Spirit Guides – Who are They?

Spirit Guides – Who Are They?

When I first started on my Spiritual Journey I didn’t know what a Spirit Guide was, I didn’t know that I had one let alone what I supposed to do with one.  The circle I was in at the time taught me WHAT they were but they could never tell me WHO they were.  They just kept referring to them as “Guides”.  Whenever we were doing exercises to strengthen our abilities, they would say things like “For this exercise ask your guides for their help” or “Call upon your guides”.  So I would dutifully ‘Call upon my guides’ for their help never knowing who they were or what they looked like or if I am honest, if they were really there.  I thought that if you had one then they must be really special floaty, whispy beings sitting at the right hand of God who came down every now and then to whisper words of wisdom in my ears.  I just prayed that I could hear them.

I have though, over the years, learned to trust that I do have Spirit Guides and that they really are there.  That little voice in my head answering me when I ask a question, that tingly cold goose bumpy feeling running up my body, that calm and loving feeling that comes over me sometimes from nowhere just when I need it…..It’s just there. They are just there.

If like me, you would really like to see your guides or ask them their name the best way to do it is through meditation.  Find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed, put on some calming, relaxing music or if you like, find a guided meditation to help you. When trying for the first time, I found it best to use a guided meditation and let someone lead the way for me. They can help you with your breathing and guide you to becoming really relaxed and quiet your mind. Set the intention before you start by asking to meet your guides or ask them if they will show themselves to you, don’t worry if nothing happens at first, just try again. They will come when you are ready to see them and remember not everyone “sees” their guides, some people may only hear them or maybe feel them, we are all different but guides come from Love, so that’s what you should be feeling.

The biggest thing to remember is that your Guides will NEVER tell you what to do, they are here to guide you or nudge you towards something that you may not yet have thought about. No-one is in control of your life but YOU.  It is up to you whether or not you listen to their advice but they are here to help you on your life’s journey, so why not make use of their vast knowledge.

My guides (poor souls) are the most wonderful of beings, how they put up with me I really don’t know….. I really think that they have to visit their own doctors to get repeat prescriptions of Valium to get through the day with me but I love them dearly and thank them every day for being with me in this life time.

This is just a short article about Guides, I will do a much longer one in the near future if anyone is interested, please feel free to leave a comment if you are.

So bye for now and if you feel like it, try meeting your own guides, they really can be lots of fun……