If you believe that each of us has a soul, then you must look into the idea of a soul being “lost” or at least fragmented in a way that makes one feel incomplete. This often happens as a result of trauma.
There is a spiritual practice that is referred to as “soul retrieval,” which aims to bring back these lost parts of ourselves. Read on to learn how it works, along with the signs that your soul needs healing.
What is Soul Healing?
Before we understand the idea of soul healing, we must first understand how a soul can “get lost” in the first place.
Psychologists believe that this sort of thing usually occurs as a direct result of traumatic experiences that leave a person feeling detached, fragmented, or seemingly disconnected from their body.
When doing soul healing, a person is usually assisted by an experienced shaman throughout the process of reclaiming their lost soul.
The shaman reaches an altered state of consciousness, enters the invisible realms of the spirit, finds the soul, and then begins to deal with whatever caused the fragmentation of the soul.
They bring the soul back to this plane. Although there is no agreement among scientists regarding whether or not humans have souls or whether or not souls can be lost, the idea of human souls is recognized and practiced by shamans and other types of spiritual healers.
What Happens When a Soul is “Lost”?
After experiencing a traumatic event, one may suffer from a type of fragmentation that is referred to as “soul loss.”
It's called dissociation from a psychological standpoint, but it's really just a coping mechanism that helps us get through traumatic experiences.
A “detach” of the soul can occur for a number of reasons, including when we have reached the point of burning out (physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or spiritually), when we have strayed from our purpose, or when we have experienced something traumatic.
7 signs of a lost soul:
1. Depression
Depression, including clinical depression, is an indicator that someone has lost their way in life. It should always be diagnosed and treated by a mental health professional.
It encompasses a wide range of emotions, including feelings such as worthlessness, aimlessness, and disorientation.
2. Difficulty adjusting
Since a traumatic event can cause a person to lose their soul, one of the signs that someone is dissociating is when they have difficulty adjusting after a traumatic event.
3. Unhealthy coping mechanisms
When someone is grieving the loss of a loved one, they may turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms in order to manage the feelings of negativity they are experiencing.
4. Detachment
A person's soul may become lost if they are subjected as a result of circumstances such as abusive relationships, a bad work environment, or neglecting one's passions and interests.
This may completely destroy our spirit and soul on every level.
5. Negative thoughts and low energy
Again, after losing their soul, some people experience feelings of depression, but other responses to trauma may also occur depending on the person.
The symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, deep fatigue, and depression can all present themselves in unique ways, but the common thread is that some people experience all of them to a much greater degree than others.
The most important thing, however, is that your energy and resource reserves are very low, and as a result, you become prone to negative thought patterns and low energy.
6. Self-neglect
When you've lost your soul, it can feel very difficult to take care of yourself in any way, whether it's pulling yourself together, taking some time for yourself, or not paying attention to your health.
7. Difficulty being present
People who are going through this experience may find it difficult to be present in their day-to-day lives.
We often have very low energy reserves, which means that it is very difficult to enjoy life, feel embodied, and be present and purposeful. It's like we really lose our ability to manage our lives, to feel good, to be present.
How to Heal and Reclaim Your Soul
Work with a reliable healer who makes you feel safe and seen. Someone with whom you should collaborate if you experience any of the symptoms described above.
When working toward the goal of soul retrieval, it can be beneficial to consult with a shaman or other spiritual guide.
Working with a therapist who is able to appreciate various spiritual practices and ideologies is something that can be helpful when approaching this problem psychologically.
How to start healing your soul on your own
However, there are a few ways in which you can begin the process of reconnecting with your soul without the assistance of a shaman.
1. Practice meditation and mindfulness
Experiencing soul loss can leave a person feeling disconnected, so it is important to begin by reestablishing connections with oneself and one's interests.
My memory serves that in order for us to get to know someone, the most important thing is for us to spend time with that person. The same applies to getting to know your own soul.
In addition, things that bring you joy and allow you to be as authentic as possible can help you get in touch with the essence of your being.
2. Get in touch with your spirit guides
You should communicate with any ancestors, deities, or angels who you feel have a calling on your life to be a spiritual leader in some way.
Imagine that you are having a meeting with your various leaders while you are in a meditative and hypnotic state.
She adds that it can also be helpful to receive the perspective of unconditional love from these spirit guides and hold that feeling where you need it.
It starts to function as a channel that continues to provide support for you and as a resource that keeps on bringing you healing, wisdom, relief, and integration.
3. Try self-hypnosis
If you don't know how to connect with your spirit guides or how to put yourself in a hypnotic state, you can improve this skill by using guided self-hypnosis audios or videos.
At first, it may seem extremely remote, but it's important to keep at the practice even if it seems pointless.
You will be able to become aware of yourself and “use your imagination to develop an intimate, benevolent relationship with yourself, as if you were your own best friend or loved one, as you get better at reaching this trance-like state.
Through this deep practice of hypnotic imagining and healing, you will increase your intuitive sense, your psychic abilities, and your intimate, supportive relationship with your spirit world, your soul, and the reservoir of resources within you.
Helen is the founder of Spiritualify.org where she covers all things astrology — from horoscopes and zodiac guides to retrograde alerts and moon updates. She also writes about other mystical lifestyle topics, such as numerology, crystal healing, tarot, dream interpretation, and more.
