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From Shamanic Roots to Quantum Healing: The Return of the Soul

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A Multidisciplinary Exploration of Healing, Consciousness, and Quantum Potential in the Era of Global Transformation

Prepared by: Gerald A. Daquila, PhD. Candidate | Read Time: 11 mins.

ABSTRACT

Soul retrieval and multidimensional healing arts are ancient and evolving practices rooted in shamanic traditions, metaphysical philosophies, and emerging scientific paradigms, particularly quantum physics. These modalities aim to restore wholeness by addressing trauma, reconnecting fragmented aspects of the self, and aligning individuals with higher states of consciousness.

This dissertation explores their mechanisms, purposes, and relevance in the context of the “New Earth”—a envisioned era of heightened spiritual awareness and ecological harmony. Through a multidisciplinary lens, including shamanism, quantum physics, neuroscience, psychology, and transpersonal studies, this work synthesizes ancient wisdom with contemporary research to elucidate how these practices foster personal and collective healing.

By balancing scholarly rigor with accessible language, this study offers a holistic understanding of soul retrieval and multidimensional healing arts, emphasizing their role in navigating the global paradigm shift toward interconnectedness and conscious evolution.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
    • Background and Context
    • Research Questions and Objectives
    • Methodology and Approach
  2. Historical and Cultural Foundations
    • Shamanic Roots of Soul Retrieval
    • Multidimensional Healing Arts Across Traditions
  3. Metaphysical Frameworks
    • Consciousness and the Soul
    • Non-Ordinary Realities and Multidimensionality
  4. Quantum Physics and Healing
    • Nonlocality, Entanglement, and Consciousness
    • Quantum Biology and Energy Fields
  5. Psychological and Neuroscientific Perspectives
    • Trauma and Soul Loss
    • Brain Mapping and Healing States
  6. Transpersonal and Ecological Dimensions
    • Collective Consciousness and the New Earth
    • Healing as Planetary Stewardship
  7. Practical Applications and Case Studies
    • Soul Retrieval Techniques
    • Multidimensional Healing Modalities
  8. Critical Analysis and Challenges
    • Scientific Skepticism and Cultural Appropriation
    • Bridging Paradigms
  9. Conclusion
    • Synthesis and Future Directions
    • Implications for the New Earth
  10. Glossary
  11. References

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The One Who Holds Both Shores

1. Introduction

Imagine a world where healing goes beyond the physical, reaching into the depths of your soul to mend invisible wounds. This is the promise of soul retrieval and multidimensional healing arts—practices that weave together ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science to restore wholeness. As humanity stands at the cusp of a global transformation often called the “New Earth,” these modalities offer a roadmap for personal and collective evolution. But what are they, and why do they matter now?

Background and Context

Soul retrieval is a shamanic practice that seeks to recover lost fragments of the soul, believed to detach during trauma to protect the individual (Salomon, 2019). Multidimensional healing arts encompass a broader spectrum of practices, including energy healing, past-life regression, and quantum hypnosis, which operate across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions (Dutta, 2024). Both are gaining traction as people seek holistic solutions amid rising mental health challenges and ecological crises.

The “New Earth” refers to a collective vision of a world grounded in unity, sustainability, and higher consciousness (Beckwith, 2024). This dissertation explores how soul retrieval and multidimensional healing arts align with this vision, using a multidisciplinary lens to bridge metaphysical beliefs with empirical research.

Research Questions and Objectives

  • What are soul retrieval and multidimensional healing arts, and how do they function?
  • How do metaphysical, quantum, psychological, and transpersonal perspectives inform these practices?
  • What role do they play in fostering personal and collective healing for the New Earth?

The objective is to provide a comprehensive, accessible, and scholarly exploration of these practices, balancing logic, intuition, and heart-centered wisdom.

Methodology and Approach

This study employs a qualitative, multidisciplinary approach, synthesizing literature from shamanism, quantum physics, neuroscience, psychology, and transpersonal studies. Sources include peer-reviewed journals, books, and practitioner insights, critically evaluated for rigor and relevance. The narrative style is blog-friendly, engaging both analytical and intuitive readers while maintaining academic integrity.

