. What I still have difficulty with is actual meditation - I feel somehow that I'm not doing it right? It's hard to explain so I'm hoping you will understand what I mean.
I have always had an interest in occult stuff but I have dropped that as I realized a short time ago that it's a shortcut to "abilities" but not to actual "enlightenment" (just words! but ones that explain where I'm headed I hope). My experiences taught me that all the abilities in the world mean nothing unless you can transcend the me/ego/mind - whatever anyone chooses to call it. I had some interesting results with channelling but quickly stopped that - it was addictive with quick and easy results - and deep down I realized that I was really cheating myself and it was, for want of a better word, the ego of greed for advancement that was at the root of this - a "quick fix" without doing the neccessary work first, a bit like building a house without foundations.
Anyway, I'm rambling again! Any meditation techniques you can post here would be really appreaciated.
Thanks!
I think that all you need to learn controlling your thoughts and reactions, is to be in a "observer"(as you described it) mode, and observe your emotions for about 10 or more minutes per day. There's no need for all those lotus positions, etc, it's about the mind, not body. If you will become tired, observe tiredness, if you will become bored, observe boredness. When observing thoughts you must have a clean mind, and not use verbal thoughts. It is not needed that you will feel that you are doing this right. If you want to verify if everything is going ok, then after a month of daily practice, you should try to achieve total calmness of mind for 5 minutes, this should be easy.
About "enlightenment":
Why it is your goal? I meditate just for fun, and to have a better life(spiritual, and of course material too).
Not having verbal thoughts is something I'm finding difficult right now, but like I say, I know it gets easier. I suppose I'm just frustrated because I allowed myself to slip back into old habits and am having to work hard at it again, but that too will pass.
Why "enlightenment"? I guess because I feel it's the path I'm being led to. Maybe also because I've never felt permanently connected to either the physical life or the spiritual, just little bits of both - a lot of the time kind of lost somewhere in the middle in a great void, with occasional glimpses of something else.
I guess really I just want to feel whole and connected, not fragmented disconnected parts.
I suppose deep down I already knew the answer:
QuoteI think that all you need to learn controlling your thoughts and reactions, is to be in a "observer"(as you described it) mode, and observe your emotions for about 10 or more minutes per day. There's no need for all those lotus positions, etc, it's about the mind, not body. If you will become tired, observe tiredness, if you will become bored, observe boredness. When observing thoughts you must have a clean mind, and not use verbal thoughts. It is not needed that you will feel that you are doing this right.
It really helps to have it confirmed though!
Thanks. :)
Otherkin are humans who believe they're not human (they may or may not be correct). Sometimes they believe it's their soul that's different, other times their mind, other times their instincts, other times even their body. Mix and match if need be. There are sites on it, do searches.
what i have to say about this is all thing have two halves one evil one good and we the people are the thin line between one step to the right and we could fall into evil and it is very difficult to get out
one step to the right and we could fall into a sgar coated sweet illusion that may satisfy us for a time
but eventually the flavor will wear off and we will see it for what it truly is and want to climb back on to the middle path. but after the illusion it will be very difficult to climb back up to the trail and many temptations will come into play to keep you away from the middle path but no matter what you must keep to the middle path, for the road to destruction is wide and the path to eternity and enlightenment is narrow.
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Anyway, I'm rambling again! Any meditation techniques you can post here would be really appreaciated.
Thanks!
I understand your frustration and tendency to seek, but ask yourself, is this thing you call "meditation" just another attempt at a short cut?
The paradox of enlightenment is that all these supposed "short cuts" actually turn into long unwinding roads that never end and then we scratch our heads after 30 or 40 years of seeking and wonder why we aren't enlightened as yet. After all you did it by the book did you not? You followed all the great teachings did you not? Yet you're still scratching your head?
Understand "meditation" is enlightenment itself.
If there is a bird singing, there is no "Eddie" hearing the bird singing. It is just "bird singing" with no filter in between.
The bird is enlightenment, the singing is enlightenment. Every moment is enlightenment itself.
