It would be really interesting for me to hear about your first encounter with your spirit guide. (Hope my question isn't too "personal")

Thanks to all who are willing to share and to those who read this post.

Blessings,
Weezer

My mediumship has manifested all my life as an energy of things when they are right or wrong for me.  I did not have a personal connection with my guide at my younger life.  

When I entered Spiritualism (over 20 years ago - so memory has to serve lol) I found my meditations were filled with all kinds of voice and I did not feel encouraged by the teacher to learn and do this connection.  I realized very early for myself that they needed to come one voice at a time.  So I told them to line up and talk one at a time.  It was like I took charge at my end.

Then I learned about a symbol (mine was a flower) and I had a very intriguing experience where I was flying right through the stem into the ground.  It was fascinating.  Still I don't 'see' spirit.  I just know they are there....a sensing.

A lot of my journey has been led by the spirit guides.  The earth teachers just didn't cut it.  But through my education in Spiritualism I learned to pass along what I had found that worked and use it to encourage my own students of mediumship.

Dear J,

Thanks so much for sharing your story and your energy!  I just felt warm waves of love while reading your post!

Hearing your story is particularly comforting at this time since I'm feeling confused and somewhat frightened on this issue.  

Many blessings back to you!!

Warmest,

Weezer  

As my journey of developing and unfolding took place in a Spiritualism church - bringing spirituality to the exercise - I highly recommend both Spiritualism as well as a group setting to get energy for the purpose.  

While some of the earth teachers didn't seem to cut it...as stated...the fact is everyone enters our lives for a reason.  And I certainly gained...and perverse as I am....mostly from those that challenged me and my big ideas.

Hi again, J.  

I'm not sure I completely understand what Spiritualism is, but I definitely  AGREE that walking along the spiritual path in the company of others is VERY IMPORTANT and we always find those "earthly" teachers that offer us something valuable when we are ready. (Even if we don't understand or appreciate their "lessons" at the time.)

If you look "behind" me, J, you'll see a long, rich path filled with countless blessings, insights and love that were probably only accessible to me because I was "connected" with others. Together we energy and intention and opened ourselves. Through meditation, devotion, humility and prayer, I think I discovered what "grace" really is - I got a glimpse of "All That Is" and it was truly wonderful.  Of course, experiencing this did not come without tears and RELENTLESS self-examination, great trust and willingness to "let go". (I suppose some would call this "sacrifice".)  

The bonds of our circle began to "disintegrate" - (there can only be true life when things change) and since then I've been walking alone - sometimes feeling lonely, sometimes not.  Walking this way has taught me how to "STAND UP" and "KNEEL DOWN" at the same time - if you know what I mean - AND THERE'S STILL A LOT MORE TO LEARN!!        

At this point I think a spirit guide is reaching out to me. Because I'm not used to having "these types" of experiences outside of a group or community - I'm afraid to "trust" my feelings and impressions.  This is the full story behind my question.  I'm hoping to hear and learn about other peoples' experiences and perhaps get some insight from our psychics.

Writing here is also a way for me to start reaching  out again  - at least become part of a "community".

Warmest and blessings!
Weezer