Inspirational Stories

What happened to my brother Norm is a perfect example. The story began to unfold one Wednesday afternoon, when Norm removed his wedding band and placed it in his pocket while he worked in the yard pruning bushes. Later that evening he drove to the pizza parlor, and as he took his money out of his pocket he felt something hit his shoe and heard a clinking sound. He took a quick look around but thought nothing of it until he arrived back at the house when, of course, he realized his wedding band had fallen out.

Norm rushed back to the pizza parlor but had no success finding the missing wedding band. Frantically he asked all the employees to search as well, to no avail. For the next two mornings he returned to search, leaving notes for the cleanup crew. Still no luck. He continued to scour his truck, home, and yard, thinking maybe he had dropped the ring somewhere other than at the pizza parlor.

By Friday afternoon his heart was heavy, and he knew that the chances of ever finding his ring were slim now. But then he remembered my telling him of several rather unbelievable stories about long-lost items that had magically appeared once people "hired" Heavenly helpers. Rather skeptical, but with nothing to lose, he pictured an expert spiritual jewelry sleuth standing ready to be dispatched on his behalf who would be able to locate his ring and bring it to him. Norm asked right out loud for this angelic assistance, all the while feeling a bit silly. He couldn't imagine how the powers of the Universe could be interested or concerned about his small dilemma.

But the very next morning he experienced the incredible power of his asking. You see, there is one place my brother is sure to look each morning as he steps into his truck. It is a bare spot of dirt amid the landscaping, purposely left blank so that he has somewhere to place his foot. Shockingly, sitting on top of the dirt, was his wedding band!

Stunned, Norm tried to piece things together. Could the ring possibly have been there for three days without him noticing it? Maybe. He had stepped in and out of his truck at least a half-dozen times since Wednesday, each time looking directly at the small dirt platform. How could he have both missed seeing the ring and avoided even partially burying it in the dirt? There didn't seem to be a rational explanation other than the intervention of some very special divine forces. An everyday miracle.

Why is this so hard to believe? Accessing the invisible skills of the Universe seems so far-fetched in our "I gotta see it to believe it" world. Yet I invite you to consider that many of the little coincidences we all experience are actually arranged from a limitless and ever-creative Source that has been responsible for the manifestation of our physical world since the beginning of time. The best news is that you can begin to cultivate the frequency of these miraculous synchronicities simply by asking through my "hiring" concept. You may feel tentative at first, but soon you'll have no doubt that an extraordinary and loving resource is there to support you every step of the way.

I have heard dozens of stories of this divine power in action that are so incredible they give me chills. Although I enjoy a jaw-dropping testimonial as much as anyone, the true essence of my message is much more subtle and comforting than all of the sensationalism. Ancient Vedic wisdom sums it up by saying there are just two symptoms of enlightenment: we find ourselves worrying less and less. And we encounter meaningful coincidences of our asking more and more.

A gentleman named Gary understood this well when he described to me how everything in his life had changed since he had begun hiring his own angelic helpers a year earlier. Anticipating another enthusiastic account of miraculous proportion, I asked him if he could expound. He looked down pensively, almost as if he were stumped. With a little tilt of his head, he told me that he could think of no particularly intriguing tale to share. "It's just all the little things. I experience so many coincidences and synchronicities these days that my whole perspective on life feels different. The best way to say it is that the struggle is gone and there is so much more joy. I never worry about anything anymore. It's like I know everything is taken care of for me."

That's what everyday miracles are really all about.

A mother recounted how she and her two-year-old son were admiring a parked fire truck. They crossed the street to go about their business, and then the unthinkable happened. The mother turned and saw her son running back across the street toward the fire truck and a car barreling down upon him. The impending accident was certain. It was an endless moment of anguish, panic, and pain that no mother ever wants to experience.

"Please God, NO!" was her only thought. Simultaneously with that thought, she saw an angel swoop down and catapult her son back into her arms with such force that they both fell backward. They held onto each other, crying with utter emotional relief as the full impact of what had happened came to their awareness.

Later that night when she was tucking her son in bed, her son said, "Mom my, did you see me fly!"

Spectacular stories such as this one warm our hearts and inspire our faith in miracles. However we have come to believe that the powers of the Universe are reserved for breathtaking rescues and other deeds of heroic proportion. What about smaller, less dramatic needs? Can the powers of the heavens be called upon to support us in mundane matters of ordinary life?

Open your eyes and you will see evidence on a less-sensational scale of daily occurrences that are every bit as miraculous. You do have access to the creative power of the celestial realms-a gift given to you by the heavens, and one you are expected to use with great joy for the highest good of all. You must first realize that you are an integral part of the divine plan of creation, not a bystander but in fact director of the grand drama of life on this Earthly plain. You can quite literally "employ" divine assistance to make your every wish a reality and invite miracles in even the small endeavors of your life.