It is the same with mediation, there is no going anywhere, no observing, no purpose. There is no "Eddie" meditating, not even an "Eddie observing an Eddie", even though from outwards appearances it may seem that way to others. All that it really is, is just "form meditating". You follow? It's just mediating arising as an experience in consciousness. It is this arising in consciousness that you already are. There is nothing to do but accept that.
Observing is just the illusion of something observing something else. It's the same trap as before presented in another form. It is why you get apparent glimpses and then it vanishes and then of course you long for another glimpse and it becomes circular in nature.
There is no meditative technique that brings you enlightenment as such. If you do happen to awaken when meditating, it isn't because you were meditating, it is because you see the fundamental illusion of mediating.
This "knowing" may occur at any moment regardless of what activity you are engaging in.
Raster,
If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck . . .
My answer to your question would be "no" we're not all angels.
The people like those in the post you described just seem to me to be "different" -- not better or worse or more or less, just differnt. They seem to have different assignments and focus than others -- even from others that are great lightbringers.
Or it might just be perspective. Not long after I got my first chickens one of my neighbors got an emu. I wrote a children's book using grass level photos as illustrations with my dog as the narrator titled Chelsea and the Giant Chicken Gotta tell you from CHELSEA's point of view that was nothing more than big chicken that was ignorant in it's true place in the dog/bird pecking order.
If we take the label "angel" to mean a powerful lightworker dedicated to service to heaven and earth -- sure! But then, what's the point of the rest of our language base . . . saint, prophet, sage, and all the rest You know the story of how Eskimos have so many different words for SNOW, simply because different kinds of snow "matter" in their world
How can we be human angels? Are we using angel as an actual noun or a descriptor here? We can act like 'an angel' and be sweet and kind, but we are human. If there are angels, they are not humans.
Quote from: TyciolHow can we be human angels? Are we using angel as an actual noun or a descriptor here? We can act like 'an angel' and be sweet and kind, but we are human. If there are angels, they are not humans.
Viola! Semantics trumps sensibility!
Definitions of angel on the Web:
spiritual being attendant upon God
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn
saint: person of exceptional holiness
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn
invests in a theatrical production
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn
the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn
The English word comes from the Greek "angelos" (messenger). In the Bible they were described as an intelligent and immortal species, usually presented as being visually indistinguishable from humans -- i.e. without wings. They delivered messages from God, and either harmed or helped humans. Satan is described in the Bible as an evil angel. Because the Bible's cosmology asserts that the earth was flat, that it was covered by a metal firmament or dome, and that God resided in Heaven above the dome, angels have often been portrayed as having wings so that they could fly from Heaven to earth and back.
www.religioustolerance.org/gl_a.htm
A typically benevolent celestial being that acts as an intermediary between heaven and earth, especially in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Zoroastrianism. An Angel is a spiritual or celestial being sent to earth to relay a message to a person, serve as a protector or help them in their transition into the afterlife.
www.ghosttracker.com/glossary.html
A typically benevolent celestial being that acts as an intermediary between heaven and earth, especially in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Zoroastrianism. Angels are messengers of deities, which link God and man (devdut). (Also used to mean a kind and lovable person; one who manifests goodness, purity, and selflessness.)
www.sanatan.org/en/glossary/a.htm
A Force of light, there are many types of angels, all working for the higher power. If you need help - ask for it, an angel might just be waiting for you to say help!
www.astroawareness.com/symbols/symbols.html
A private investor who often has non-monetary motives for investing as well as the usual financial ones.
www.catalyst-financial.com/glossary.html
At one point an Angel was a primary character in the world. She is one of the more heavy- handed allegorical characters in the pantheon. She has most of the generic qualities of traditional angels - purity, goodness and stoicism. This Angel appeared at a delicate time in my life and was a bit of a rescuer. Her role and presence tapered off as the person she was based on, Hannah Ekberg, and I drifted apart. Ultimately the character was killed and buried by the Emperors son on his father's behalf. Recently, at the urging of the Traitor, the Emperor has sought distraction from his current problems by digging up the Angels body as a form of ghoulish nostalgia. Her feathers have been used the Emperor and Smoking Guy as a sign of nostalgia and victory respectively.
