One of the most exciting aspects of looking beyond the physical self is the awareness that we are not alone. As an eternal consciousness, we focus only a small portion of our energy into this body, but we have at our disposal many aspects of ourselves (and Source!) that we forget to utilize.

     For the sake of tenable understanding, I call some of these non-physical aspects “Guides”.  I sense them as beings of great love and assistance, and they surround everyone. They move in and out of our lives in a perfect rhythm, working quietly in the background. As Guides, they partner with you to nudge you into living a full and joyous life, but they, too, benefit greatly from your growth, your experiences, and your perspective. Connecting with them will give you a sense of companionship, trust, and confidence that you are not, nor have you ever been, alone. (You are also, of course, surrounded, by your Loved Ones, but I’ll share how to feel their presence in a later post.) Here are a few steps you can take to "meet" your Guides:

 

 

1. Acknowledge that They are there  

 

From my experience, Guides move in and out of our lives. While we all seem to have a primary Guide (think of him/her as a much beloved Teacher who coordinates your curriculum) different ones show up as we grow and experience life events. Interested in writing? You have a writer in your entourage, inspiring you.  Fascinated with Sacred Geometry? Nonphysical experts are leading you to information, through dreams or synchronicities. Dealing with an illness? Welcome your personal Healing Guide, who knows everything about your journey and is leading you to the right treatment!  It isn’t necessary to understand their particular role in our lives, but “making contact” DOES require that you are open to the possibility that they are real.  

 

2. Give them permission to make their presence known.

 

They love you. They spend their current existence in the presence of Pure Love. They even admire you! You have agreed to incarnate in a place where you would “forget” that you, too, are Pure Love, and even pretend that you are separate from Source. How courageous is that? 

    They agreed to help you learn and experience and grow while you are here. You chose them very carefully before you were born. You chose the best, the brightest, the most capable, and they are excited to be in your entourage. If you are reading this, you have been "nudged" to give them permission to relate to you in a more direct way, and they want to step out of the background,  because you have asked (and are ready!) to release some of your limitations.

   ( If your reaction to inviting them to communicate with you causes fear, they will stay in the background, but will help you explore your fear, and send you opportunities to understand and question it. Flip on the TV and The Exorcist is showing? Someone in your face talking about Demons and Hell? It’s time to explore what you believe about God/Love, and your own worthiness to BE LOVED. If you have fear, Ask them to show you Who You Are, before you find out who they are.)

 

3. Choose a sign.

 

Choose something specific: an object, a song, an animal. Make it something you don’t typically see, something unique and rare for you. In sessions, when I connect with a client’s Guides, they often show me objects that they’ve been showing you anyway, but you haven't been catching it. Knowing what to look for makes things fun, and a little awe-inspiring. (You can do this with your Loved Ones on the other side as well.) Here are a few examples, so you’ll know how things can manifest:

    Long ago, I told my Guides to show me Owls as a sign that I’m on the right path. That I’m ok. That I’m not crazy to believe in this stuff. One day, I was feeling depleted and disconnected, but had a long day of work I had to get through. So I sent out the thought, “Hey, Guides. Show me my owl today. I really need some encouragement.”

 

My first Reiki client of the day came in wearing a t-shirt with an owl on it.

 

I left for lunch, and found myself behind a car with a Hooter’s bumper sticker. (Hey, it counts!)

 

After work, I picked up my daughter from school. Her friend had given her a necklace that day, for no particular reason. It was a tiny gold owl.

 

These are all little things, but that's how they like to work. EVERYTHING is a sign, if you know how to interpret it.

 

I gave my daughter this exercise, and told her to choose something unique. A few months went by, and she hadn't received any validation. I asked her what her sign was, knowing that she had probably chosen something that didn't really exist and would be a challenge to manifest. She had picked a black dragon. 

    A few weeks later, on her birthday, she decided she wanted a pinata. She went to Party City to look for something fun, but wasn't liking anything. As she was leaving the store, something caught her eye. It was high on a shelf, covered in dust. She made the clerk get it down. It was a Black Dragon pinata. (Happy Birthday, from her Guides!) 
   

4. Be patient, and say “Thank You!” when you see it.

Gratitude raises your vibration and allows more things to be grateful for into your life. Small things. Big things. Your Guides understand this and are eager to prove it to you. When you see your sign, no matter how coincidental or trivial it seems, ACKNOWLEDGE IT. IT IS YOUR SIGN! You are finding your power to manifest, and your Guides are working by your side. Practice looking daily. You'll be amazed at how often you will see signs of their presence.

 

So have fun with this! Acknowledge that your Guides are real, give them permission to say hello, and watch for a sign of your choosing. They are here for you, love you deeply, and have many wondrous things to show you!