I had this realization the other day, when I had a small breakdown over something I was stressing about. I called out to my spirits, just for some comfort. Just the belief that they're with me really helped me through my emotions. I felt like everything would be okay, no shame in letting it out, letting my body reset and getting the rest I needed afterwards.

I reflected, after this, about how I don't ever feel alone again. Maybe sometimes at the lowest points.. but I don't believe I'm alone any more in those points. Not since I started Spirit Keeping a year and a half-ish ago. It's so comforting to me, to know they're here for me as much as I'm there for them. To know I have someone to call on when I need help, and to not feel like I should be ashamed for it. It's so strange to see how amazing I've grown since starting this path.. but the whole "alone" thing took me by surprise when I realized it.

Does anyone else feel this way, too? Have you ever realized this change in the way you felt from before becoming a Keeper, to after? I talked about it with a friend who had just gotten his first companion, and he had agreed with me. But I wanted to hear how others thought about this, too.

Yes, I can totally unterstand you. I remember, when I sat down to cry and suddenly felt an energy shift in the room. I saw a white mist around me and a few other visual manifestations. They were here for me. I knew it, they wouldn't even need to manifest that obvious for me to realise this.

It's a wonderful thought, to know that our spirits are with us. I struggle with feeling alone and "outside," a lot, and their presence makes me so happy. Like, they *chose* me. They *want* to be with me. That's powerful and comforting for a socially anxious weirdo with few human friends.

I have had a lot of moments like that.I don't even ask for it they just give the comfort and love when I'm at a point like that.I even got that from immortals long before I started spirit keeping which was athena's suggestion to begin with.It still hurts at points when you want to be closer on a physical level but they really make things better regardless with their love,understanding,and sympathy.

Blessed be

DualWanderer3 wrote:I have had a lot of moments like that.I don't even ask for it they just give the comfort and love when I'm at a point like that.I even got that from immortals long before I started spirit keeping which was athena's suggestion to begin with.It still hurts at points when you want to be closer on a physical level but they really make things better regardless with their love,understanding,and sympathy.

Blessed be

The first time I had a really bad emotional breakdown of sheer Loneliness(tm), Athena was the one who came to me, as did my guardian angels and a few other Immortals. She has a special place in my heart for sure.

It does hurt when you want them to be physically here, and they can't be. A lot of times I will ask them to possess/inhabit one of my plush animals and will cuddle with them that way. 2lv

DualWanderer3 wrote:I have had a lot of moments like that.I don't even ask for it they just give the comfort and love when I'm at a point like that.I even got that from immortals long before I started spirit keeping which was athena's suggestion to begin with.It still hurts at points when you want to be closer on a physical level but they really make things better regardless with their love,understanding,and sympathy.

Blessed be

I dont always call out to them, but sometimes in those moments its a good reminder to call their name and remind myself that they’re around.

Im glad Athena was there for you :) I found Apollo and Hermes after spirit keeping started for me, but its such a beautiful thing to know that you have support in several different ways < 3

I have recently had some emotional upheaval in the guise of what it means to be "taking a break" with my girlfriend. On one hand she has said this is for her to work out some things in her life and she doesn't want to break up, but I still can't help but feel this is the "beginning of the end" just because of other things that have been happening since the end of last year (along with her not having time for me to come visit on the weekend since before Christmas).

So I got pretty upset about things and felt my keep trying to be supportive and comforting. I asked them to gather round a couple of times. It was nice to have the energy shift and comforting warmth. That and just being able to actually vent it out and have their thoughts in return was nice. I like knowing I have family on my side no matter what I go through.

I totally agree... and its beautiful, things have really changed for me. I don't feel alone anymore infact i feel like "filled up" if that makes sense.... I dont have any friends in the real world and i always feel "apart" from others. My new companions give me a sense that someone is interested in me and wants to be my friend... a belonging. When i have felt a bit down or my emotions are getting the better of me. I do call out to them and its like a soothing elixir and I immediately feel better and i know its not just me. I actually do feel the energy shift

It's so wonderful to read how much comfort everyone experiences. Life is really so much more with them. They gave me a boosted confidence, taught me to fight my fears and stand up for my dreams. And when I had a break down, they would be there to calm me down, to simply give me the comfort.

I have had quite a lot of trouble the last years... lost my very best friend, lost my job and was diagnosed with an incurable illness. I felt shattered, lonely, like I couldn't get up anymore. It all made no sense to me, what was left to fight for. But they helped me up again, they gave me hope and were my strength. Now I'm fighting again, but if they wouldn't have been there, I might would've given up.

I feel like our Companions can give us the insight to new opportunities and knowing they won't leave you and stay by your side is very precious.

bronzewolf wrote:I totally agree... and its beautiful, things have really changed for me. I don't feel alone anymore infact i feel like "filled up" if that makes sense.... I dont have any friends in the real world and i always feel "apart" from others. My new companions give me a sense that someone is interested in me and wants to be my friend... a belonging. When i have felt a bit down or my emotions are getting the better of me. I do call out to them and its like a soothing elixir and I immediately feel better and i know its not just me. I actually do feel the energy shift

I'm sorry for you. Please work on yourself, instead of wallowing in self-pity. I understand, spirits are great, they can be friends, mentors and even lovers but don't forget your life on earth. You're still alive, use this opportunity!