Many people are lonely, and the reasons for that are numerous. We often forget that, in spiritual terms, we are never alone. Our ancestors are always with us. We can call on them to help guide us when we need it. Some people cringe when I say that, thinking the last thing they want is for their parents or grandparents to continue being with them. Many of us didn’t get along with our immediate or even parts of our extended family. It’s good to remember that we have more than who we interact with within our family. There are generations of people to whom we are related. There are bound to be some who resonate with you that can help you do what you set out to accomplish.

Whenever you have an issue you need help with, the smart thing to do is call an expert. In this case, the expert is in your family. You might be wondering what a gentleman from the 1600s would know about an issue happening in modern times. While some things change, others remain the same, and advice related to making good choices and who to trust is always helpful regardless of the year.

The ancestors we need will often step forward in preparation for us to ask for help. That is the trick; to get their help, we must ask for it. They will not interfere in our lives unless we do.

Back to loneliness. Despite being in a world where more is everything, most relationships are superficial and fleeting. Deep connection is necessary but often needs help finding and maintaining. Many of us don’t consider connections to be “real” unless they are to members of our family, but if we don’t get along with them or don’t resonate with them, it becomes even more difficult to the connection we need.

Calling in the ancestors to be with you when you need family around you is an option. When most people want to be surrounded by people who love them, such as holidays, weddings, or medical issues, your ancestors can give you much-needed energy of love and support. They can’t drive you to the doctor, but they can direct you to the best person who can. They can’t be there to take the effects of medications for you, but they might be able to lessen the impact on you. Even though they are dead, it doesn’t mean they can’t help. Most of all, one of the greatest things they can do for you is to make their presence known. To let you feel the surrounding you. To allow you to see that you are not alone and that if you choose to, you don’t have to be lonely anymore.