The Angels, Spirits And Mystical Beings That Walk Among Us

When I was very young, I had a strange dream. I was in the living room of our house, and it was very late at night. I dreamed that I went to the window. The curtains were closed, but I pushed them aside to look out. There I saw a vision that I will never forget.

In our front yard stood an old woman with white hair. She was holding what looked like a glowing rock or quartz crystal.

I remember thinking to myself that this was all very strange, that it might not be good for her to be standing there in the cold so late at night. But I also remember not feeling surprised or scared. Instead, I felt comforted and curious at the same time.

Then the old lady turned around, as if she had noticed me. But instead of looking at me, she bent down, gently dropped the glowing crystal on the grass, and walked away.

Twenty years later, I was at the checkout counter in a supermarket and noticed an unusual old lady nearby. Something about her told me she was a very special soul. We are all unique, of course, but this lady was definitely not from around here! She was wearing vintage fashion that was clearly from the 1920s. Before I could figure out why she drew my attention, she started walking toward me.

“You are beautiful,” she said while coming right up to me.

The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone  ~ George Elliot

Then she looked at me and smiled. There was such kindness in her eyes. It was as if I knew her, but I didn’t. I smiled back at her. Then she seemed to say some more things to me, but without speaking. It was as if she was communicating telepathically with my soul. We walked out of the store together in silence. As I got into my car, I watched her walk away, deeper into the parking lot. Then she disappeared.

“Hmm, that was strange,” I remember thinking for a moment, and then going on with my life, which seemed all too important to me at the time. I just put the experience to the back of my mind.

But that was not the end of it. I saw her again a few years later. This time I was sitting in a restaurant with some friends when a very familiar feeling came over me, like a spiritual presence when I have had visitations with deceased loved ones. I looked up and sure enough, there in front of me was the same little old lady who had approached me in the supermarket years before!

She was smiling at me like a long lost friend. I was also happy to see her because I had thought about her from time to time over the years and could not forget our strange encounter. I had the same feeling of comfort and joy as before.

Again she communicated telepathically or spoke some words that I cannot remember for the life of me, but I know it was something my soul needed to hear. It just felt very good and healing. It was such a positive, uplifting exchange that I couldn’t help but feel elated to see her. But it all happened very quickly. Before I could respond, or better yet, ask her who she was, she disappeared into the crowd. I cannot for the life of me understand who or what it was.

One thing did however become clear to me later: she was the same lady I saw in that childhood dream many years ago.

Today, as I look back, I cannot help but recall a few others who have come in and out of my life to help shine a light along the way and maybe just give me a word of encouragement to keep me on the right path! They would just say or share some gem of information that I needed right then and there.

I believe that there are enlightened beings who roam the earth in physical form to guide, comfort, rescue, heal and teach humanity. I believe that there are angels among us that are here to help us in ways big and small. Only those who are spiritually aware notice them, because they are open to the possibility and not so brainwashed to assume that only what can be measured and quantified is all there is to our existence.

Angels walk among us. Sometimes they are unseen and have wings, and sometimes they walk the earth like you and me ~ Ryan Buell

Throughout various cultures, religions, and spiritual beliefs, there are accounts of angels, spirit beings, and other mystical entities that are believed to roam the Earth in physical form or interact with the physical world in some way.

Angels and Archangels: In several religious traditions, angels are messengers or emissaries of God who can take human form to deliver messages, offer guidance, or provide protection. Archangels are considered to be higher-ranking angels with specific roles or areas of expertise.

Earth Angels: There are angelic beings who are born in human bodies to fulfill specific spiritual missions to bring peace, spread kindness, and help improve the lives of others. They exist among us in human form, but come from another plane of existence. Earth Angels are exceptionally gifted, compassionate, empathetic, with an innate understanding of the spiritual realms and a deep connection to the Divine and the Universe.

Deities: In several polytheistic religions and mythologies, deities and enlightened beings are believed to walk the earth in physical form, interacting directly with humans or influencing events in the world, such as the gods and goddesses in the Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, and Celtic mythological belief systems, the kami in Japanese Shinto, and the avatars in Hinduism. The most famous avatars are those of Vishnu, including Rama and Krishna, who came to earth to restore dharma and order.

Bodhisattvas: In Mahayana Buddhism, bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who, out of compassion, forgo final nirvana to help others achieve enlightenment. They are believed to be able to manifest in various forms to aid others.

Tulpas: Originating from Tibetan Buddhism, a tulpa is an entity created through spiritual or mental powers. While not always described as walking the earth in physical form, it’s believed they can manifest in the physical or ethereal plane through intense concentration or meditation.

Djinn or Genies: In Islamic and pre-Islamic Arabian folklore, djinn are spiritual beings with free will that can take on human or animal forms and influence the material world.

Elementals: Elementals are nature spirits associated with the four classical elements — earth, air, fire, and water — are recognized in various mystical and esoteric traditions around the world, inlcuding Alchemy, Hermeticism, Theosophy, Rosicrucianism, Neopaganism and Wicca. The Swiss physician and alchemist Paracelsus (1493–1541) described elementals extensively in his works, naming them as gnomes (earth), sylphs (air), salamanders (fire), and undines or nymphs (water). They are thought to inhabit natural landscapes and can sometimes manifest physically or influence the physical environment.

African Nature Spirits: African religious traditions encompass a rich and diverse array of concepts regarding nature spirits, reflecting the continent’s vast cultural diversity. These spirits are seen as guardians of the natural world, embodying elements such as rivers, trees, mountains, and other natural phenomena. They play a crucial role in the spiritual life of communities, influencing everything from daily activities to major decisions. Examples include the Mami Wata water spirits, the Abosom spiritis in the Akan religion of Ghana; and the Loa or Lwa in Vodun, a religion practiced in West Africa and Haiti.

Familiars, Spirit Animals and Totems: In various religious, spiritual, and esoteric traditions, it is believed that spiritual beings also manifest as animals, insects, or take on animalistic forms. This concept spans across cultures and beliefs, indicating a widespread acknowledgment of the connection between the spiritual realm and the natural world. In many indigenous cultures around the world, these belief systems view animals as spiritual guides, ancestors, or protectors. Animals and insects are considered to carry messages from the spiritual world or embody the qualities of certain spirits or deified ancestors.

There are two kinds of knowledge: the one is ordinary and palpable; the other is secret and profound. The former is obtained by study, the latter by intuition. To the latter belong the knowledge of the characteristics of the elements and their progeny, the elementary spirits ~ Paracelsus

Spiritual beings and mystical entities and their ability to interact with the physical world are deeply rooted in most cultural, religious, and spiritual belief systems for a reason. While the nature of their existence and interaction with the physical realm varies widely among beliefs and traditions, this does not deny the existence of such phenomena. I believe they are present in our lives, often in the most ordinary places and moments.

In my experience, encountering spiritual beings in person is a very rewarding experience. Was the old lady an earth angel incarnate, a spirit apparition, or an angel messenger? To this day I cannot say for sure. All I know is that she raised my vibration and touched my inner being in ways that I cannot explain. Perhaps encounters with spiritual beings give us exactly what we need when we need it, often with nothing more than a look, a smile, or a few words that seem out of this world.

Have you seen an angel or had a mystical encounter with a spirit being lately? If not, maybe you have and just did not realize it. Sometimes that stranger sitting alone on a park bench or street corner while people rush by is an angel in disguise.