Review: Interesting.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 31, 2014
My belief system is quite different, however I read this with an open mind and could see parallels in how the author explains what an angel is to my understanding of science and the inspiration I derive from nature. In fact, there were parallels to many belief systems which made the book an incredibly interesting read. I highly recommend this to all open minded readers.The Australian Aboriginals have smoking ceremonies and use smudging sticks for cleansing. The New Guinea tribes people also use these in their jungle huts and when the the do gooders told them such practices were heathen and unhealthy and took the smudge sticks from the dwellings the natives succumbed to mosquito bite borne malaria. So the researcher and historian in me is fascinated and interested in how using a smudging stick especially into the corners of the room and a similar practice by cultures totally disconnected, by distance and cultural belief, come up with similar spiritual beliefs possibly stemming from similar original practical purposes. I.E. Corners of rooms =  stopping insects from breeding there? Okay, just my inquiringly mind wandering here. I do LOVE a book that makes me think.This book did fulfill my desire from a book to stimulate. This book packed a punch as I saw multiple parallels in the way I think, even though I don't use Angel cards. Frankly I see little difference other than for the name given, as in angel names, to the way I, for example, might go for a walk in nature, become inspires and open intuitively to the experiences I see and feel, draw in positive mental attitude and seek to block out negative thought and influence while planning my day's to do list and future goals. For another, perhaps not blessed with a bird sanctuary lake on their property, the reading of Angel Cards and the choice of one Angel Card to inspire them for the day, I see, is the same thing, just using a different method and explained in different and very eloquent words.I don't usually write such long reviews. Attempting to show that you do not need to be into "Angel Cards" to enjoy  and find your own positive mental attitude and personal sense of spirituality enhanced though reading this book. It also gives you the 'how to' to use a fabulous new tool, the use of Angel Cards, to develop and use your intuitiveness if you would benefit from a physical aid to do this.I also liked that this book was easy to read, no 'mambo-jumbo' nor bigotry toward alternate belief systems. It deserves 5 stars and a wide readership. Quite interesting.