Lenore Norrgard, CSC
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Soul retrieval is the single best thing I have done for myself. Thank you for all the wonderful work you and your spirit helpers have done for me! |
Here is a 10-minute talk about my comprehensive approach to soul retrieval healing:
What is Soul Loss?
Every living being enjoys the vitality of life we call soul. Most people are born with their soul fully intact, which allows them, at least as children, to know who they are and what they want, to have the energy to pursue what they want, to trust how they experience the world and other people, and to know where they leave off and where others begin.
However, part of this essence, or soul, may be lost, most often through trauma. The trauma to the soul may be sudden, as in the cases of a physical injury, an incident of abuse, or the loss of a loved one; or it may take place gradually, as in the case of long-term neglect, lack of sufficient nourishment, or ongoing exploitation.
Soul loss can take place at any time in the course of one’s life. The soul may leave the body to survive a trauma; this is why rape survivors often describe watching the rape take place from a vantage point across the room from where it happened, and why people who have had a general anesthetic will sometimes remember floating above the surgery table and be able to describe the operation that took place.
Soul loss, when resulting from trauma, may be considered a mechanism that allows the individual to survive. It is actually a good thing that the soul can leave the body while a trauma takes place: the problem is not that the soul leaves, but that it does not always completely return to the body.
Sometimes one may lose part of one’s soul through soul theft, in which someone suffering soul loss tries to fill their own vacancy with the vital energy of another. Sometimes adults will give part of their soul away to someone else, usually in a misguided attempt to assist, or to form an intimate bond.
Regardless of its cause, soul loss can lead to a lot of suffering. In fact, it is the most serious diagnosis known to shamans, our earliest known healers. Shamanic cultures consider soul loss to result in serious imbalances not only for the individual sufferer, but for the entire community of which the individual is a part.
However, part of this essence, or soul, may be lost, most often through trauma. The trauma to the soul may be sudden, as in the cases of a physical injury, an incident of abuse, or the loss of a loved one; or it may take place gradually, as in the case of long-term neglect, lack of sufficient nourishment, or ongoing exploitation.
Soul loss can take place at any time in the course of one’s life. The soul may leave the body to survive a trauma; this is why rape survivors often describe watching the rape take place from a vantage point across the room from where it happened, and why people who have had a general anesthetic will sometimes remember floating above the surgery table and be able to describe the operation that took place.
Soul loss, when resulting from trauma, may be considered a mechanism that allows the individual to survive. It is actually a good thing that the soul can leave the body while a trauma takes place: the problem is not that the soul leaves, but that it does not always completely return to the body.
Sometimes one may lose part of one’s soul through soul theft, in which someone suffering soul loss tries to fill their own vacancy with the vital energy of another. Sometimes adults will give part of their soul away to someone else, usually in a misguided attempt to assist, or to form an intimate bond.
Regardless of its cause, soul loss can lead to a lot of suffering. In fact, it is the most serious diagnosis known to shamans, our earliest known healers. Shamanic cultures consider soul loss to result in serious imbalances not only for the individual sufferer, but for the entire community of which the individual is a part.
Common Symptoms of Soul Loss
- Feeling that something is missing
- Lack of a clear sense of self
- Lack of vitality/personal power
- Feelings of watching life, rather than living it
- Flat emotional affect
- “Spacing out”; dissociation
- Chronic depression
- Addictive behavior
- Difficulty with interpersonal boundaries
- Memory gaps
- Illness, especially autoimmune disorders
- Other Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, such as rage, flashbacks, or inexplicable behavior
Soul Retrieval
Healers in shamanic cultures the world over have, for tens of thousands of years, restored balance by working with their respective spirit allies to locate the missing part of the soul and restore it to the body where it belongs.
This healing method has been revived in post-industrial culture by modern-day shaman Sandra Ingerman, author of the book Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self.
Modern soul retrieval methods differ little from ancient ones; however, the context, and, therefore, the process, differ considerably. Because people in shamanic cultures were aware of such spirit-based maladies, a village or tribal member would typically suffer from soul loss for only a matter of days, or, at most, weeks.
In our society, on the other hand, a person may have been missing a part of their soul for years or even decades, and adapted to living, in a crippled way, without it.
Also, it is not uncommon for an individual in our society to suffer from the loss of more than one soul part.
Once the soul part or parts are restored to the body, the modern person must go through a process of reintegration. After soul retrieval healing, the individual may experience a clearer sense of self, an increase in vitality, sharper perceptions, and/or a greater valuing of their own life and all life. Hence, bringing the soul back home may catalyze life changes.
This healing method has been revived in post-industrial culture by modern-day shaman Sandra Ingerman, author of the book Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self.
Modern soul retrieval methods differ little from ancient ones; however, the context, and, therefore, the process, differ considerably. Because people in shamanic cultures were aware of such spirit-based maladies, a village or tribal member would typically suffer from soul loss for only a matter of days, or, at most, weeks.
In our society, on the other hand, a person may have been missing a part of their soul for years or even decades, and adapted to living, in a crippled way, without it.
Also, it is not uncommon for an individual in our society to suffer from the loss of more than one soul part.
Once the soul part or parts are restored to the body, the modern person must go through a process of reintegration. After soul retrieval healing, the individual may experience a clearer sense of self, an increase in vitality, sharper perceptions, and/or a greater valuing of their own life and all life. Hence, bringing the soul back home may catalyze life changes.
If You Want Soul Retrieval
I have provided shamanic healing since 1992, and have performed hundreds of soul retrievals. I have developed a comprehensive way of working that has served my clients very well, and that may also work for you.
To begin, schedule a Shamanic Healing Assessment Session (below). In this session we will determine whether soul retrieval or some other approach is most appropriate for supporting your goals. I will listen deeply to your perspective, and consult with my spirit allies about your case. If I believe I can help you, I will recommend a course of treatment. You will be encouraged to ask any questions you may have about the process, my background and way of working, or anything else pertaining to our prospective work together.
To begin, schedule a Shamanic Healing Assessment Session (below). In this session we will determine whether soul retrieval or some other approach is most appropriate for supporting your goals. I will listen deeply to your perspective, and consult with my spirit allies about your case. If I believe I can help you, I will recommend a course of treatment. You will be encouraged to ask any questions you may have about the process, my background and way of working, or anything else pertaining to our prospective work together.
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If my approach to soul retrieval feels right to you, virtual Shamanic Healing Assessment Sessions now are available via Zoom, or in person in Freeland, WA:
If my approach to soul retrieval feels right to you, virtual Shamanic Healing Assessment Sessions now are available via Zoom, or in person in Freeland, WA: