Sacred Sentinels

Assembling Your Light Team

Each of us, whether we realize it or not, moves through life in the
company of beings whose task is to watch over us. These ancestors,
spirit guides, angels, guardians, and ascended masters designated to
serve as protectors and guides take pleasure in their roles yet
cannot assist us without first being asked. Since the origins of our
sacred sentinels differ, we may choose whom we call upon for help
based on the situation at hand. However, in certain circumstances,
particularly those in which time is of the essence or there is the
potential for harm, we may feel the need to surround ourselves with
our entire complement of benevolent, watchful guardians at a
moment's notice. To do so, a great shortcut is to create and
assemble a light team-a group of spirit helpers who will come to our
aid when we utter a simple word or phrase.

The creation of a light team begins with the dedication of the words
that will serve as a shortcut in your time of distress, signaling to
your sentinels that you are requesting their support. Meditation, at
an altar or otherwise, can help you attract their attention,
affording you an opportunity to articulate your desire that they
work in tandem in certain instances. Creating a short ceremony in
which you surround yourself with objects you associate with the
helpers you wish to assign to your light team can ensure that those
beings are in attendance as you designate your shortcut. Creating
this shortcut is simply a tool. You can employ "light team" as your
rallying cry or any other words you feel comfortable using. The
numerous guides and guardians that see to your welfare will accept
your choice gladly and respond instantaneously when called.

Your light team will be there to assist you in those dangerous,
chaotic, or confounding moments when you don't have the time,
energy, or opportunity to center yourself and meditate on individual
sentinels. You can also call upon them when seeking guidance that
originates from a variety of perspectives. Whether the support they
provide comes in the form of guidance or wisdom, their combined
presence will give you a sense of security that strengthens you and
reminds you that you are never alone.