"Spirit"
can be thought of in a variety of ways: life force, the underlying
energetic unity of all things, the collective consciousness, God,
Goddess, archetypal energies, all the forms consciousness takes, etc.
In the simplest sense, and to take it out of any overtly spiritual or
religious context, "spirit" is a state of consciousness that everyone experiences in some form. "Spirit" is an experience, a
state of consciousness, not a belief. Everyone has the capacity to
develop and cultivate states of consciousness that will improve their
experience of life.
2. What service will work best for me?
This
question can be answered in several ways. I will provide a brief
summary of what I think the differences are in the services I provide.
To some degree it may be a matter of trying different things out, or
going with what you are naturally attracted to.
Soul
retrievals are healing events that go "deep" and move a lot of energy.
They are only done about once a year and are particularly useful when
there are core issues or chronic problems that need healing, especially
ones that have been resistant to other forms of work. Soul retrievals
impact all levels of experience: physical, emotional, mental, and
spiritual.
My acupuncture is combined with shamanic work to
influence multiple levels of the energy field. Acupuncture
sessions (or bodywork in general, I don't have to use needles) are
great for "tune-ups" and for moving energy regularly to maintain a
steady state of health and balance. See the acupuncture page for a
list of some conditions that respond well to acupuncture. My
sessions were described by one client as "acupuncture on steroids".
Sessions can be once a week, or once or twice a month depending on the
conditions being addressed.
Natal astrology chart readings are a great way of
getting to "know thyself" better. The chart, which is much more than
just your sun sign, shows the complex archetypal make-up of your soul
and personality. It does not determine your fate, it shows what kinds
of actions and lifestyle choices may make for a more fulfilling
existence, and provides a guide for making life's choices. I recommend
a chart reading for anyone who is struggling with life purpose
questions. The chart also provides insight into what types of
relationships are important and healthy for you, how your spirit
expresses itself creatively, and what is your soul's mission in this
lifetime.
I have personally used and benefited from a
combination of the above types of work, plus massage, counseling,
chiropractic, etc. over the course of my own healing journey. What has
remained consistent for me, however, is that I get some form of work at
least once a month, ideally more often, as a basic course of
self-care. I have personally found that soul retrieval work in
conjunction with follow-up integration work and self care was the
fastest and most effective healing path for me. I have also seen many
people transform beautifully with similar courses of treatment.
3. Does it work?
This
is always an interesting question. Yes! I have used all of these forms
of therapy myself and they have been highly effective. I was skeptical
at first, I was not someone who grew up thinking in terms of energy
medicine and spirit work. I was functionally agnostic until I was 24
at which time I started having experiences that led to my current path.
Because of this I understand that everyone needs to have their own
experience of discovery, so this is what I recommend: if you feel drawn
towards exploring the world of energy/spirit, just start looking for
experiences, do yoga for a year, take tai chi classes, get readings,
have your chart done, etc. See for yourself! None of what I have done
is based on the need to believe anything, the experiences speak for
themselves. So if you haven't tried these things and want to know for
yourself, start exploring!
As a general note, the experience
of qi/ prana/"spirit" is subtle (at first-it can get very strong with
practice) compared to the input of our other senses, and often takes a
certain level of noise reduction and practice to get in tune with it.
Once you are, however, it becomes a clear and distinct experience, and
an everyday part of life. During my work it is common for people to
feel more overt sensations such as temperature fluctuations, tingling,
vibrations, emotional releases, and muscular twitches, all signs that
energy is being moved or shifted.
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