5. THE GUIDES

At some point in every soul journey, the map dissolves. You’re walking through the wilderness of midlife, uncertain and raw, and then... someone shows up. 

Not with answers, but with presence. This episode is a meditation on the quiet power of guides.

Mike shares the story of a gentle but powerful man who walked beside him when the lights had nearly gone out, and what that experience taught him about seeking and becoming a guide. 

You’ll hear reflections on mentorship, soul friendships, and the wisdom of those who’ve weathered their own descent. 

This episode also explores how to open ourselves to guidance, both from those already in our lives and from the unexpected teachers who arrive when we least expect them.

Whether you’re in a moment of fog or clarity, this is a gentle reminder that we are never truly alone on the path.

PROMPTS

• Who has shaped your inner path the most?
• What guidance have you received from unexpected places?
• What part of you resists being guided?

EXERCISE

Write a thank-you letter to someone who guided you or changed you. You do not have to send it. You can burn it as an offering or keep it tucked away. 

The act of expressing that gratitude, naming it, feeling it, and honouring it, is a way of acknowledging that you were never alone on the path.

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