I always believe that among us are angels--sending hope and inspiration during beautiful and trying times..
The word angel has always been associated with supernatural beings clothed in white and suddenly appearing from nowhere to rescue people from impending danger----the old conservative idea of angels exists. But--lets open our eyes and see beyond what our consciousness tells us...
You? how about Me? the taxi driver you just met this morning? or the gentle baker when you regularly buy "pandesal" after a morning jog? or the student in your class with the sweetest look? or how about the mechanic who help you out when you suddenly had an unexpected flat tire? Are they angels too?
MY recent experiences of meeting "angels" among us--in human forms--penetrated my consciousness lately. I bet they were God-sent for me! They came to me in different forms, faces and sizes...all of them in one instant--placed a genuine grin on my face and made me appreciate the warmth of God's love.
Few days ago, while enjoying the rainy morning (while driving), I suddenly heared a strong 
bang! I knew immediately knew it was a flat tire. With heavy heart, I went out of the car and got even frustrated when I saw the damage. While staring at the totally flat-lined tire--two men came out of the passing jeepney and offered help. Scared, fearful and doubtful, I tried telling them that I am okay and that I would just call my mechanic---but these two young men chose to stay and see how they could help. Eventually I gave in and allowed them to do wonder on my car... after an hour---they told me that the car is ready to bring me home! With so much happiness, I tried giving them some little amount but they refused..they told me that knowing that I will be home safely is already a reward for them. They boarded another jeepney--and soon--they were out of my sight--in that instant!
bang! I knew immediately knew it was a flat tire. With heavy heart, I went out of the car and got even frustrated when I saw the damage. While staring at the totally flat-lined tire--two men came out of the passing jeepney and offered help. Scared, fearful and doubtful, I tried telling them that I am okay and that I would just call my mechanic---but these two young men chose to stay and see how they could help. Eventually I gave in and allowed them to do wonder on my car... after an hour---they told me that the car is ready to bring me home! With so much happiness, I tried giving them some little amount but they refused..they told me that knowing that I will be home safely is already a reward for them. They boarded another jeepney--and soon--they were out of my sight--in that instant!While driving back home, countless memories came of the same incidents as if reminding me of the numerous people who became angels in my life. People who came to comfort, to inspire, to teach me, to lift me up, to save me and much more.
Look around you---count the angels in your midst..I bet God sent you one today!
