tipi village - soul hunting

Tipi Horns

 

 

"Soul Hunting is a bridge to Power and Integrity"

 

 

Throughout life we are presented with situations in which we must confront power. Many times these  experiences are so overwhelming that we surrender pieces of our soul as a way to survive the encounter. Traditional western approaches to healing address these scars, yet we continue to suffer through feelings of emptiness and disillusionment due to soul loss.

In this light we can understand the significance of Soul Hunting for Soul Hunts are journeys into the depths of ourselves....with the ultimate purpose of returning whole and complete (integrity). Through these spiritual journeys we enter states of mind that transcend our normal concepts of mortality, over-riding our ideas of life and death, revealing an 'inner world' filled with insights, images and visions that direct us on a path to reconnecting with these damaged pieces of our soul. As a cultural phenomenon, soul loss explains much of the damage we inflict upon each other through domestic and societal conflicts, and at it's worst, war. Closer to home it explains why we question our own self worth and mistakenly struggle for power within relationships.

 

The definition for death is not reserved only to the loss of life in one's physical body....but is also understood to be the 'separation of the soul' from the body while still alive. These 'spiritual deaths' occur when 'pieces' of the soul separates from our bodies due to physical, mental, and emotional disease or trauma. A frequent occurrence in the lifetime of every individual, these 'spiritual deaths' account for why our bodies ultimately fail us. All physical disease seems to begin with some types of severe trauma that was never resolved. It is the healthy resolution of these traumatic experiences that builds spiritual character (wisdom), and cultivating wisdom is the evolution of our spirit.

When / why did we stray from this spiritual perspective? The answer to these questions is complex, but what is clear is that our confusion has evolved in a gradual belief that science (and religion) will explain and solve our deepest personal and societal dilemmas. Discovering these solutions seem overwhelming ....until we realize that everything seems overwhelming when observed absent of our soul. We've all been there ....distraught due a temporary setback or disappointment, or at worse completely wiped out due to some unforeseen trauma or crisis. While enmeshed in these experiences it is next to impossible to comprehend a solution to the simplest problem, let alone resolve it.

What is occurring is not psychological confusion, but rather the initial experiences we have when a 'soul part' has separated from our body. Psychology calls this condition 'depression', and frequently prescribes medication as a solution....or we're told that this condition is temporary and that (over time) we will feel better. Countless millions seek therapy as a way to understand their condition. All of these approaches have some value, but ultimately it is the retrieval of the sacrificed piece's) of the soul that brings us back to a state of  aliveness, integrity and well being. "You cannot transform any aspect of your life that you have not fully experienced"

Commonly referred to as 'soul retrieval', our approach to 'Soul Hunting' does have unique participatory structures not found in other techniques. Traditionally, soul retrieval is facilitated by a shaman who transports him / herself into a 'non-linear' world in search of the damaged soul part of the participant. With Soul Hunting this is also true, and in addition, the recipient of the soul part 'participates directly' in visualizing the journey as well, thus the term "hunting". It is our belief that the 'duel' aspect of this approach to Soul Hunting dramatically increases the  effectiveness of the ritual. Additionally, the participant is empowered through this profound  spiritual connection. This 'direct experience' helps maintain the presence of this retrieved soul part long after the rituals completion....for most, a lifetime.