2. Historical and Cultural Foundations

Shamanic Roots of Soul Retrieval

Soul retrieval originates in shamanic traditions worldwide, from Siberian shamans to Indigenous healers in the Americas. Shamans believe that trauma—physical, emotional, or spiritual—can cause “soul loss,” where parts of the soul flee to non-ordinary realities for safety (Salomon, 2019). The shaman journeys into these realms, often in an altered state of consciousness, to retrieve and reintegrate these fragments, restoring vitality and wholeness.

For example, in Andean shamanism, soul loss (susto) is treated through rituals that call back the soul, often with the aid of spirit guides or power animals (Ingerman, 2006). These practices reflect an intuitive understanding of consciousness as multidimensional, predating modern science.

Multidimensional Healing Arts Across Traditions

Multidimensional healing arts draw from diverse traditions, including:

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Acupuncture and qigong balance qi (life force) across physical and energetic dimensions (Elendu, 2024).
  • Ayurveda: This Indian system aligns body, mind, and spirit through diet, meditation, and energy work (Integrative Nutrition, 2024).
  • Modern Metaphysical Practices: Techniques like Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) and Akashic Records retrieval access higher consciousness for healing (Dutta, 2024).

These practices share a holistic view, treating humans as interconnected beings within a larger cosmic web.

3. Metaphysical Frameworks

Consciousness and the Soul

Metaphysics posits that consciousness is the foundation of reality, with the soul as its eternal essence (Jung, 2013). In shamanic and esoteric traditions, the soul is not confined to the body but exists across multiple dimensions, interacting with a universal consciousness field (Salomon, 2019). Soul loss disrupts this connection, leading to feelings of emptiness or disconnection.

Non-Ordinary Realities and Multidimensionality

Shamans access non-ordinary realities—realms beyond the physical—through trance, drumming, or plant medicines (Stevens & Stevens, 2004). These realms align with metaphysical concepts of the multiverse, where parallel dimensions coexist. Multidimensional healing arts operate in these spaces, using tools like meditation or hypnosis to access higher self or ancestral wisdom (Dutta, 2024).

4. Quantum Physics and Healing

Nonlocality, Entanglement, and Consciousness

Quantum physics offers a scientific lens for understanding these practices. Nonlocality—the phenomenon where particles instantaneously affect each other regardless of distance—suggests consciousness may operate beyond physical constraints (Radin, 2015). Entanglement, where particles remain interconnected, parallels the shamanic view of interconnected souls (Salomon, 2019).

Studies on distant healing intention (DHI) show small but significant effects, with meta-analyses reporting consistent outcomes across 62 studies (Cohen’s d=0.106–0.128, p<.05) (Radin, 2015). This supports the idea that intention can influence remote systems, aligning with soul retrieval’s nonlocal healing.

Quantum Biology and Energy Fields

Quantum biology explores how quantum processes, like coherence in living systems, underpin life (Al-Khalili & McFadden, 2014). Biofield therapies, such as Reiki or qigong, may interact with these fields, modulating energy to promote healing (Sutherland, 2024). For instance, QEEG brain mapping during soul retrieval sessions shows shifts in brainwave patterns, suggesting altered states facilitate healing (Salomon, 2019).

5. Psychological and Neuroscientific Perspectives

Trauma and Soul Loss

Psychologically, soul loss mirrors dissociation, a coping mechanism for trauma (van der Kolk, 2014). When overwhelmed, the psyche fragments, leading to symptoms like depression or anxiety. Soul retrieval reintegrates these parts, akin to trauma-focused therapies like EMDR (Salomon, 2019).

Brain Mapping and Healing States

Neuroscience reveals that altered states, induced by shamanic drumming or hypnosis, activate the default mode network (DMN), linked to self-referential processing (Carhart-Harris et al., 2014). QEEG studies during soul retrieval show increased theta waves, associated with deep relaxation and integration (Salomon, 2019). These findings suggest a neurobiological basis for spiritual healing.