www.fliar.com/dictionary/dictionary_a.htm
(an energetic, spirtual being who assist humans with the living process because they have special powers or help us to see our own special powers.While generally thought not to be in physical form, many incarnate into physical form and also come and go as needed from spirit to physical form as needed.
www.rememberingsoul.com/potglossary.html
Literally, "messenger"; these beings are mentioned frequently in apocalyptic literature and figure prominently in the Dead Sea Scrolls. The constitutional literature of the sect (Rule of the Community, Damascus Document) indicates that the group imagined itself to be one with the angels, particularly during worship.
www-relg-studies.scu.edu/facstaff/murphy/courses/sctr108/glossary.htm
Someone who befriends a surgery patient and gives them extra attention while they are in the hospital and reports back to any mailing list they are on about how they are doing
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An English gold coin first issued in 1465 with a value of 6 shillings and 8 pence. St Michael spearing a dragon is on the obverse and a ship on the reverse. This denomination was struck under every monarch until the reign of Charles I.
www.coincraft.com/aboutus/glossary.html
Celestial entities that are still part of a group consciousness, not yet individualized. Within some religions, they have been referred to as the messengers or guides of God.
www.agasha.org/dictionary.htm
One of the Elinrómi, spirit-servants of the Maker. A guide, she led the Bryant children on their quest.
www.angelfire.com/mn/Maychoria/glssry.html
A divine or semi-divine being who is able to work with humanity for a number of purposes. A personification of the concept of holiness. Angels, together with Saints, in a supposedly "monotheistic" religion, take the place of the multiple deities in Polytheistic traditions.
wolfmoongrove.com/Wiccan%20info%20pages/glossary.htm
Known in education as a Teacher's Aide. An angel is the person who volunteers to help the teacher in any way that the two of them decide is most useful.
members.tripod.com/treasured/glossary.htm
a word signifying, both in the Hebrew and Greek, a "messenger," and hence employed to denote any agent God sends forth to execute his purposes. It is used of an ordinary messenger (Job 1:14: 1 Sam. 11:3; Luke 7:24; 9:52), of prophets (Isa. 42:19; Hag. 1:13), of priests (Mal. 2:7), and ministers of the New Testament (Rev. 1:20).
www.jesuscaresaboutyou.org/ebd/T0000200.html
Individual who buys into a company at its very beginning.
www.businessownersideacafe.com/financing/financing_glossary.php
A finite and immaterial creature; an incorporeal substance having the powers of knowledge and desire, wholly personal unto itself, unique as to its own individual identity or person, and contingent upon God its Creator.
www.catholicism.org/Philosophia/glossary.htm
A vampire with a soul. How lame is that?
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1. the light of truth; 2. wisdom; 3. guidance; 4. a coming birth or death (literally or figuratively)
www.angelicinspirations.com/page158.htm
a large alien with wings made of feathers or leathery skin
www.psychickids.com/glossary.html
same as "angel investor".
www.advancedtechgroup.com/glossary.htm
A term for a type of nonprofessional investor, usually one who puts money into local firms.
glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/marketing/dp/entre/gloss.shtml
From a Greek word meaning "messenger"; angels were commonly conceived in biblical times as emissaries from the deity who employed them to communicate his will to humanity. The oldest known rendition of angels in art occurs on the stele of Urnammu, a Sumerian king, but many scholars suggest that Israel's belief in angelology derives from Persian sources. Angels named in canonical Scripture include Michael and Gabriel, although apocryphal and pseudepigraphal literature lists others. Angels are particularly important in the birth stories of Jesus (Luke 1-2; Matt. 1).
highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0767429168/student_view0/chapter_3/glossary.html
a private investor who often has non-monetary motives for investing as well as the usual financial ones.
www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/curr_content/paasurvey/entre/Content/glos1.htm
Wealthy investor who invests in private companies
www.greergroup.com/glossary/
So I'm right? Good.