Spirit Guides Aren’t Bound by Time or Space: Finding My Own Relationship With the Unseen

Featured in Psychic News, May 2026

For years, I was frightened of talking about my spiritual experiences.

I worried people would think I was strange, or that what I was experiencing meant something was wrong with me. Growing up in the 1980s, conversations about spirituality and the unseen weren’t quite as normalised as they are today. Even my own parents were unsettled by some of my experiences, and I remember wishing it would all go away.

I was given holy water and a little Bible to sleep beside, hoping it would stop what was happening.

But it never really did.

When I look back now, I feel a great deal of compassion for that younger version of myself. She was trying to make sense of experiences she didn’t understand, in a world that didn’t always have the language or the space to help her explore them.

For a long time, fear and shame shaped my relationship with spirituality. It took years of life experience, personal healing and self-enquiry before I began to approach these experiences differently.

So when Psychic News invited me to share a feature exploring spiritual connection and the role of spirit guides, it felt particularly meaningful.

The three-page feature, titled Spirit Guides Aren’t Bound by Time or Space, draws on ideas from a chapter in my book, Activate Your Light, called Support From The Energetic Realms.

It’s a subject close to my heart, not simply because of my own experiences, but because I know how isolating it can feel when something deeply meaningful to you is difficult to talk about.

Learning to move beyond fear

My relationship with spirituality hasn’t been in a straight line.

Life brought grief, trauma, challenges to my mental health and, eventually, a spinal cord injury that changed the course of my life. Through those experiences, my understanding of myself and the world around me continued to evolve.

There were times when I tried to ignore the spiritual side of myself, and times when I was frightened of what it might mean to acknowledge it.

But as I began to explore healing more deeply, I found myself becoming curious rather than simply fearful.

What might happen if I allowed myself to reflect on these experiences without immediately judging them? What if I could make space for uncertainty, rather than feeling that I needed to explain everything?

Journalling became an important part of my process. So did meditation, spending time in nature and developing a more conscious relationship with my own inner world.

I began to explore spirituality as part of my wider healing journey, learning to approach my experiences with greater awareness, discernment and compassion.

Over time, I found that I no longer wanted shame to determine what I was willing to explore or share.

I couldn’t change the experiences I’d had, but I could change the way I related to them.

That distinction has been significant for me.

What does it mean to connect with spirit guides?

When I talk about spirit guides, I’m referring to the spiritual support and guidance that some people experience through their connection with the unseen.

People understand these experiences in different ways. For some, the language of spirit guides feels familiar. Others might connect more readily with God, angels, ancestors, loved ones who have passed away, intuition or a sense of higher wisdom.

You don’t have to use the same language I do, or share my beliefs, to explore what a sense of spiritual connection might mean in your own life.

What interests me is the possibility of becoming more attentive to the subtle experiences we might otherwise overlook when we’re caught up in the busyness of everyday life.

Sometimes, people describe a feeling of reassurance at a difficult moment, a dream that stays with them, a meaningful coincidence or an intuitive nudge that encourages them to pause and reconsider something.

I don’t believe every coincidence needs to be interpreted as a sign, or that we should surrender our own judgement to what we think might be spiritual guidance.

For me, the invitation is to become curious, remain grounded and notice what feels meaningful without needing to force an explanation.

Spirituality doesn’t have to be about having all the answers. Sometimes, it’s about learning to sit comfortably with the questions.

Making space for the subtle

One of the ideas I explore in Activate Your Light is how easily we can become absorbed in the demands of everyday life.

We’re constantly processing information, responding to other people’s needs and moving between responsibilities. When our attention is pulled in so many directions, it can be difficult to create the space we need for reflection.

Whatever your understanding of spirituality, I believe there is value in creating moments of stillness.

Not because we need to escape our lives, but because slowing down can help us become more aware of what is happening within us.

When I spend time journalling or sitting quietly, I often find that thoughts and feelings I haven’t had the space to acknowledge begin to surface. Sometimes I gain clarity about something that has been troubling me. Sometimes I simply realise how much I’ve been carrying.

That awareness can be valuable in itself.

In the feature, I share some practical ways to explore a relationship with spiritual guidance. These include keeping a journal, paying attention to recurring themes in dreams or experiences, developing a regular practice of quiet reflection and noticing what brings a sense of groundedness and peace.

The important thing is to approach these practices in a way that feels supportive rather than frightening or overwhelming.

