Everything that had happened on this planet from the very beginning was purposefully orchestrated in extreme detail, apparently by someone.
The world spirit kept everything in check, from the moment the first alien species stepped on the surface of the planet even until now.
When the moment called for it the world spirit would step-in in one shape or form to bring about the desired result. Either to guide its people or even lead them astray. Sometimes it would appear as a ghost of a loved one, other times as a mysterious beast, a voice, or even a long-lost memory in a dream.
It utilized a great many ways of communicating with the people in question and although none of its abilities were extremely overpowering, their range could not be measured merely by human standards.
It could see everything all at once that was happening across its many surfaces, listen in to the very thoughts and dreams of its inhabitants and so much more.