If one day you call to your
guide and it doesn't answer, don't panic. Spirits have their own agenda. Odds
are it’s off on its own business or is doing something that you asked it to
work on. Some spirits are just not as active at certain times as well. An owl
spirit might be cranky or choose not to respond if called upon at noon. The
same goes for a bear spirit in the depths of winter. Remember spirits are not
around to be at your beck and call. They are there to work in harmony with you
and help you, not be slaves to you. However if you feel that your guide is gone
or if it hasn't responded for quite some time, think about how you have been
treating it. Have you been kind and respectful, showing gratitude and
affection? Or have you been demanding and ungrateful? Spirits, just like
humans, have a habit of not sticking around where they aren't appreciated. If
you have not been kind to your guide start calling to it and apologizing and
mean it! They can tell if you are just trying to con them. Normally they will
return once you have changed you attitude because for the most part they are
very forgiving. If you have always acted nicely to your guide it is possible
that it is just on a long errand and will be back eventually. If not perhaps
someone needed it more than you at this point in time or perhaps it is time for
you to meet a new guide. Whatever the reason, be patient! Spirits work in their
time, not ours.