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Meeting Spirit Guides: Connecting with Your Spiritual Team

You have heard about Spirit Guides, but who are they and how do you know them?  Have you ever wondered who is guiding you from the other side? Spirit guides are here to offer wisdom, support, and protection throughout your life. Meeting your helpers can be a deeply transformative experience, opening up new levels of understanding and spiritual growth. Whether you’re just starting on your spiritual journey or looking to strengthen your connection, getting to know your spirit guides is an empowering step.

Who Are Spirit Guides?

Spirit guides are non-physical beings who exist in the spiritual realm. Unlike loved ones in Spirit, they are often souls who have chosen to support you on your life’s path. These assistants may have lived human lives before, or they could be beings who have always existed in the spiritual plane. Their purpose is to help you navigate your spiritual journey, offering guidance and insight when you need it most.

Each person has a unique spiritual team, which may include one or more guides. Some guides stay with you throughout your entire life, while others come and go depending on your needs and the lessons you’re meant to learn. Regardless of their role, they are always connected to you and available when you seek their guidance.

Set Your Intention

The first step to meeting your spirit guides is to set a clear intention. Let them know you are ready to connect with them. This can be as simple as saying a prayer, writing a journal entry, or even meditating on the intention. Spirit guides respond to your call, but they also honor your free will—so inviting them in is an important first step.

Create a Sacred Space

Choose a quiet space where you feel calm and grounded. You might want to light a candle, burn incense, or place crystals around you to set the tone for your meeting. Creating a sacred space allows you to focus and heighten your awareness of the spiritual realm.

Meditate and Ask for Guidance

Meditation is one of the most powerful ways to meet your spirit guides. Begin by quieting your mind and focusing on your breath. As you relax, ask your guides to make their presence known to you. You may sense them in different ways—through feelings, visions, or even words. Trust whatever you experience, even if it feels subtle at first.

Pay Attention to Signs and Symbols

Your assistants often communicate through signs and symbols. After your meditation or intention-setting, pay attention to recurring symbols in your daily life. You might see the same animal, number sequence, or song repeatedly. These are gentle nudges from your guides to let you know they are near.

Keep a Spirit Guide Journal

As you start connecting with your spirit guides, keeping a journal of your experiences can be a great way to strengthen the bond. Write down any messages, symbols, or feelings that come through during meditation or dreams. Over time, you’ll start to notice patterns and deeper meanings in their communication.

Trust the Process

Meeting your spirit guides may not happen all at once, and that’s okay. Spirit works in subtle ways, and your guides will reveal themselves when the time is right. The key is to trust the process and remain open to the ways they might show up in your life. Sometimes, the connection feels instant, while other times, it builds gradually through repeated efforts to connect.

Why Meet Your Spirit Guides?

Establishing a relationship with your spirit guides can provide a sense of comfort and support, especially during times of uncertainty or challenge. They offer wisdom, protection, and the clarity to navigate life’s twists and turns. More than that, meeting your helpers can deepen your connection to Spirit and strengthen your intuition.

Rev. Colleen Irwin
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Reverend Colleen Irwin is a Wife, Healer, Psychic Medium, Mentor, Author, and Public Speaker from Rochester, New York, with over 30 years of business experience, including her work as a real estate broker. Colleen’s background in training REALTORS honed her skills in conflict resolution, marketing strategies, and analytical as well as presentation skills, which she now applies to her spiritual education and coaching. Colleen teaches, lectures, and serves Spirit, sharing her lifelong connection with the spiritual world, as captured in her book 'Discovering Your Stream.' She has studied with renowned mediums John White and Lisa Williams and was mentored by Reverend Jack Rudy. Ordained in the Order of Melchizedek by Reverend Dan Chesboro, Colleen is also a PREVIVOR who educates others about the BRCA genetic mutation and taking control of their health. Her mission is to empower women through life’s significant changes—whether it be a career shift, parental care giving, health crises, relationship transformations, or spiritual awakenings. Through spiritual education, inspirational talks, and coaching, Colleen offers guidance and hope, helping women embrace their new purpose.
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