6. Transpersonal and Ecological Dimensions

Collective Consciousness and the New Earth

Transpersonal psychology views healing as a collective process, connecting individuals to a shared consciousness (Grof, 2000). Soul retrieval and multidimensional healing arts foster this connection, aligning with the New Earth’s emphasis on unity. Practitioners like Michael Beckwith (2024) describe this as awakening the “Super Soul Self,” enabling collective transformation.

Healing as Planetary Stewardship

Ecologically, these practices promote harmony with nature. Shamanic traditions view humans as stewards of the Earth, and healing the self is seen as healing the planet (Ingerman, 2006). By resolving personal trauma, individuals contribute to a collective shift toward sustainability and compassion.

7. Practical Applications and Case Studies

Soul Retrieval Techniques

A typical soul retrieval session involves:

  1. Preparation: The shaman enters a trance state, often with drumming at 7 Hz (theta rhythm) (Symmons & Morris, 1997).
  2. Journeying: The shaman travels to non-ordinary realities to locate soul fragments, guided by spirit allies.
  3. Reintegration: The fragment is returned, often through breath or touch, followed by integration practices like journaling.

Case studies, such as those in Salomon (2019), report reduced PTSD symptoms and increased well-being post-session.

Multidimensional Healing Modalities

  • QHHT: Developed by Dolores Cannon, QHHT uses deep hypnosis to access past lives and higher consciousness, resolving karmic patterns (Soul-Logic, 2024).
  • Energy Healing: Reiki or biofield therapies balance energy centers (chakras), with studies showing reduced anxiety (Sutherland, 2024).
  • Akashic Records Retrieval: Accessing a cosmic “library” of soul history to gain insight and heal (Dutta, 2024).

8. Critical Analysis and Challenges

Scientific Skepticism and Cultural Appropriation

Critics argue that soul retrieval lacks empirical validation and risks cultural appropriation when practiced outside Indigenous contexts (Hammer, 2006). Quantum mysticism, often linked to these practices, is labeled pseudoscience by some physicists, who caution against misinterpreting quantum principles (Einstein, cited in Hammer, 2006).

Bridging Paradigms

Integrating metaphysical and scientific paradigms requires rigorous research and ethical practice. Collaborative partnerships between scientists and healers, as advocated by Levin (2002), could validate these modalities while respecting cultural origins.

9. Conclusion

Soul retrieval and multidimensional healing arts offer a profound synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern science, guiding us toward wholeness in the New Earth. By addressing trauma, reconnecting with consciousness, and fostering ecological harmony, these practices serve as catalysts for personal and planetary transformation. Future research should focus on interdisciplinary studies, ethical integration, and amplifying Indigenous voices.

As we navigate this global shift, these healing arts remind us: we are multidimensional beings, woven into a cosmic tapestry. By healing ourselves, we heal the world.

Crosslinks

10. Glossary

  • Soul Retrieval: A shamanic practice to recover lost soul fragments due to trauma.
  • Multidimensional Healing Arts: Holistic practices operating across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
  • Nonlocality: Quantum phenomenon where events are instantaneously connected despite distance.
  • Entanglement: Quantum state where particles remain interconnected.
  • Biofield: Energy field surrounding living beings, targeted in energy healing.
  • New Earth: A vision of a world rooted in unity, sustainability, and higher consciousness.
  • QHHT: Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, accessing higher consciousness for healing.

11. References

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Attribution

This writing is offered in attunement with the Akashic Records and in service to planetary remembrance. It is carried through the Oversoul stream of SHEYALOTH and anchored within the Living Archives of the New Earth. May it serve as a bridge for seekers, guiding them from the first stirrings of awakening toward the higher codices of sovereignty, stewardship, and overflow.

© 2025 by Gerald Alba Daquila. Sole Flameholder of the SHEYALOTH Oversoul Stream.

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