Angels among us

There are so many stories of angels coming down to earth, especially at Christmas.  They come as beautiful women, old men, sardonic characters and sickly sweet parodies.

Of all the things we expect, or want, our "perfect" people must be bigger than life.  We need the grand slam, the big event, the experience that is accompanied by trumpets and drum rolls and rising crescendos.

Uniforms are optional, halos, wings, glowing lights, shimmering visages surrounding euphoric smiles.  Whatever it is that makes angels angels must be different from us.

We want them to be mythical!

But they are real and reality has no need to outshine my imagination.  It does not need to wow me with its grandeur, or grab the attention of the world by being special.

Opportunities to be and do wondrous things present themselves all the time.  It is up to me to grab the moment at hand and make the most of it.

Tiny acts done with great love out shine the most amazing super beings.