In the book, Ask Your Angels (1992), Alma Daniel states, “Living with angels allows us to simply be the person we always knew we were inside. The angelic connection expands our human capabilities and extends our capacities. As you move through your world, let your inner light shine forth for everyone to see. Claim your radiance. Honor your visions. Know that you and everyone you see are vibrant and radiant beings, connected in a luminous web of light that encircles our dear planet and shines out to the farthest reaches of the universe.”

In what specific ways can someone “be an angel” and serve? You can be an angel by saying thanks to God for all the blessings in your life. Tell people that you are thankful to them and for all that they do for you. You can be an angel by being true to your own truth and ideals. Angels touch us with their warmth. You can be an angel by touching and hugging someone, and sharing your warmth. The angels uplift and inspire us to recognize our true divinity. You, too, can be an angel by inspiring someone with encouragement.

The angels are ministering spirits. They minister to our needs by bringing us messages of hope and joy. By writing a letter of joy or sending a card of hope to someone who needs it, you can be an angel, too. Angels give us unexpected blessings, and you can be an angel by providing someone with a surprise when that person needs it most. Angels are always ready to lighten our load in life by helping us carry the weight of our responsibilities and problems. You can be an angel whenever you say to someone who may be feeling overworked or overwhelmed, “Let me take care of you.”

We might look at our lives and ask, “What can I give away today to someone?” If you don’t have an abundance of money or material items to share, you can share your smile, your laughter, share your time, your energy, and your caring heart. Angels are interested in everything we do, so in order to qualify as an earth angel, you need to be interested in others.”