You don’t need an elaborate ritual or a perfect meditation practice. You might simply begin with five quiet minutes, a notebook and a willingness to listen to yourself.

Keeping a spirit journal

One of the practices I recommend is keeping a journal of experiences that feel meaningful to you.

This might include dreams, recurring themes, unexpected moments of clarity, intuitive feelings or coincidences that catch your attention.

The purpose isn’t to prove that something is a spiritual message or to attach meaning to every detail of your life.

Instead, it’s an opportunity to observe your experiences over time.

When we write things down, we create space to reflect on them later. We can notice patterns, revisit our interpretations and consider whether something continues to feel relevant as our understanding develops.

You might find it helpful to ask yourself:

• What happened, as I remember it?

• What was I feeling or thinking at the time?

• What meaning did I give the experience?

• Does that interpretation still feel right to me?

• Is there a practical, grounded action I want to take as a result?

I think it’s important to allow room for both intuition and discernment. We can honour our experiences without assuming we know exactly what they mean.

And we can remain open to different interpretations as we learn more about ourselves.

Discernment matters

Whenever we explore spirituality, I believe it’s important to remain grounded in our everyday lives.

A spiritual practice should support our wellbeing, not leave us feeling frightened, controlled or disconnected from the people and responsibilities around us.

I don’t think we need to force a connection, follow every perceived sign or make major decisions based solely on an experience we interpret as spiritual guidance.

We can reflect, ask questions, seek trusted perspectives and take our time.

Our intuition can be a valuable part of how we navigate life, but it works best alongside our own judgement, practical understanding and willingness to consider different possibilities.

It’s also important to recognise when an experience is causing distress. If you feel overwhelmed, frightened by what you’re experiencing, or are hearing voices that feel harmful or threatening, please seek support from a trusted health professional. You deserve to feel safe and supported, whatever you make of your experiences.

For me, spirituality and groundedness belong together. One shouldn’t come at the expense of the other.

Why I chose to write about this in Activate Your Light

When I began writing Activate Your Light, I knew I wanted to share more than a collection of ideas about personal development.

I wanted to bring together the experiences, reflections and practices that had helped me reconnect with myself through some of the most challenging periods of my life.

Support From The Energetic Realms is one part of that journey.

It’s an exploration of the different ways we might experience spiritual support, how we can make space for a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us, and why it’s important to approach our experiences with both openness and discernment.

Writing about spirituality has also meant confronting some of my own fears about being judged.

For years, I worried about what people might think if I spoke openly about my experiences. Even as conversations about spirituality became more visible, that old fear didn’t simply disappear.

But eventually, I reached a point where I realised I didn’t want to keep those parts of myself hidden simply because someone else might not understand them.

My experiences are part of my story. They have influenced the questions I’ve asked, the practices I’ve explored and the work I now share with others.

I don’t expect everyone to see the world as I do, and I’m not here to convince anyone to adopt my beliefs.

I simply want to create space for honest conversations about healing, spirituality and the many different ways we make sense of our lives.

Being featured in Psychic News gave me an opportunity to share some of those ideas with readers who are interested in exploring these subjects for themselves.

And I’m grateful for that opportunity.

An invitation to get curious

I think one of the most beautiful things about personal growth is that we can continue discovering new things about ourselves throughout our lives.

We don’t have to accept every belief we’ve inherited. We don’t have to dismiss every experience we can’t immediately explain. And we don’t have to arrive at a fixed understanding of spirituality before we’re allowed to explore what it means to us.

We can be curious.

We can ask questions.

We can learn to trust ourselves while remaining open to new perspectives.

For me, the journey has been about moving from fear towards a more conscious and compassionate relationship with my experiences. It’s helped me understand myself differently, and it’s become an important part of the work I share through my writing.

If you’re curious about your own spiritual connection, perhaps begin by creating a little more space in your day.

Put down your phone. Spend some time in nature. Write down what’s on your mind. Notice what brings you a sense of peace, what invites you to reflect and what helps you feel more connected to yourself.

You don’t need to rush towards an answer.

Sometimes, the most meaningful place to begin is simply with the willingness to pay attention.

And whatever spirituality means to you, I hope you feel free to explore it in a way that honours your own experience, supports your wellbeing and allows you to remain rooted in the life you’re living.

Zoe Fox is the author of Activate Your Light: Heal Your Past, Reclaim Your Energy, Expand Your Potential, published by Hay House. Her work explores healing, self-discovery and spiritual growth.