Have you ever wondered why we are here?

Is this life we lead the beginning, or is there a higher place of true existence?

Many believe there is a place we go to once our contract on earth is up. Some call it Heaven, while others may refer to it as beyond the veil, the other side or outside the universe. Most agree it is another dimension.

I tend to use the term the other side, or next door. If you were to reach your hand out to the side, and remove the veil blocking us from it, your arm would reach right into it. Look at that! Right next door.

I believe that is where we originate from. That is where Home is. Have you ever had that feeling of being at work, or shopping and you can’t wait to get home, put on comfy clothes and take time to relax, but when you get home you still have that nagging feeling that aren’t completely relaxed and something is missing?

Think about this. What if earth is really a college? A place we come to in order to learn and grow our souls. Once we have learned what we set out to, we then go back home and share our experiences with others. And share our experiences with our higher selves.

This home we go back to is complete comfort. We are surrounded by unconditional love. There is no judgement or competition. Everyone supports each other. The other side is where it all begins.

Before we extend our souls to earth there is a lot of work and planning that takes place. It’s a team effort, and there are many on the other side who provide help and support, each having a specific purpose.

We have our angels who assure us they will be present when we need them. We are also assigned guides who have experienced earth college, so they completely understand the challenges we face while on earth. We also have our friends on the other side, some who decide to join us during our stay on earth, while others support us from Home.

Part of the job for each of our team members is to help us stay on track with the contract we made. Most of us have no memory of these contracts once we are on earth, so they send us signs in order to guide and remind us. Depending on where we are, these signs might show us we are on track, or might let us know we’ve veered off in the wrong direction and try to guide us back on track. Occasionally they might just want to remind us they are near us. There are also times when these signs are giving us a heads-up; preparing us that something might be coming down the road, that at the moment will be very difficult to deal with, but with these signs we will at least subconsciously know there are reasons behind it and eventually everything will be okay.

Today, we’ll focus on our spirit guides. There are many ways to connect with our spirit guides.

One form is through meditating with the intent to connect with your spirit guide, or guides. Clearing your mind, sitting in a quiet room, you can focus on your breathing and let the messages be sent to you. If you are new to mediation, there are many good YouTube guided meditations. Once you are comfortable and open, you will be amazed at what you can learn from them. Practicing on a daily basis, you will find it will be become easier to hear what the guides have to say.

Angel and oracle card readings are another way to find out what the guides. It is simple and fun. There are so many cards to choose from. When going to purchase cards, I recommend paying attention to which ones you are drawn to. There are no right or wrong cards. There are many different ways to use the cards. The author of the deck will give you advice as to what kind of spreads you may want to use, along with the purpose of what you are looking for. For example, in the morning, after meditating, before you start the hustle and bustle of your day, pick a deck, and shuffle the cards. While gently shuffling the cards, ask your spirit guide what message they would like to send to you for the day. When pulling the card, if it feels stuck, that is not the card to choose. Once a card is removed from the deck with ease, this is the card the spirit guide has chosen for you. Sometimes, while shuffling, a card may drop from the deck. This card has been chosen for you. Always an insightful and loving message.

Have you ever had a Reiki session? Reiki is a form of energy healing and I’ve had many clients who have said they have felt a loving presence, or heard a message that just seemed to come out of nowhere, during a Reiki session. Oftentimes, it seems to be answering a question the client has been pondering upon for a while, or just a sense of a being from the other side letting them know they are being protected.

Talk to your spirit guides. Whether you know who they are, or just have a sense they are around and want to connect with them, they are always listening. At first you might find it a little strange or uncomfortable, however, the more you talk to them the easier it gets. You can always start with a simple,  “Good morning. I appreciate you being with me.” You don’t need to expect to hear a loud and clear voice talking back, in fact it’s usually much quieter than that. The more you speak with them, the more it will become normal. You may want to ask them a question, such as, “Am I on the right track?” or “Is there a message you want to send to me?” and then stay open to the signs they send you throughout the day.

Connecting with your guides can be simple and fun.  Most importantly, remember that you are never alone and you are surrounded by so much love.