Soul
Retrieval
Shamanic Healing
for Soul Loss
What is a Shaman?
The shaman has one foot
in our physical world and one foot in the spirit world. Shamans
treat the spiritual causes of illness by traveling between these two worlds to
retrieve ancient wisdom and lost power.
Shamanism is not a religion.
It is a spiritual healing practice in which the shaman journeys to work with his
spirit teachers, power animals, medicine helpers and allies to get information
and facilitate healing.
What is Soul Loss?
Shamans believe the soul is
free to leave the body. When we talk about the soul in this way, we are
describing our life force, our essence, that part of us that keeps us alive and
thriving. Soul loss occurs when a part of the free soul leaves the body
and does not return on its own. There are many different ways this can
happen.
Soul loss can occur as a protective mechanism. For
example, part of the soul leaves to avoid injury when a person is involved in an
automobile accident, or to avoid dealing with grief after the death of a loved
one. If a person is in an abusive situation, the soul may leave to
try to protect itself from the abuse. War, trauma, abuse, divorce, death,
surgery, addictions and natural disasters can all be causes of soul loss.
The soul leaves the body in an attempt to survive the experience.
We can also give away parts of our soul to those we love, such as our
spouses, children, family and friends. We may do this voluntarily in
an attempt to protect our loved ones, or to try to share ourselves with them. In
fact, this sharing of our soul burdens the other person. Why?
Because that person cannot use a soul that is not their own.
Just as we
can give away parts of our soul, we can also take parts of another person's
soul. This is called soul stealing and it can happen innocently,
without even meaning to. For example, a person who is very sick may
look upon a person who is vibrant and healthy and say "I wish I had their
energy", and he takes some of it, thinking he will feel better. Or an old
person may look at a beautiful child and envy his youth. Again, the soul
part he has stolen does not benefit him because it is not his own soul.
How do I know if I have Soul
Loss?
Soul loss is comparable to
the psychological concept of disassociation. The lost soul fragment may
function separately and independently, and even without memory. The
soul fragment waits in the non-ordinary reality (the spirit world) because it
doesn't know when the trauma is over and whether it is safe to return.
The physical symptoms of soul loss include
fatigue, addictions, depression, sadness, a feeling that something is missing,
loss of memory, apathy, hopelessness, suicidal tendencies, post traumatic stress
syndrome, low self-esteem, neediness, jealousy, resentment and self-sabotaging
behavior. The person may try to fill the spiritual void by obsessing over
material objects.
What is Shamanic Soul Retrieval
and how can it help me?
The shaman journeys to the
non-ordinary reality and retrieves the soul fragment with the help of his spirit
teachers and allies. The shaman then blows each soul fragment back into
the body, slowly and with the intent of filling the person's body with this
vital piece of lost soul.
Each person's experience after soul retrieval is
unique. You may feel more joyful, lighter, more present and grounded in
your body. You may become conscious of unhealthy behaviors and feel
the need to change those behaviors. You may experience an
improved state of well-being. You may be able to move forward on an
issue that has been troubling you. The difference may be subtle and you
may not immediately recognize the difference.
What can I expect during a Soul
Retrieval?
Prior to working with you,
I will create sacred space - a safe environment for the work being done for you.
I will ask you to lie down in a comfortable position. If you cannot
lie down comfortably, you may also sit in a chair. I
will discuss with you your reasons for requesting a Soul Retrieval.
The purpose for this is to assess how you are feeling and any problem areas in
your life (can't focus, can't remember, don't feel like myself, etc).
I am not asking for specific details about your life. I will then journey
to my Spirit Teachers and Medicine Helpers in the non-ordinary reality and ask
for their assistance on your behalf.
It is important for you to understand that the
Spirits do the actual work of the soul retrieval, and their guidance is crucial
for success. Nothing could be done without their help. The Spirits
may take me back to the place and time where your soul loss occurred. I
may or may not be given the reasons why the soul departed. I will get as
much of your story as possible, but please understand that these details are not
necessary for a successful Soul Retrieval.
Typically, one to three soul fragments may be
returned. I adhere to the counsel of my Spirit Teachers on these
matters. At this time, I will also ask whether there is a Power Animal
that would be willing to assist you with your healing. If there is
any other work to be done in conjunction with your soul retrieval, such as
extraction, energy healing, etc., it will be also be addressed during your
session.
The healing process does not end with the Soul
Retrieval journey. Following your Soul Retrieval, you will need to
welcome those parts of yourself home, and to integrate them back into your life.
I will discuss this with you in detail at the conclusion of your Soul Retrieval
Journey. An example of
this would be to celebrate by having a dinner party, setting a place for each
part that is returned. You may wish to go to a movie, talk a walk in
the woods, etc. Only you can know the best way to celebrate
the return of your soul.
Things You Should Do to Prepare
for the Journey
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Get plenty of rest the
night before your Soul Retrieval appointment.
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Avoid all recreational
drugs and alcohol for at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.
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Feel free to bring a friend or family
member. Sometimes there are emotional releases during a soul
retrieval.
If so, you may want someone there who can support you
during that process.
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More specific instructions will be given to
you during your consultation.
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Valerie Nunnelly is a Shamanic Teacher located in the Southeast United States.
A native of rural
Alabama, Valerie has always known a deep connection with animals and nature.
Valerie is a graduate of Sandra Ingerman's two year teacher training
program,
and is an authorized Remo HealthRhythms Facilitator and Drumming Practitioner.
Valerie's shamanic work includes
soul retrieval, power animal retrieval, extraction, psychopomp, cleansing and
clearing, ceremonies, drum and sound,
Medicine for the Earth and
Teachings of the Medicine Wheel.
