There are angels among us, but sometimes we don’t see them.
We rush past them in the streets, too preoccupied with our own lives.
Let’s meet a couple of them…
This man works hard – playing music for busy commuters on a daily basis –
And if children put a coin in his hat, then he serenades them with music and laughter.
You never leave him without a smile on your face.
A while back, another busker was sitting outside in the cold, playing his violin.
A group of children gathered round him, clapping, cheering and singing,
Their faces transformed by joy.
A lot of people saw just a homeless guy and a group of kids with Down’s Syndrome,
But I knew that they were the angels among us.
For more angelic stories, please visit: Our World.
Lovely shots, last one took my breath away:)
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wonderful to see such angels among us…great shot the last one.
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WOW! Brought tears to my eyes! It has reminded me of the men playing beautiful music in the subways of Madrid…to me they were a blessing. As you, I have always thought they are very special people indeed!!
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Lady, Fi,
Yes. I have met some of those Angels. :))) xxx
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Angels…such a blessing when one comes across one. The trick is to pay attention. Lovely thoughts and captures. (And a very Happy new year to you !!)
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They are indeed angels among us and you are lucky to see them as such, could you be one too? 🙂
Wishing you the very best for this New Year 2012. Thank you for being who you are and lighting up my world with your words and your photographs
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Food for thought! Really lovely post…always a pleasure to read your words.
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Fortunately there are some angels amongst us, maybe there should be a little more !
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What a lovely angel…… and the Santa busker was a joy to behold. As he made so many children happy, I hope he made lots of money!
Happy New Year.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
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thanks for warming my heart today.
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Yes, you warmed my heart today as well, Fiona. There are indeed angels among us! It’s just sad that they aren’t recognized and appreciated by more of us. Thank you for a beautiful start to my day!
Sylvia
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Lovely post, Ladi Fi! Where Is the bead angel from? It looks like it was inspired on some South African dolls. Wish you all the best in 2012.
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We bought the beaded angel in South Africa. I love it!
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I knew it! 🙂 It’s beautiful.
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This is such a good thing to keep in mind. I sure don’t want to miss one.
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Beautiful words and photographs. Fantastic New Year post!
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It’s appropriate that you talked about (and showed a couple) the angels among us. Your last picture is absolutely heavenly.
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My father wasn’t religion but one of his favourite quotes was Hebrews 13:2:
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
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As you say, sometimes we don’t see the angels among us. We need to take time sometimes, just to look around!
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There do indeed seem to be angels among us. I don’t see street musicians very often, but I’ve occasionally been transfixed by the beauty of their music (but more often they’re not very good).
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We meet angels in other human beings! Lovely post! I wish you a very peaceful 2012.
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I wonder if anyone can be an angel in a magical moment in time.
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Beautiful post… Knowing someone with Down’s Syndrome, I can honestly say I agree with you about having an angel visit…
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some nice angel captures there….smiles all around….they are there if you look…smiles.
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nice group of angels you found….smiles all around….they are certainly there for those that look…smiles.
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nice group of angels you found there…smiles all around…and they are there for those that look…smiles.
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Beautiful post and I totally agree that there are angels among us in the most uncommon places and most unlikely faces…
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Beautiful shots and beautiful sentiments; it takes a sensitive and kind soul to notice this.;)
Happy New Year, may 2012 be a prosperous one for you and yours.;)
xoxo
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A refreshing and timely reminder Fi, at the beginning of another year, when it is so very easy to become caught up in the busy pace of life, to slow down and observe and appreciate the non-material things. Thank you for your inspiring posts.
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Love the angel!
Her eyes are so expressive.
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Delicious your stories of angels and beautiful photos. The last is exquisite.
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Lovely thoughts to discover angels among us!
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We know some of those angels too! Lovely post!
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Let’s hear it for the angels!
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We tend to think of angels as ethereal beings we can’t see, but your post reminds us that the best angels are those in our midst! Well done!
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I definitely believe in angels, definitely.
I love the word buskers. I never heard the term until I visited Great Britain long ago. The “No Buskers” signs in my mind were an invitation.
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Happy new year! It’s very warm hearted story. Blue birds are also very near to us!
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Love the reminder to open our eyes and our hearts!
