Choosing A Shaman
The person performing the soul recovery is a tool of Spirit. Spirit uses a facilitator to work through, like a conduit or translator. We often refer to the shaman as a "bird dog", going out to fetch the soul pieces to be returned.
Soul Recovery and Extraction (SR/E) should not be done without permission of client either orally or by their chief guide. (There are some exceptions - see FAQ) To do a journey without permission is disempowering to the person and violates their free will.
When choosing a shamanic practitioner...
- Ask where did shaman learn soul recovery?
- Look for the following:
- The practitioner's intent "must" be for your greater good
- The process is not a "power trip" for the practitioner
- Helping you does not involve control
- Protects your confidentiality
- He/She honors your choices or guide's choices
- He/She does not become entrapped in client created drama
- He/She is nonjudgmental of your situation
- The practitioner deals honorably with negative energy
- He/She avoids the "fear trap"
- Ask for references.
- Ask yourself how you feel about the practitioner. What is your gut feeling?
Should any of this information make you feel uneasy or your inner voice raises a "red flag", thank the prospective practitioner and find another practitioner that is more appropriate for you.