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The Secret Power Watching Over You Since Birth

The guardian spirits, the assistance that operates without your knowledge, and a sober look at what protection actually means and what it does not.

This article is written in English. The teaching pages are translated into sixteen languages; the articles follow as they are translated.

The Luminous Company: Walking with the Invisible We gather here to pull back the heavy veil of the material world and gaze into the radiant, bustling reality that surrounds us. We often believe we walk in solitude, hidden within the fortress of our own minds. Yet, the spirits reveal to us the truth. A song of constant companionship, profound guidance, and the eternal intertwining of the spirit and corporeal worlds.

I. The Sanctum of Thought

Let us first look inward. You may ask: Can the spirits see us? Can they know the secrets we lock away in the deepest chambers of our hearts? The answer is a resounding yes. We are constantly surrounded by a crowd of witnesses. Indeed, it is easier to hide a secret from the living than from the dead, for they perceive what we wish to conceal even from ourselves.

Do not tremble at this scrutiny, for while frivolous spirits may scoff at our petty annoyances, the serious and benevolent spirits look upon our imperfections with pity, desiring only to aid us. Consider the thoughts that flood your mind. You have surely noticed that amidst your own ideas, contradictory voices sometimes arise, a chaotic parliament of impulses. This is because your soul is not thinking in a vacuum. Your thoughts are often a mixture of your own reflexions and the suggestions of others. It is like a conversation where you must discern the speaker. When a thought feels like a voice speaking to you, it is often a suggestion; when it arises from your first impulse, it is often your own.

But do not burden yourselves with the anxiety of constant distinction. It is often better that we do not know the source, so that our actions remain free. If we choose the path of light, we do so willingly; if we err, we bear the responsibility.

II. The Struggle and the Triumph of Will

Why, you might ask, does the Divine Architect permit imperfect spirits to whisper shadows into our minds? It is to test the diamond of our faith and the constancy of our virtue. These spirits incite us to evil only to make us suffer as they do, driven by envy of a happiness they have lost. Hear this glorious truth! They have no power over you but that which you grant them. The power and the responsibility is yours.

Evil spirits attach themselves only to those who solicit them with desire or welcome them with weakness. If you are inclined to darkness, a swarm of shadows will encourage you; but the moment you will the good, the moment you place your trust in God and act with righteousness, you repel their influence. You are the master of your own citadel. When their influence is repelled, they withdraw, though they may watch like a cat waiting for the mouse.

There is no such thing as "possession" in the sense of a demon replacing your soul. There is only "subjugation", a dominance that requires the victim's participation through weakness. Even in the most severe obsession, a firm will and the pursuit of moral rectitude can break the chains.

III. The Guardian Angels: A Love Beyond Measure

Now, let us turn our eyes to the most comforting, the most sublime revelation of this knowledge. We are never, ever alone. From the moment of your birth to the moment of your transition, and often through many lives, you are watched over by a Protector Spirit, a Guardian Angel. These are beings of a high order, assigned to you by God. Their mission is that of a loving parent toward a child: to guide you to the good, to sustain your courage in trial, and to console you in affliction.

Is this not a thought to warm the coldest night? That you have a friend more devoted than any earthly connection, a friend who is always there, in prison, in the hospital, in the depths of solitude? They do not always act openly, for they wish you to grow strong and independent, just as a father lets a child take their first steps. But when you ignore their counsels, when you shut your ears to their wisdom, they may step back, not abandoning you, but waiting. They return the instant you call for them.

Establish an intimacy with these celestial guides. Speak to them. Do not worry about their names, for they answer to the call of your heart. They are the eyes of God, and they fulfill a beautiful, laborious mission out of love.

IV. The Mechanics of Destiny and Nature

How do these spirits affect our lives? Do they use magic wands or break the laws of physics? No. They work within the majestic laws of nature. If a man is destined to perish by a falling ladder, the spirits do not break the wood with supernatural force. Rather, they inspire the man to climb a ladder that is already rotten. If lightning strikes, it is not aimed by a spirit's hand, but the spirit may suggest you seek refuge under the tree where the bolt was naturally destined to fall. Thus, your free will is preserved, and the laws of matter remain unbroken.

Even the great phenomena of nature, the storms, the shifting earth, are presided over by masses of spirits. From the smallest atom to the highest archangel, everything is linked in an admirable law of harmony.

V. Dispelling Superstition

Finally, let us cast aside the chains of fear and superstition. We are told of pacts with Satan, of sorcerers, and of magical talismans. Know this! There are no pacts with evil spirits, only mutual attraction. One who delights in evil calls evil to them, forming a bond not of ink and blood, but of shared iniquity. Talismans, strange words, and cabalistic signs possess no power of their own. Spirits are attracted by thought, not by material objects. Those who trust in amulets display a weakness of mind that invites mockery from imperfect spirits.

True power lies in the moral purity of the soul. A person of great virtue can repel legions of darkness simply by their presence and their will.

VI. Conclusion: Forward to the Light

My friends, the lesson is clear. We are citizens of a universe teeming with life. We are watched, guided, and tested. When you feel an indefinable anxiety, know it may be the touch of an unseen communication. When you feel a sudden inspiration, know it may be a gift from those who deem you worthy. When you suffer, know that your Guardian Angel stands ready to pour balm upon your wounds if only you bear your trials with resignation and hope.

Let us banish ulterior motives and prejudice. Let us enter this new pathway with courage! You have guides; follow them. Your goal is God, and it cannot fail you. Go forth, knowing you are loved beyond comprehension, supported by the invisible hands of the righteous, and destined for a future of eternal progress.


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