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I could see the angel. Lovely story.
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Wonderful post Lady Fi! Angels among us indeed.
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Sometimes, we must take a closer look – children do it naturally.
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True, precious beautiful lady Fi…each of us an angel, a messenger hear to offer a blessing to others.
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lovely moments of joy Fiona. wishing you all the best in this brand new year.
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Such beautiful angels!
Such a beautiful post!
Thank you! 🙂
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This lovely meaningful post gives me inspiration to post better posts!
Happiest New Year wishes
with Warm Aloha from Waikiki
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Thank you. Have you heard from Marie lately?
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What are the odds??? I have that exact same ornament hanging on my Christmas tree downstairs right now!!! It’s a small world!!! From Sweden to California!!!
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It takes special people to see the angels, most are too concerned with themselves.
I never pass a musician, small or old, good or bad without dropping a coin or two.
Sometimes just for encouragement
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It is nice that we still have some angels among us.
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Beautiful post ~ loved it! I love the musicians who play in the subway or in any public place they occupy 🙂 Alabama has a song called “Angels Among Us”. If you’re not familiar with it, I highly recommend you give it a listen 🙂
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I love to hear street musicians!
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If only all paused to see more.
Great post.
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Great post Lady Fi!
I love angels and specially the ones among us… ;-))
New Year greetings from Holland,
Anna :-))
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How very sweet. Love your attitude and insight, Fiona. Happy New Year to you, my friend. 🙂
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There are truly angels everywhere.
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we see them with our hearts.
beautiful photos.
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I am not sure which image is more vivid: your photos or the one you created of the street musician and the dancing kids. Beautiful LadyFi–way to start my new year off right.
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I love the last shot! Happy New Year!
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I do like the way you see the world!
C x
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Love how you see special moments!
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I just got chills, chills, chills. This was fabulous!
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this post touched my ♥
thanks for visiting my Our World entry 🙂
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Angels always take the unlikeliest of forms!
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What an incredibly beautiful post! I was quite touched by your comment about the Santa and the children being angels. You’re an angel, Fi.
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Amen sister. I totally agree…we have angels all ’round us…all we have to do is pause long enough to recognize ’em.
Wonderful pictures sweetie!
God bless and have a beautiful New Year friend! :o)
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Lovely post, LadyFi. 🙂
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A very touching post!
Happy New Year! May 2012 bring forth peace and happiness to everyone, and the entire world!
Your photos are always amazing!
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gorgeous angel in your tree. 🙂
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Angels amongst us if we only know how to identify them. Thank you for this reminder.
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Yes, angels do walk (and play) among us; sadly, we have lost the gift of seeing them. Thank you for reminding us to pay attention, and for your striking photographs.
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Happy Wednesday!
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Truly, there are so many angels, if we just take the time to notice them.
This is a truly beautiful post.
Thank you!
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really inspirational. loving that photo of santa.
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And what better Angels too.
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I’m definitely on the side of the angels.
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I love the last image, of the lake – the subtle colours and the blending of colours!
And the hot air balloon with the bird flying past – that is great!!!
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Yes, let’s take a little time to spot the angels around us!
Thanks for sharing this lovely post and your fabulous shots.
Wishing you all the best for the new year.
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Your are so right, and thank you for reminding us to see them. Doc’s daughter who has Down’s Syndrome was here on Christmas and a neighbor was here playing Christmas carols on his guitar…..the joy you wrote about was with us all.
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Very nice Fi – Dave
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Do you have mangrove-like swamp in SE?
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does he wear the Santa costume only around this time? At an underground walking tunnel in Singapore, a blind man plays his keyboard and sings.
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Yes, he only wears the Santa suit over Christmas.
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Yes, there are angels amongst us.. So many of them.. Yes, there are… Beautiful post lady fi…
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Beautiful shots, last one took my breath away!!
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I love that you saw beyond the surface 🙂
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There are indeed angels everywhere. Good for you for seeing them so clearly.
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so true!
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What delightful photos!
Thanks for visiting my skywatch Friday!
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This is a beautiful post and a fine reminder to stop and really see people.
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Absolutely beautiful story.
And wonderful examples that your kiddoes are setting….
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Just loved this. How beautiful and thought provoking. Tweeted this!
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