In times of struggle, have you sensed a guiding presence? A few months ago, I was going through some challenges in my life. I drove out to the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne and decided to go for a bush walk to clear my thoughts. I wasn’t familiar with the path I was walking on. I just craved the fresh air and the afternoon sun. I breathed a sigh of relief when I arrived, the blue sky was peeking through the tall trees and the place was silent and felt tranquil. But even in this peaceful place my mind was buzzing away. I had set a boundary with a person in my life, at the time, this was a new trait for me, and it had felt uncomfortable and a little foreign, perhaps for both of us.
As I walked, my shoes crunched on the gravel path and I mulled over what felt like a stressful situation.
I suddenly stopped, closed my eyes and listened to the birds and the kookaburras’ sing their song. As my thoughts quieted, my breath slowed. I found myself thinking of my dad, who had passed eight years before.
I wondered if he would agonize over setting boundaries. I smiled to myself thinking how he wasn’t one to over think or stress about things.
Instinctively, I quietly said out loud “Hey Dad, if you’re around, could you give me a sign if this is the right move?”
I then shook it off, feeling a little bit silly, asking profound questions to the gum trees.
I kept walking and as I turned the corner, there, in the middle of a bush path was a sign. A literal sign. I stopped and noticed it said, ‘Yallambie Txt’.
I burst out laughing. ‘Yallambie’ was one of the first suburbs my parents purchased a home.
Some people may say it’s just a coincidence, but for me it shifted my energy and reminded me that we are never alone.
Connecting with the Divine: Simple Tips to Tune into Your Spirit Guides and Passed Over Loved Ones
And so, I’m here to share some simple tips and strategies to heighten your connections – to help you feel that bridge between worlds. Don’t fret if your signs and connections don’t manifest as straightforward as mine. Some people may prefer to use these tips to connect to your ancestors or spirit guides.
Asking For Guidance Out Loud
Finding guidance from guides or loved ones can be remarkably straightforward. Take a step and try it for yourself—simply vocalize your request for assistance, guidance, or signs. Initially, it might feel slightly awkward, but opening up your mind and relaxing into playing with this energy, can help you connect with guides and passed over loved ones.
International Spiritual Teacher Sonia Choquette, wrote in her book ‘Ask Your Guides’.
‘You were never meant to travel your path alone, without guidance, without help. You are a divine creature who was put in this world to thrive joyously. You are invited, always, to tap into the power, comfort, security and inspiration of your cooperative Guides … who are here waiting for you. All you have to do is ask.’
Candle Meditation
Candles have often been used in many cultures and religions, they are seen as a symbol of spiritual significance and purity. Their light offers a bridge to the divine, a sources of clarity and wisdom. In ancient Greece, candles were employed to establish a connection with the celestial or to commune with departed loved ones.
In this very simple practice, you can connect with your guides or passed over loves. Before you begin your meditation, set an intention, and clear your space.
It can also help to write down your intention in a journal before you start. Then find a quiet space and light a candle at eye level.
Next sit comfortably and gaze at the flickering flame. Breathe deeply, focusing solely on the flame’s movement and colours. Allow tension to melt away as you observe. Visualize intentions or positive thoughts.
Conclude by extinguishing the candle, feeling a sense of calm and relaxation. Take a few moment to journal what may have come up and any intuitive downloads that make sense to you.
Signs and Symbols
Your guides may communicate with you through signs and symbols. Keep an eye out for repeating numbers, feathers, or other meaningful objects that may appear in your life.
In her book, ‘The Universe Has Your Back,‘ spiritual teacher Gabby Bernstein discusses her practice of seeking guidance from her spiritual guides. She asked her guides for the sign of an Owl, using this process to confirm her alignment with her desires and manifestations. Kind of like a ‘check in’ with her spirit team, to see if she’s on the right track. Gabby asked her guides to confirm if a country house she was looking to move to was the right place for family. Suddenly her ‘Owl’ began to pop up in unexpected places.
Upon moving in a friend presented her with an Owl painting as a housewarming gift, unaware that it was the very sign she had sought as divine confirmation for her new home.
So, while aligning to your big or small dreams, ask for a sign that you are on the right track, or even as confirmation that your guides are with you.
Conclusion
Connecting with your spirit team or passed over loved ones, doesn’t need to be complicated and lengthy process. It’s as simple as asking out loud, requesting a sign or symbol that is significant and patiently waiting.
Knowing that your past over loved ones are still with you, wanting to connect, and support your through difficult times can offer you deep peace and comfort.
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