APPENDIX

During my own automatic writing sessions, I channeled the following reflections, meditations, and prayers. Each pertains to a chapter topic. You can recite them as you move through related blocks or turn to them for strength, encouragement, and reassurance whenever you need a little boost. I believe they came from different “specialists” on each subject because my handwriting changed every time!

Chapter 1: Coming Into My Own

I ask the light from up above

To show me the path of God’s true love

And with each year of life I’ve lived

I outstretch my arms and have thanks to give

I learn to let go, no more doubt, no more fear

Express love and gratitude to those I hold dear

“Look within your heart” is what God says.

“Come with me and break the bread.”

Close your eyes and listen to the words

Guided wisdom comes like songs to birds

Natural and free in all that you do

Choose the life that’s meant for you.

Chapter 2: Your Role in God’s Universe

Each and every one of us has a role to play

In our world, in the universe—now, today

Ask yourself, “How do I live?

What special gift do I have to give?”

Then set forth with all you have to show

Give unto others. Teach what you know.

Raise your vibration, set it up high

Then others around you, they too shall fly

It is with the quest to do all that you can

That you help in the universe’s divine plan

And when you feel you have nothing to give

And the world’s challenges seem all too big

Call on your soul and all that it knows

Ask for the knowledge to help this world grow

Follow a path that is true and full of love

And know you are part of the light from above.

Chapter 3: Meet Your Universal Team

Did you know that since your birth

An angel has been with you, here on earth?

A host of guides then by your side

Walking right next to you with every stride

With a gentle hand on your back

They try to fill spaces where you lack

Emotional strength or wisdom to give

Helping with the life you live

Decisions and heartache, sadness and more

Celebrations and joy, and love galore

This is your Team, filled with the best

From angels to Buddha, those put to rest

Jesus and Mary, animals too

You have a Team that’s helping you

Sent on a mission from God’s true light

Helping you make your path right

Call us when you need help and guidance

Strength, love, or to your path’s compliance

It is with our power to guide in your life

Your job is to listen and to live your life right

Thank us when you know we are helping you

We beam with pride when you live your life true.

Chapter 4: Three Steps toward Enlightenment

Allow us this moment to explain to you

How it is that we help you do what you do

When the world outside just doesn’t seem clear

We step in to help get rid of the fear

At first it might seem that all is lost

And life has dealt you a bitter frost

That’s when it’s time for you to lean

On all of us, your Universal Team

You’re not alone, this you should know

We stay with you as you grow

So call upon us every day

Then listen to what it is that we say

A nudge, a push, a feeling of knowing

To take action in your life, to keep on growing

We can and will give you all of the signs

But it’s you that has to start the climb

Trust in the world and universe alike

Know we can help to fight the good fight

Act on what we tell you then

That’s when your life will start to mend

Know this thought and remember it to be true

That climb may not be easy to do

But when you reach the glorious top

Know in that moment you’re not going to be stopped

A force, so strong, is who you are

Look at you! You’ve come so far

Bask in all that you’ve achieved

Be grateful for all that you believe

Trust in us, and all that it means

To have us beside you, your Universal Team.

Chapter 5: Start with Love

Dear God, I ask only this

That I find love in myself for a lifetime of bliss

It is with that moment that I accept myself

And understand that love is life’s greatest help

All around I will extend an outstretched hand

Open my heart to my fellow man

And when it comes time for my heart’s true mate

I will allow them in with little debate

For when I find love within myself

And understand life isn’t power or wealth

I release myself to your loving will

And with your love, my heart will fill

I then can give myself to others

Lovers, friends, sisters, and brothers

Will all be part of what I have learned

That my love is more than free, it is gratefully earned.

Chapter 6: Practice Authenticity

With outstretched hands and a guided-up gaze

I ask this of you, help lift my haze

Allow me to be clear and true to myself

A being in light

Willing to serve and to help

Today I shed all my labels and marks

And look at myself in the light, no dark

With God’s trusting hand and my guides’ loving help

I stand here today, my true authentic self.

Chapter 7: Embrace the Now

It is with gratitude and peace within

That I accept this moment, and let go of where I’ve been

I worry not of what the future has in store

I smile at the past and close its loving door

Today I embrace the time I’ve been given

And appreciate the moment right now that I’m living

With angels by my side and a loving hand from above

I live in the now, full of glorious love.

