While not everyone is a believer, there are a great many people out there who claim that they always have someone watching over them: a guardian angel.
Just like there are those who can sense that a deceased loved one is nearby, angel believers often attribute coincidences, close calls, and incredible turns-of-events to someone "looking out for them."
For those who do believe, or those open to the possibility, identifying their angel can seem extremely daunting, if not impossible.
But when I stumbled upon this easy method for determining my guardian angel's name, I knew that I had to at least give it a try.
These exclusive steps for determining your angel's name have existed for years and years among believers, like in this post on Elephant Journal.
Scroll through below to see how simple it is to find out the name of your guardian angel. It might sound "out there," but it also might just answer the question "Who's been watching over me?"
Do you believe in angels? What is your angel's name? Let us know in the comments.
1. Find A Private Spot
Locate a spot where you can be completely alone. You want somewhere — either indoors or outdoors — where you can feel calm and comfortable.
Visit this spot when you have plenty of time, when you don't have anywhere else to run off to.
2. Take Off Your Shoes
Stand or sit in this calming, comfortable spot without your shoes on.
Whether your feet are touching grass, a carpet, or a wood floor, take the time to feel the connection between the bottoms of your feet and the ground below.
3. Remove Anything Restricting
Take the time to remove any restrictive clothing or jewelry. Take off any watches or tight bracelets you may have on.
You want to feel as if nothing is restricting you in any way.
4. Close Your Eyes and Concentrate
In as comfortable a position as possible, and with your bare feet still on the ground, close your eyes.
Begin to concentrate on your breathing. Breathe in and out, focusing solely on the breath. Do this until you feel completely at peace, even if it takes a very long time.
5. Ask Your Angel's Name
After you've cleared your mind and you're feeling connected and at peace, ask the question: What is my angel's name?
You can ask it out loud or in your head, whichever feels more comfortable. Really concentrate on the question while you ask it.
6. Listen and Receive
Then all you have to do is listen. Continue to breathe and keep your mind clear. You don't need to invent anything or do anything.
Simply allow the name to come to you. It might happen right away, or it might take a very long time.
The name will come to you, and you'll know that this is the name. There is no need to fight it or try to think of something better.
You'll be able to feel and sense the name as it comes to you.
7. Try Alternative Methods
For some, they may actually find it extremely hard to concentrate in a silent, peaceful situation.
As an alternative, you can follow the same steps while performing a simple, repetitive activity.
You can try it while pulling weeds in the garden, folding laundry, or washing the dishes.
Just try to stay connected to the breath, and be as open as possible to the reply to your question.
8. Listen Out for the Name
Once you have the name, pay attention for it in day-to-day life. It will likely pop up in the most unexpected places, like on television or on a street sign.
Each time that the name appears can serve as reassurance not only of the correct name, but of your angel's presence.
You Have Your Angel
Believing in angels is very personal, as is the specific name of your guardian angel.
But knowing they are watching over you can be a heartwarming and beautiful thing.
What do you believe? What is the name of your angel? Let us know in the comments.
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