A simple way to shift your perception of the spiritual world is to imagine a vast resource pool of eager specialists with every skill and talent needed to aid us in all aspects of our lives. Imagine an angel adept at accounting, or proficient at sales, or gifted in diplomacy. Imagine that an entire staff stands ready to support you in small issues such as arranging chance meetings, finding lost items, and bringing new insights. Whether you believe it is help from the angels, from your higher-self, or simply the power of thought, you can ease the struggle in your everyday life by tapping into this incredible Universal power.

Last month, my friend Rachel called me, overflowing with excitement about her most recent experience with enlisting celestial assistance. Her twelve-year-old son, Logan, had to do a school report on football star Joe Montana. He had been frustrated finding resource books at the school library, so Rachel drove him to their local branch library. Rachel sat in the car with her younger daughter while Logan spent about an hour in the library. He returned to the car empty-handed and discouraged, having discovered that all of the Joe Montana books had already been checked out.

Rachel told him not to worry and suggested that he go back into the library and look around one more time. As he walked away, she closed her eyes and asked for an angelic homework assistant to help him find exactly what he was looking for. Just a couple of minutes later, she and her daughter walked into the library to see how he was doing. She saw her son standing in the check-out line, holding a wonderful oversized picture book with the title Montana across the top.

"That's perfect!" she beamed. "How did you find it so quickly?"

He whispered, "You won't believe this, Mom ," and then took her over to the side. He spoke as if he was a little spooked , recounting how he had returned to the sports section of the library when suddenly a thought appeared in his mind: "Maybe a book fell behind the shelves." Something then compelled him to stick his head right into a space in the racks and look down.

He continued, "I saw the edge of a book, so I reached down and pulled this up!"

Logan was completely incredulous, but Rachel was certain it was due to divine intervention.

But what she told me next was so outrageous that I could hardly believe it myself: When Logan went to check out the book, the librarian at the counter told him that this book wasn't even in the library's computer system! It appears the spiritual homework assistant had placed the perfect book there for him, simply for the taking. Now that's magic!

The Universe does indeed work in mysterious ways.

I was down to my last dollar and desperately worried that I wouldn't have enough to pay my mortgage. Yikes! So, I hired an Emergency Money Angel Committee. Earlier, I had applied for a mortgage loan, but was turned down. I kept the faith and called regular meetings with my Angel Committee. The day before my mortgage would default; I affirmed out loud that there would be a check in the mail to meet my needs. One the due date, I didn't see anything promising in the mail but proceeded to open the envelopes. And, guess what? In one of the envelopes was a letter with a check! The amount was for .12 cents over the amount of what I needed and it was immediately cashable! I was flabbergasted. The kicker was that the check was from the same company that turned me down before I hired my Money Angels. It is amazing. I still have good credit and peace of mind thanks to those beautiful Angels and their work. Wow! Thank-you for writing such a great book - Donna McLellan

My teenage son was upset because he lost his telephone list. Amongst his pacing, I took a moment to ask a sleuth angel to help him find the list. I asked if they could specifically place the desired list behind my son's television. I then asked my son to check his room again--specifically behind his TV. With a roll of his eyes, my son responded, "I already did that!" But, to humor me, he went back to his room and checked again. Low and behold he came out all smiles with the list in hand. "Mom, I moved my computer to look behind the TV and there was my list. I don't remember even seeing it close to there." Armed with my celestial work force, I am now prepared for any challenge that comes into my life. All I have to do is ask, take action, and leave the rest to the Angels. I have always believed in Angels, but you have taught me how to communicate with them. Thank-you so much - JoAnn Meagher, San Jose , CA.

Before hiring a romantic angel, I felt trapped in a horrible relationship. I was depressed to the point of worrying about my own well being. I hired my Angel Committee and my life suddenly changed. I am now empowered to make decisions and to take action. Hiring The Heavens has changed my life tremendously! Thank-you for writing this book. It's so enlightening! I look forward to continuing my work with my Angel Committees and with sharing Hiring The Heavens with others. - Anne Boleyn Bergfield, Fort Worth, TX

I had been working two jobs simultaneously and averaging about seventy hours per work week. I felt tired and depleted. One of my employers scheduled an additional (unpaid) training session during the evening. I had deadlines to meet for my other job, and the training pertained to material that I was completely uninterested in. I didn't want to let either of my employers down, so I hired a Time Management Angel. I specially asked if the training class could be rescheduled and that no one involved be inconvenienced. An hour before I had to leave my home to attend the class, my employer left a message stating that the class had been canceled, and that he would consult with me as to my availability for rescheduling! Thank-you Angels! - J.Barna, Sacramento, CA

What an amazing experience! I first hired my committee to help me find a special dress. The very first dress I tried on looked great and was perfect. Next, I hired angels, twice in one day, to help me find lost items with great sentimental value. Both times, I found the items, undamaged, once only 15 miles down the road! How fun! Help with even the small stuff! Thank-you for sharing, I am giving out your book as gifts. - Carla Leede, Edmonds, WA