Some people give little thought to angels and divine assistance in their lives until facing a devastating crisis that compels them to initiate communication. Others, conversely, have cultivated such a personal ongoing relationship with angels that daily communication takes the form of chatting or mental conversation during mundane activities such as doing the dishes, feeding the dog, transporting the kids to soccer practice, or driving to work. How you communicate with your angels is your choice. Although most people associate any type of communication as either verbal, nonverbal, or written, you may prefer to have your contact be through mental prayer (interior prayer or contemplation, called by Saint Teresa of Avila a “close sharing between friends.” Consider the value of each type of communication.
• Verbal—involves simply communicating your thoughts through speaking, whether in a whisper, chant, song, conversation, or joyful exclamation or shout.
• Nonverbal—adds richness to your communication through your “drawing near” in posture, forming and holding a meditative pose, leaning into a scent or energy field you believe emanates from the angels, folding your hands in prayer and bowing your head, or using your hands to offer something such as a flower or glass of water for the angels to charge with their energy. The latter might be an effective way to demonstrate respect and appreciation and to initiate or end communication with the angels.
• Written—possible to do anywhere using a variety of tools such as a pen, pencil, or paintbrush with paper, canvas, fabric, or glass; sticks for writing in sand; icing tubes for cake painting; a computer for making notes in an angel file; and chalk on a chalkboard, sidewalk, or masonry wall.
• Interior/Mental Prayer and Contemplation—does not require vocalization but best offered through focused and attentive awareness. The emphasis is not on thought so much as feeling love.
Your communication does not have to be overtly religious in tone, although many people find that feels most right for them. Saint Teresa of Avila, deemed a Doctor of the Church, believed that a simple prayer was best but contemplation was the highest form of prayer. Always remember to say thanks for the love of the angels and the gifts and peace of mind they bring.