I don't want a spirit guide!

Originally Posted by Envolucris

Good news! According to my experience and a battery of mounting evidence, your guide is you. Or specifically, your connection to your more primal, base subconscious, and the intuitive knowledge held within.

But it's apparently easier, or more comforting, for people to conceptualize their innermost processes as dissociated entities. I feel like a more effective approach would be to realize one's wholeness, and their indelible interconnectedness.

I have a feeling my opinion will be in the minority though. In any case, if you feel like conjuring your inner guide is a fruitless endeavor: don't. Simple and effective!

I'm glad to see somebody else here who thinks like me. Personally I don't find it very comforting thinking that I have someone subliminally deciding over me and watching every step I do. It sounds like a spiritual "parent" to me, and it doesn't sound right. Eventially one has to "Grow up" spiritually too, and it makes more sense to go through that process on a journey with yourself and taking wisdom from people you meet rather than some annoying guide on your shoulder that you can't even see.

I am sure everyone requires someone, especially when he/she is new in spiritual world. You must take into consideration that there are still many jeopardies out there and you could easily get lost with severe consequences!
Honestly, I am glad to own a familiar spirit who I can always turn to and ask for help.
In real life I can handle myself. Simple as that! ;)