Seeing as this is something I saw people talking about on other forums as a teenager, I was wondering what people's opinions are on spirit guides, both for believers in actual spirits and from the more tame opinion that you have access to your unconscious mind, and therefore a manifestation of its wisdom in your dreams.

I have had one experience from when I was a teenager. I had a lucid dream and asked to meet my spirit guide and I was taken to a spaceshippy looking room with a young girl in it who was blowing bubbles out of a pipe. But nothing was said.

Since I don't believe in actual spirit guides I was at least wondering if there was some truth behind accessing something in your mind which knows you well and can help you; I will call it a spirit guide for convenience, and in case I'm wrong.

If you can share your experiences, especially those which taught you a great deal, that would also be a help thanks.