Welcome to the fascinating world of Joanne Selinske, a spiritual hypnotherapist and the founder of Soul Source, in this exclusive interview with MysticMag.
With a lifelong curiosity about the afterlife, sparked by her early upbringing and a pivotal book by Dr. Raymond Moody, Joanne has dedicated over fifty years to exploring our eternal journeys. After a rewarding career in social welfare, she transitioned into spiritual hypnotherapy, founding Soul Source as a sanctuary for those seeking to understand their spiritual paths through various techniques, including Past Life Regression and Life Between Lives.
Join us as we delve into Joanne’s insights on how these profound practices foster deep self-awareness and transformative healing, paving the way for a holistic approach to personal growth.
What inspired you to focus on spiritual hypnotherapy and the journey of the soul at Soul Source?
My interest in the afterlife began in my childhood, raised with the concept of heaven, which laid the groundwork for my curiosity about life beyond our earthly existence. My fascination deepened in 1975 after reading Dr. Raymond Moody’s pioneering book on near-death experiences. This book profoundly impacted me, and for the past 50 years, I’ve dedicated myself to exploring our eternal journey.
Fast forward to recent years, after retiring from a 30-year career in social welfare in my mid-50s, my curiosity about the soul had only grown. When my husband asked what I planned to do next, I knew it would involve my passion for the soul—talking about it, reading about it, and thinking about it.
This growing fascination eventually led me to become a spiritual hypnotherapist and to open Soul Source—a place designed for people to engage in uncommon dialogues about eternal life, facilitated by workshops and individual sessions. It’s been quite a journey, and Soul Source has become a hub for those seeking a deeper understanding of their spiritual paths.
How do you integrate various spiritual practices like Past Life Regression and Life Between Lives into your sessions?
In my practice, I categorize my work into two main areas: spiritual counseling and spiritual hypnotherapy. Within spiritual hypnotherapy, I utilize a variety of techniques developed over the past decades that facilitate access to past lives or the experiences between lives.
To simplify, I use specific hypnotic techniques to shift clients from their everyday awareness to what I consider a transpersonal state, which I view as an eternal space. In this state, it’s not just about the technique itself but also about the guidance from the higher self and spirit guides.
For example, many clients come to me seeking to experience a past life, and while most do, sometimes their spirit guides choose to engage them in a conversation instead. This demonstrates the dynamic nature of these sessions. I always prepare my clients by explaining that while they may have specific expectations, the outcome of the session is ultimately determined by their highest self and spirit guides. Whether it leads to a past life exploration or an understanding of life after death, it’s guided by what the spirit guides deem most necessary for the individual at that time.
Can you explain the benefits clients might experience from engaging in Interlife Journeys and Quantum Consciousness explorations?
Absolutely. Across all different types of sessions, the primary benefit is connecting with one’s eternal self, which is often overlooked in daily life. This connection provides a profound grounding in both oneself and the broader aspect of life. Regardless of the specific method—be it Quantum Consciousness, an Interlife Journey, or Past Life Regression—the initial benefit is the same: opening the door to deeper self-awareness and a connection to the universe and its creation.
In these sessions, participants often feel a sense of grounding as they interact with their eternal selves and the spirit guides who have been with them indefinitely. This grounding can be transformative, offering insights into the cosmos and one’s place within it.
Quantum Consciousness, for example, focuses on exploring a specific question in-depth, providing a comprehensive perspective on that issue. In contrast, Past Life Regression often leads to uncovering past lives that need resolution in the present, addressing deep-seated beliefs and emotions.
The common thread in all these techniques is that they offer a chance to understand oneself more deeply, unearth hidden beliefs, and initiate transformative healing. This healing might relate to personal concerns, relationships, or general well-being. Ultimately, these explorations are about learning and healing, which is what many people are seeking when they pursue these spiritual paths.
What role does Spiritual Counseling play in your approach to holistic healing and personal growth?
Spiritual Counseling is a crucial component of my approach because it helps bridge the insights gained from various sessions, like regressions, into practical applications in everyday life. People often receive profound wisdom and insights from higher beings during these sessions, but the challenge remains in integrating these revelations into their daily lives.
Through Spiritual Counseling, I assist clients in applying these experiences to their current issues, whether they are emotional struggles, relationship conflicts, or personal dilemmas. This integration is vital because the soul designs these experiences to bring past conflicts or unresolved issues to the surface in the present, providing opportunities for healing and resolution.
The process is similar to traditional counseling in that it offers support as clients make changes. However, the focus is distinctly on the needs and desires of the eternal self—the soul—rather than the temporary wants of the ego or personality. This is where Spiritual Counseling diverges significantly from other forms of therapy, emphasizing the spiritual over the psychological, aiming for deep, holistic healing and personal growth.
How does the Soul School program contribute to understanding one’s soul’s nature and life purpose?
The Soul School program was created from my belief that people have the inherent capacity to heal themselves. I developed this curriculum because I think it’s crucial for individuals to understand the basic concepts of the soul, how we plan our lifetimes, and how our lives reflect our past experiences and current soul intentions.
The idea behind Soul School is to empower people. By teaching them about the soul’s nature and their life plans, they can independently manage their life’s challenges without relying heavily on external guidance. This self-sufficiency is what I aim for—helping individuals realize they are eternal beings with a purpose, equipped to navigate life with their own insights.
Over the years, the program has grown, and participants often wish to continue beyond the initial curriculum. This enthusiasm underscores the program’s impact. Interestingly, even as a teacher, I sometimes find the students reminding me of the lessons I’ve imparted, especially when I face my own challenges. This dynamic underlines the program’s reciprocal nature.
Ultimately, Soul School is about giving people the tools to understand and work with their soul’s desires on their own. Not everyone has the time, interest, or access to engage in deeper spiritual practices like past life regression or quantum consciousness. Soul School fills that gap, enabling a broader range of people to benefit from profound soul insights, which they cherish. It’s one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.
In your experience, how do these practices facilitate deeper self-awareness and transformation for your clients?
Most of the people I work with already believe in the concept of the eternal soul, so there’s no need to convince them of this idea. However, initially, this belief might only be a superficial understanding rather than a deeply felt truth. During our sessions, this changes significantly as they experience themselves not just as humans but as expansive, eternal beings. This realization and reconnection with their soul’s magnificence is incredibly fortifying.
This deeper understanding and emotional connection to eternal love and unconditional acceptance strengthen them fundamentally. It equips them to handle life’s inevitable challenges—be it a serious accident, illness, loss, or any form of adversity. Understanding life as akin to boot camp, albeit temporary, helps them see their struggles in context. They learn to view daily life from the perspective of the eternal, recognizing that these earthly challenges are transient and not all-consuming. This shift in perspective is pivotal for coping with and transcending life’s difficulties, placing emphasis on the eternal rather than the ephemeral.
Find out more at: www.thesoulsource.net
