Soul Retrieval; How I Got Myself Back
by Jill Raiguel

In 1995, while I was making a left-hand turn into my condo complex, I was rear-ended by a small truck going 45 mph. A few months later my mother died. Ten days after that my uncle passed away. Fifteen months later dad died after heart surgery. Needless to say, the shock and multiple losses overwhelmed me.

Crying uncontrollably, I went to a grief counselor, a traditionally trained doctor, chiropractor, and herbalist. Mathew Bauer treated me with acupuncture, and Faye Kennedy massaged my body; all gave me good results.

Still, six years later, I was not myself. I felt apathetic, I lost my enthusiasm, I didn't feel like ME. I learned these are symptoms of what traditional medicine men and women call "soul loss." Many times after a trauma, car accident, surgery or loss, part of our life essence leaves as a survival strategy. Although sometimes it comes back, often it does not.

In a workshop with Dr. Hank Wesselman, author of Visionseeker, and his wife, Jill Kuykendall, soul retrieval practitioner, I recognized that part of my soul had checked out. During a healing process under their masterful guidance, my "lost soul" returned. I felt joyous and deeply grateful but a little skeptical. However, a few days later I noticed I was singing and humming to myself. A longtime friend said, "You are so excited, I haven't heard that excitement in your voice in years." People comment I look younger, lighter. I feel like I've had a spiritual B12 shot.

Since then I have been trained in the "soul retrieval," and started seeing clients. This process provides a method for bringing spiritually "missing pieces" back, for healing the dissociation from shocking loss, traumatic rape or abuse, devastating divorce, or even the aftermath of war-time battle. Having a strong life force can empower whatever other healing or growth work a person may do. As with any healing process, the results vary from person to person, but it can be life changing.

If "soul retrieval" speaks to you, ask yourself:
1) Are you depressed or apathetic?
2) Do you have a habit or pattern that has not cleared up?
3) Do you find yourself saying, I am just not myself?
4) Since a loss or trauma, do you say, I've never been the same, or something in me died?

These could all be indications of "soul loss." Usually just one session, the process takes about 11/2 to 2 1/2 hours. During the session, conducted in a very safe and gentle manner, the life force is strengthened, energy blocks are removed, and the soul is called back. You should plan to take the rest of the day off to integrate and nurture yourself. Sessions can be done long distance.

If you are interested in making an appointment or learning more, call 909 985-3811, or email Jill by clicking on contact us.