Chapter 8: Move Past Doubt and Fear

Archangel Michael, I call for you here

Please help me with all that I doubt and I fear

I ask for God’s light to shine from my heart

And lead me on the path I’m ready to start

It’s with your guidance that I know only this

Doubt and fear will no longer stop my bliss

Today I move forward with you by my side

Guiding, protecting, shadowing my stride

I am ready to let go of all that I fear

With the help of my angels and loved ones near

I can conquer all of it is that I doubt

Because letting go of fear is what life is all about.

Chapter 9: Break Down the Great Wall of Grief

As I reached Heaven’s golden door

With clouds beneath me as my floor

The sun now shined behind my back

And worldly woes, I now lack

An outstretched arm did come to greet

And all my angels I got to meet

One by one they showed me the way

On to a brighter and lovelier day

And when my mind thought, Wait, turn back,

I was told by my angel, these loving facts . . .

“Do not worry about all you’ve left behind

You’ll be able to visit with sweet loving signs

You’ll let them know that all is okay

With the signs that you give for what you can’t say

At first they may question, Is this for real?

But after a while, they can’t mistake what they feel

A presence, a nudge, a smell in the air

The feeling of knowing, yes, or beware

You will guide them my friend, just like before

You’ll be able to watch them as their lives soar.”

I thought about this, and I smiled real big

I knew the signs were real when I used to live

And as my angel stepped off to the side

There they all were, my loved ones who’d died.

Alive and well with a smile on each face

No hint of an illness or hurt, not a trace

And as they embraced my soul and loving heart

I learned, life goes on. We’re never truly apart.

Chapter 10: Help Your Body Help You

Archangel Raphael, all I ask of you today

Is to help my body heal itself in each and every way

To have my soul join together with your loving, healing light

In fixing all that ails my body and having it work right

I ask for guidance in finding a healer on earth

Someone who has the knowledge to the answers I search

I pray to you for the strength I’ll need to make it through each day

For love and light and all I need while on my healing way

With all my bodies fully aligned and ready to receive your grace

I ask to heal from my illness in a timely pace.

I express my thanks as I receive light in every fiber of my being

And know that I’ll be positive and envision Spirit’s healing.

Chapter 11: Survive Life’s Twisters

My God, please show me the way

Of how to weather my storm today

I ask for the knowledge of what to do

With my full belief and trust in you

With your guidance I ask you this

Lead me toward my calming bliss

Allow my soul to see all things dear

To make my choices with my angels near

Knowing while I fight this fight

They are helping me make things right

And when I’m weak and all goes wrong

They’ll be there cheering me on

I will rise up and look into the light

And thank you, God, for helping my life be bright

Healed and calm, your love so near

You give me the strength with nothing to fear.

Chapter 12: Leave Your Comfort Zone Behind

I have tried all I can, in all that I do

Today I accept that I must try something new

I ask my God for help, to let go of all I’ve known

And to lead me out of my comfort zone

Allow me to see all that I can achieve

Shoot for my dreams with no fear, truly believe

That all I dream will be waiting for me here

And reaching those goals is so very near

I promise today to my angels all around

Today I am ready to take big leaps and bounds

Changing my pattern and starting anew

Believing in me and eternally in you.

Chapter 13: Know You’re Limitless

Having now seen the light, all my questions met

I learned that paths often vary and are never set

Although your soul in life may be predetermined

Don’t think for one minute now, it’s all the same sermon

Life will cast a spell on you if you allow the power

To be turned over to all that makes you cower

Hardships are your power tool instead of what holds you back

Fight the fight with all you’ve got and conquer what you lack

Tears may flow and hearts break, but this One knows for sure

Place your trust in God’s hands, and He’ll help you endure

You see, a promise to your God-earned gifts, it’s not a lonely route

The universe wants us to be happy, that’s what it’s all about

Take this advice today, from Angels on high:

When you think you’ve had enough, we are here to help you try

At your side knowing your name and all that you need

Please remember one strong point—it takes us both to succeed

Hold my hand and I’ll hold yours in a virtual state

Walk this path, me at your side, learning life’s true fate

When you think you’ve had enough, all you can endure

Picture me, raising you up, giving you strength for more

And when that day comes to be, when a smile crosses your face

Live your life with gratitude, appreciate your place

This life is truly a gift to you, that’s common ground for all

Remember when you need us, upon us you may call.