Human Angels

A friend came across this interesting read on the Daily OM:
Beings of Light.

The piece is very interesting. There are so many people that have come across my life's path and have enriched my life so much.

The part that best describes what human nature can be about is:

"...most of them are regular people, going about their daily lives until called upon to be in the right place at the right time to bring peace, joy, help, or heal someone when they most need it...in the form of a teacher who gave you a piece of advice that touched your soul and influenced your path. The person that momentarily stopped you to say hello on the street, delaying you long enough to avoid an oncoming car or a collision, is also a human angel. They may offer nothing more than a kind word or a smile, but they will offer it when you can draw the most strength and support from their simple action."

God uses all of us in amazing ways. I know with my shady road crossing skills, many "human angels" have saved my life! But not just that, I think the traits that the description above shares should be something we strive for: giving a stranger a kind smile, saying hello, and striving to bring peace and joy to others. When we do these things, we are doing the work that God wants us to, and perhaps in some way, we're being a human angel to another.