I work with a woman who is able to express love freely. She constantly goes out of her way to find something kind to do for others. When I was a new teacher in that building, she made it a point to come to my classroom and say something nice each and every day for the entire first year I was there.

As I sit at my desk grading artwork, I'll sometimes hear her voice come into my room from hers next door. "I love you," she'll call to someone. "I love you too," the reply will come from down the hall or within another classroom. It doesn't matter who it is, coworkers, students, and custodians. She expresses her love freely, bestowing it as though it was commonplace to do so, although it is often a surprise to the receiver.

She left a message on my answering machine at home. "I love you," she said at the end. My daughter looked at me quizzically. "What's with her, Mom?" she asked.

I laughed. "Nothing's with her. She just loves everybody and lets them know it."

Inside, I envy this woman's ability to verbally express her feelings. I know the importance of showing love but, like most people, I rarely say the words to friends and coworkers. I tend to show it in ways such as listening to problems, baking treats for everyone or lending a helping hand. I tend to "say it with flowers" instead of just say it.

I get caught up in the fear. What if I said it and there was no response? What if the person I said it to turned away or, worse yet, reacted negatively? Worse still, what if I didn't say it to someone and they died without ever having heard me say it? I become stuck, not knowing which way to turn. I become mired in my decision-making instead of allowing love to be expressed through me.

When the World Trade Center was destroyed, all I could think of was my brother in law who works on Wall Street. Fear gripped me. Had he been in that building or in some other? Had he made it out in time? Had I ever once let him know I loved him?

He was one of the lucky ones. His office had been moved uptown a few months earlier and he had not gone to the World Trade Center to conduct any business that particular day although it was typical that he often did. I had a second chance to let him know how special he and his family are to me. I did not allow it to pass unnoticed.

The Angels said this:

Love. That is what God says now to you. Be filled with love and with the spirit of truth and of holiness. Love each and every person in each and every interaction each and every moment. That is what will prepare you for your work in the highest good.

You Lightworkers enrich the lives of those you touch. You bring the crystal sparkles to their vision and understanding of the light. Light is an important thing in your work as the light is of God. Refraction is important. Reflection is important. You capture the essence of God and multiply it through the use of reflection and refraction. You amplify the light and the message it contains.

Continue to fill your soul with love. Transmit love unto others. Fill the others and you too shall be full. Continue to stand in the light, to work in the light, to be in the light at all times. Love everyone in all things at all times. That is what you are called to do now. Simply do your part. Always love.

I think of the strength of the Angels' love for us. Basking in the love the Angels surround us with enables us to learn what receiving unconditional love feels like. Because of this gift, so freely given, we can allow ourselves to become accustomed to feeling loved. Feeling this way consistently provides support for our work here on earth. It allows us to understand greater truths about ourselves. Thus, we begin to love. Armed with the knowledge of unconditional love, we become kinder to those we live with and also to ourselves. Our lives blossom under such circumstances. We bring the better aspects of ourselves to light and begin to live from our authentic selves.

Allow the Angels in. Allow yourself to feel them hug you with their wings. The "love wash" is incredible.

"We are the endless depths of love. We are always here; always ready to give you the love you seek. All you need do is ask. We are here to assist you in love in any way possible. We are all here for you in love. We are here to grant a place for every fiber of your being to dwell at rest in."

Whenever I talk with Angels, the first thing they tell me is how greatly they love me. Angels are not shy about wrapping their wings around us and sending love to wash over us. They love us. They love you and will tell you so if only you listen to them with an open heart. "Fear not," the Angels say. Their words are words of peace.

Activities to Increase Love

1. Say "I love you" out loud to a different person each day. What was the reaction? How did it make you feel to do this exercise? Give yourself a big hug and know your Angel applauds you.
2. Say "I love you" to your Angel. What is the reaction? Write whatever you think, feel or know as a result of this exercise in your journal.
3. Read a book on Feng-Shui, the oriental art of placement. Figure out where the Love and Marriage area of your house is. Do at least one thing to enhance that area.
4. Write a love letter to a spouse, child, parent, significant other or to yourself. Select appealing paper and use a good pen. If you feel like it, decorate the letter with markers, stickers, glitter or any other art materials or media that appeals to you. Send it via regular mail to the person you wrote it for. Now that email is used so extensively, they will be surprised to receive anything personal in the regular post.
5. Read poetry out loud to someone. Re-read the Shakespearean sonnets. They are filled with lovely words that will inspire you to try your hand at writing your own.
6. Buy flowers for yourself. Flowers will brighten up your living space and help you feel loved.
7. Forgive anyone who turned away when you told them you love them. Forgive anyone who accepted but did not return your sentiment. Chances are they returned it internally but could not yet say the words aloud.
8. Be of love for love is. Love always is.

And so it is…

Copyright 2001, Catherine Kasper

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Catherine Kasper first met her Angels when she was less than a year old. She saw balls of light that seemed to be woven into her favorite blanket. They talked to her often and reminded her of Home. As she grew, Catherine's Angels stayed with her, speaking through her favorite toys. Later on, they sat by her left shoulder in the form of balls of light and whispered explanations of the things she was experiencing. Today, they are simply here, she says, constantly with her, comfortable as old teddy bears, and she speaks with them daily.

Catherine has been an educator for nearly 25 years. In her job as an Elementary School Art Teacher and Library/Media Specialist, she teaches over 500 students a week to access Spirit. Catherine says it is wonderful to be the section Editor of the Angel area of PlanetLightworker and that she expands the range of her instruction here.

If you would like a private session with Catherine and her Angels, please call (262) 670-0134 or send email to Catherine@PlanetLightworker.com More of Catherine's work may be found at her website, http://www.flowerdance.net

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