Some of the key factors in our lives are the people we surround ourselves with. But it’s not everyday that we take the time to appreciate them and show them the love that they deserve. August 22nd, is Be An Angel Day, where people can show others just how much they care about them! In 1993, Jayne Howard Feldman decided to create a national day to encourage people to help those in need with random acts of kindness. Throughout your day, try to perform random acts of kindness for people around you, whether it’s volunteering in your community, helping your family around the house, or even setting up a Lure for strangers at the nearest PokeStop in the mobile app, Pokemon GO.
Films offer a lot of perspectives on types of angels, from spiritual or symbolic to real life physical representations. In the classic film, It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), starring actor James Stewart and actress Donna Reed, tells a story of a guardian angel who shows a man the world if he had never existed. The story focuses on the meaningful and helpful things people do to affect the people around them. Another relatable film, Inspired by Angels (2014), shows real life experiences of people who have made contact or believe they have been affected by Angels in their lifetime. This film includes interviews with spiritual leaders, professors, and other Angel enthusiasts. The meaning of an Angel is different between individuals, and people can express them through various types of art. You don’t have to be an Angel from the heavens to show people that you care, so take some time today to show people just how much they mean to you.
