Soul Retrieval

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Seer7 wrote:

 

> Caroline Abreu wrote:

> > I am taking a Soul Retrieval class from a student of Sandra Ingerman's, and

part of

> > the process of having a soul retrieval is reintegration of the " lost soul

part " that

> > dissociated due to trauma of some kind.

>

> I have a couple of her books and also her tape. I really like Sandra

Ingerman's work.

> I had a lady do a soul retrieval for me. It was interesting. Considering

some of the

> things in my life...I probably have soul parts scattered all over the

universe. grin. I

> would love to take one of Sandra's Classes. Someday I will get around to

this. My

> husband of 1.6 yrs. told me that the one thing he had learned from me thus far

was 'it is

> fun' to go in and attack your shadows. Before he had lids and parameters

around it as

> something bad. I tend to view shadow work as a 'great opportunity' to

change my viewing

> point to MY liking rather than just what others impressed upon me. It is very

lifting and

> healing. I tackle it with great enthusiasm.

> But then, I have always been kinda strange. grin.

 

I have found that now that I have a lot of time on my hands, I am going after

those shadow

corners with a big broom, hunting cobwebs and other buggers and trying to rout

them out. I

had not realized how many had set up housekeeping in there while I was going

about having a

life in ignorance. One of the main requirements shamanism makes of a person is

for them to

face and explore their own mortality.

 

I would highly recommend any classes with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.

It does not

matter if you have no interest in using them in a therapeutic way with others...

on the

contrary, I would suggest that a person think hard before they choose that

method of action,

as it is extremely unconventional and isn't easily " controlled " by the beginner.

But for

self-exploration, journey work is a great way to sink into the Jungian

unconscious and

befriend our allies, hunt for allegorical issues and retrieve lost power and

fragments of

self. Within the parameters of tribal society, it was also extremely useful for

the shaman

treating illness in conjunction with the " medicine man's " herbs and such. (an

interesting

correlation between the spiritual and allopathic today).

 

I have used shamanic techniques sparingly with my regular clients. Most of the

work is

foreign to their upbringing and experience, and I require that they specifically

ask for it

before I will assist them in this way. In fact, the only person I am currently

using them

with is my exchange buddy, who is a Native American massage therapist <LOL> No

conflict,

there. And she keeps me in line ;-)

 

I guess because of my own background (a smidge and a drop of Native, but nary

enough to

enumerate) and what I have seen happen in places like Sedona as the New Agers

butcher

indiginous rituals into " comfy feelgoods " to please and impress tourists, I tend

to be a bit

more respectful of shamanism as a modality... but I still think that Michael

Harner's

anthropological distillation is a fair one, and more valid for modern living

than the

hallucinogenics and long vision questing required in tribal societies.

 

I am also curious about Celtic Shamanism, and would love to have the money and

time to study

with Tom Cowan, who I understand is very good and has written a couple of books.

 

In Good Health,

Caro

--

Caroline Abreu, BS, RN, CHTP/I, CRMT

Energywork * Holistic Nursing * Shamanism

 

" A Nurturing Touch "

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/5114/

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Caroline Abreu wrote:

>I would highly recommend any classes with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.

 

To add to this: I recommend also " The Deer Tribe Metis Medicine Society "

 

They have a Yellow Course of Study ( Series A: modules 1-6) and Series B: 1 and

2.

They are 15.00 apiece but well worth it.

If you could only get three, I would recommend Series A: module 2...and Series

B: 1 & 2.

which are: The Star Maidens Circle; The Hoops of Evolution and Tyrants of your

Life.

http://www.amug.org/~dtmms/bookstore/index.htm

 

I have the Shamanic Wheels and Keys and all of the study guides and they really

help me see

things in a more concise way. Their is not alot of chity chat, they are

straight to the point.

 

Sherri