I used to have nightmares as a kid. My sister would tell me to imagine my guardian angel wrapping me up in his wings where nothing bad could get me. And that’s exactly what I did.

I can hear myself saying my prayer asking ANGELOU to protect me. That’s what I call my guardian angel. It’s how the Ukrainian word for angel sounds.

I still do this today. Angel wings are my security blanket. If I’m on the subway and I feel threatened, if I’m walking down a dark street, if I’m just feeling crappy, I suit up in angel wings. It works really well for me.

I always felt connected to angels. God and Jesus felt so high above me. Praying to God used to make me feel small and gross. I felt like if I didn’t say the right words in the right way, God would be mad at me. But the angels felt comforting and approachable.

One of the first spiritual classes I took was an Angel healing workshop taught by an amazing woman named Jane Dawson. That was the first time I really FELT their presence and it was incredible. We learned to call in Archangels Michael and Raphael for healing. I felt their energy so much stronger than I ever did alone. I was filled with laughter, joy and love. Their love for us is so much more powerful than anything I have ever felt.

That’s when I started researching the different angels and what they do. The most important thing I understand about them is that you have to ask for their help. They will not just come in and fix things for you.

Whenever I remember, I ask for their help with my goals. If I know the angel in charge of the thing I need, I will ask them by name.

“Archangel Ariel, lion of God, I ask for your help with my finances. Help me open up to all the abundance life has to offer”. There’s no wrong way to do it. The words don’t really matter, it’s all about the intention in your heart.

If I didn’t know the angel’s name I would just ask for whichever angel is most qualified to help. I used to say, “Angels of romance and relationships, please help me find the best partner for my life”. And they did! Thank you, Angels!

Lately, I’ve been thinking about them a lot. Why are there fallen angels? Why are there warrior angels? These are some of the questions that have been coming up in my mind and I am currently exploring. Stay tuned if you’re curious and please share your perspective on angels in the comments.