On Sunday evening, medium Helen Ayres shared a spiritual address that was deeply inspired by a reading she has always loved called The Love Spirit from International Thoughts from Golden Ray. It is one of those readings that reminds us so beautifully that we are never truly alone.
The reading speaks about the spirit that surrounds us, protects us, nurtures us and walks beside us every single day. No matter where life leads us, spirit is always there, illuminating the pathway ahead. I think many of us need that reminder from time to time, especially when life feels difficult or uncertain.
One of the lines that always stands out to me is the encouragement to look forward rather than constantly casting shadows over our shoulders. We cannot change what has already happened, but we can move forward with hope, trust and faith in the light ahead of us. Spirit is eternal, and because we are all part of spirit, there is no true separation between us and the divine source of love.
I truly believe that we do not walk the pathway of life alone. The spirit world is always beside us, helping us, guiding us and gently encouraging us forward. They bring healing, strength and clarity when we need it most. Even in moments where we may feel lonely or disconnected, our loved ones in spirit remain close.
At the same time, I feel we all have a responsibility to carry that light into the world for others. There are so many people struggling quietly with stress, grief, uncertainty or sadness. Sometimes a kind word, a listening ear or simply showing compassion can make more difference than we realise. We should all strive to be the love of spirit in action – supporting one another, listening without judgement and helping others rediscover their own inner light.
Life itself can be incredibly challenging. We all face lessons along our journey, and some of those lessons are not easy. Yet through those experiences, we grow. We learn more about ourselves, more about resilience, and more about the importance of love and understanding. I honestly believe that the spirit world teaches us constantly, and one of the beautiful things about this pathway is that we never stop learning.
Healing was also very much on my mind during the address. When people hear the word healing, they often think only of spiritual healing services, but healing can happen in so many ways. Guidance can heal. Compassion can heal. Feeling seen, heard and understood can heal. The light of spirit can bring comfort and peace into someone’s life exactly when they need it most.
I also wanted to remind everyone how important it is to truly live life while we can. Life is precious and, at times, far too short. We come into this world with nothing, and we leave with nothing except the memories held in our hearts and the love we shared with others. That is why I said during the service – buy the shoes, eat the cake, make the memories. Do not keep putting happiness off for another day. Spend time with your loved ones, appreciate the moments you have together and never allow fear or regret to stop you from living fully.
Most importantly, remember that our loved ones in spirit are never far away. They walk beside us every step of the journey, and sometimes they are only one thought away.
This article was drafted by ChatGPT from a transcript of Helen’s spiritual address on Sunday 10th May 2026. It was edited by humans.
