Many people know the feeling that something is missing inside them, without being able to explain exactly what it is. As if a part of their energy, aliveness, or presence was left somewhere along the way.
In many shamanic traditions, this phenomenon is called soul loss: the idea that parts of our soul can separate from us when experiences become too overwhelming or painful. According to these traditions, the loss of soul parts may contribute to feelings of emptiness, reduced vitality, and sometimes even physical or psychological complaints.
The process of bringing these parts back — soul retrieval — is seen as a way to reconnect with our life force and restore a sense of inner wholeness.
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Human Beings Are More Than a Physical Body
Are human beings only physical bodies?
Many spiritual traditions suggest otherwise.
In shamanism, anthroposophy, and Hinduism, the human being is seen as composed of several layers or bodies.
In my new article, I explore these different layers — the physical, etheric, astral and mental body — and how we can experience and strengthen them.
Life after the retrieving of soul parts
And what happens after a ritual in which soul parts are retrieved?
Soul loss and soul retrieval
In shamanistic traditions, it is stated that parts of the soul can separate from us and that this separation, this loss of soul parts, can be a cause of physical and mental illness.
The Wheel of the Souls
In the article “The Multiple Soul”, you have read that shamanistic traditions assume multiple souls. In my work, I distinguish the family soul, the tribal soul, the individual soul, and the universal soul. You can give the souls a place on the Wheel of the four directions, and the Wheel tells something about the development.Continue reading “The Wheel of the Souls”
Multiple souls
Photo:Design: Alma MekkingPaintings by: David Ridley Every culture and religion believes in a concept of the soul or whatever it is called. There is a belief that we are more than our body and that we also have a soul, which continues after the body’s death and returns to where it once came from.In shamanisticContinue reading “Multiple souls”
Life after the retrieving of soul parts
And what happens after a ritual in which soul parts are retrieved?
Soul loss and soul retrieval
In shamanistic traditions, it is stated that parts of the soul can separate from us and that this separation, this loss of soul parts, can be a cause of physical and mental illness.
The Wheel of the Souls
In the article “The Multiple Soul”, you have read that shamanistic traditions assume multiple souls. In my work, I distinguish the family soul, the tribal soul, the individual soul, and the universal soul. You can give the souls a place on the Wheel of the four directions, and the Wheel tells something about the development.Continue reading “The Wheel of the Souls”
Systemic Ritual and Systemic Constellations 