Even when you feel like you are completely alone, there are divine companions who are always with you. Before your incarnation, they chose to accompany you through your lifetime, from the moment of your first breath, until your last. Spirit guides are highly evolved beings that have completed the cycle of birth and death in the physical plane and are now serving as teachers and guides to further elevate their vibrations. They are as “real” as you are, just vibrating at another level and residing in another plane of existence.
They guide you by working through your dreams and intuition. That quiet voice you hear is often the voice of your teachers and guides. They may also make themselves known to you through signs and symbols. For example, when some people are at a crossroads in life or journeying through a personal or emotional challenge, they find feathers everywhere. They also see feather tattoos, hawks, and hear certain songs. It is a reminder to be still and listen to the guidance of their own personal guides. The feathers are representative of the energy of their guides, such as a powerful Shaman or others from the angelic realm.
Some individuals have one guide and others have multitudes, much of this depends on the path and purpose of their (or your!) life. For instance, a teacher/professor may have several guides, one to guide them through the academic nature of their profession and others to assist them with the great emotional requirements of performing such an important task. Much of who your guides are is indicative of your own personal journey through life.
Spirit guides are rarely a loved one who has passed away. Although our loved ones stay with us in spirit and we can contact them, they do not usually serve the same role as a spirit guide. Some individuals have archangels and angels as spirit guides who are always with them. However, the presence of angels does not always mean they are your spirit guides. Angels can be called in times of distress to assist you for a short time. If you have an archangel or angel as a guide, chances are your mission in life is a complex one. Individuals with a challenging life path often have angels as spirit guides.
Your spirit guide(s) are always with you, whether you acknowledge their presence or not. You cannot call them to you or send them away, they are part of you and your journey. However, you can choose whether or not to gain knowledge about who they are and what their role in your life is. You can interact with your spirit guides in a proactive way. If you want to know who your guides are, just ask! Get in a quiet and meditative space and ask that they reveal themselves to you. Don't be discouraged if you don't figure it out right away. Beings from the spiritual realm often communicate through signs and symbols. Once you ask, you must trust your own wisdom. Pay attention to the pictures that appear in your mind. If you see a man in a suit, stay with that, it could be he is a philosopher or scientist. You may see a Native American shaman, a Buddhist monk, or you may see nothing at all. Keep your mind and intuition open. Pay attention to things that keep coming up after you have asked that they reveal who they are. If you are having a challenge discovering who they are you could also contact a professional psychic/intuitive to assist you.
Working with your spirit guides can be an incredible tool for your own personal and spiritual growth. Unlike beings who are in the physical realm, their wisdom and advice is not influenced by the physical world. They dwell in a higher vibrational plane and the mundane particulars of your situation are not relevant. For example, if you seek guidance from your spirit guide regarding a relationship, they will lead you to focus on what you are learning, what you need to learn, what you are teaching your partner, and the true meaning of your relationship. The fact that they leave the toilet seat up or are terrible at budgeting the household finances will be irrelevant. The information that you will be provided with will be actions that YOU can take to gain more understanding. You can also ask your spirit guides to assist you in physical healing. Before you go to sleep, ask that as you are sleeping, you receive healing.
Spirit guides may also help you during a Reiki session or other situations where you are the healer. They may give you ideas about what techniques to use, or work through you, stepping into your body or guiding your hands. They may send you visions or intuitive awareness of what the recipient has been through or what they need to heal. Their goal is always to help you in whatever you may be doing.
You are never alone. Never. Take faith in knowing and understanding that there is so much magic and mystery in this life. Just for a moment let this world disappear. Raise your vibration and allow the beautiful gifts of spirit wash over you. Life is so much more than what we see. Open your spiritual eyes and hearts and you will discover a world of wisdom, beauty, and peace that you never knew existed. Of course, you can always choose not to believe. It is always your choice. But, why not? Why not step into another level of existence? Why not believe in magic? You do not have to announce it to the office, but you can embrace the wonders of spirit in your own heart. It will envelop you in a light of love and understanding, and will mysteriously transform you to a more connected and loving being.
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