Angels... Who are they? Where are they? Do you know any?
I've never seen one with wings and a halo. That does not mean they don't exist; it only means I have never seen one.
No - the angels I see are real, alive and in the flesh. They come at the strangest times. For example, I have a difficult time sometimes with crowds of people. Not people I know. Strangers! Walmart can give me a fright.
Not long ago I was in Walmart and I wasn't doing well. The store was packed with people and you know how it goes... the bump and no apology. What is the cost of courtesy? Nothing!
I began feeling frustrated and irritated. Soon I was beside myself in panic and the feeling of just wanting to run away. That was not an option, however, and I had to try to get a hold of myself. It wasn't working too well. So I found an aisle that wasn't loaded with people and began doing some serious self-talk.
As I am doing this I must have looked scared stiff. A lady I didn't know came up to me and asked, "Are you all right? Do you need help?"
I assured her I was fine (lying through my teeth) and thanked her for her kindness. A funny thing happened though. As she walked away I could feel the tension and stress leave me. It was as if she was just taking it all with her.
I'd like to believe it was the simple act of kindness and acknowledgement that relieved the panicky feeling. The knowledge that another human being sensed my unease validated something inside me. It almost felt like 'permission.' But once I had it I realized I didn't need it. It's funny how things like that work themselves out. That day, she was my angel in my time of need. The rest of the outing was just ducky, stress-free and I went home happy.
Angels... Who are they? Where are they? You just never know.
