Naperville author urges us to find our own angels
Sue Storm has a message for those seeking answers in good and bad times: Summon an angel.
Storm, a Naperville resident and host of the Internet radio show "Angel Talk," tells readers how to reach out for heavenly help in her new book "Angel First Aid - Remedies for Life, Love and Prosperity."
The book, recently released by Sterling Publishing Co., explains how to contact angels for guidance in everything from meeting a soul mate to healing the body - or even locating a lost pet.
The book features visualization exercises, called remedies, plus stories of people who have used them successfully in their lives. Storm will teach some of these exercises to participants at a book-signing and discussion for "Angel First Aid" Sunday, March 7, at Barnes and Noble in Oak Brook.
Storm first recalls seeing angels at the age of 18 months, when she was tangled in her bed covers and suffocating. She says she believes they brought her mother into her room just in time to save her. And through the years, Storm has come to believe that it is her life's purpose to help others work with angels to achieve their goals.
"Guardian angels are accessible to humans at any time," she said, discussing her new book in a telephone interview. "And they want us to know, 'You are never alone. And there is always hope.'"
Here is an edited conversation with Storm:
Q. Do you believe that every human being has a guardian angel - or angels - assigned to them from birth? And who assigns them?A. Yes. Everyone has at least three angels that are with them from birth that stay with them through their entire life. Those angels are chosen for them to help fulfill their life's purpose. The angels don't choose who they are going to be with - God chooses.Q. In your book you give an index of many angels and their names (Michael, Gunther, Joseph, Rebecca and many more), and you explain that specific angels can help people with specific aspects of their lives - health, love, communication, etc.A. Knowing the name of the angel that has a specific duty or holds a specific role is really important. You can call on that angel, and they will get the job done. Of course you can always just say "angels help me" to reach any angel, but it's better if you go to a specific angel.Q. What do you think is the best way to get messages from angels, and how do you find out the exact names of your own guardian angels?A. When you are calm and taking deep breaths, you are more apt to get the message from them. Angel messages come in on the breath. To find out the names of your guardian angels, just ask, "Angel, what is your name?" and sit quietly, and you will hear the name.Q. Do you believe that angels can be near you, without appearing to you in their full form?A. Oh yes - you can recognize their presence through things like coincidences in life, or perhaps a warm feeling that you get.Q. Can you explain the remedies - visualization exercises and techniques - in your book a bit more?A. If there is a situation where you want to manifest something better in life - you want to create something better for yourself - this book is a simple, easy way to learn how to do that. Use the remedies that are specifically designed for the situation in life you want to improve. The more you practice talking with your angels, the more you can communicate with them, accept them and invite them into your life - and the better things will get.Q. What do you say to someone who does not believe in angels?A. I say you have nothing to lose by communicating with your angels and letting them help you. Give it a try. Give the angels the opportunity to connect with you - then listen to them, and see if your life doesn't improve.True16972000Naperville resident Sue Storm believes in the existence of angels and has written a book about them called "Angel First Aid." She also has a collection of about 350 angel statues.Scott Sanders | Staff PhotographerTrue <p class="factboxheadblack">If you go</p><p class="News"><b>What:</b> Book-signing for Sue Storm's new book "Angel First Aid," and an interactive program with visualization exercises for contacting angels.</p><p class="News"><b>When:</b> 3 p.m. Sunday, March 7</p><p class="News"><b>Where:</b> Barnes and Noble, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. (630) 684-0586 </p><p class="News"><b>For information on Storm:</b> Visit <a href="http://theangellady.net" target="new">theangellady.net</a>, or go to <a href="http://facebook.com/suestormtheangellady" target="new">facebook.com/suestormtheangellady</a>. </p>