Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are essences?
While essences have been used throughout time by healers in all cultures, it was English physician Dr. Edward Bach who formally discovered the curative energies of flowers in the 1930s. While wandering in his gardens, the gifted Dr. Bach would contemplate the cases of his patients, often manifesting their symptoms on a thought level. While so wandering and contemplating, he became aware that different flowering plants exerted a profound influence on the symptoms he had manifested. Every aspect of Nature, be it from animal, plant, or mineral kingdoms, has a unique vibrational essence, pattern, or frequency. These vibrational energies are part of Nature's perfect design and can provide harmony and balance to that which is out of balance or desirous of change.

By working co-creatively with Nature, these vibrational energies can be infused into a liquid medium which then contains the intrinsic nature of the featured item - e.g., flower, gem, bird. These essences can then be administered in a way that allows them to be absorbed into and transmitted through the human or animal nervous system, restoring balance and alignment in a gentle, natural manner. Essences can also be used to assist Nature itself by administering an essence to an aspect of Nature calling for such (e.g., giving a certain essence to a plant for the plant's realignment if it has been stressed in some manner). No part of Nature is harmed in any way during the making of essences.

What are some of the reasons for using essences?
In general, essences may be used as an all-purpose tool for supporting individual self-care. They may be used for a variety of other reasons, also, such as: providing support while working on special issues, sending energy directly to an emotional upset or physical trauma, gaining insights into core issues, bringing balance to an environment, supporting the well-being of pets, integrating work with health professionals and clients, aiding a birth or death process, or returning balance to your electrical system.

How are essences used?
By choosing Watersong Sanctuary Essences, you are choosing to consciously work with Nature's Intelligence in a co-creative model. These essences are intended to support an individual's healing and growth and may be used in conjunction with any other healing modality. Essences can be used in drinking water, in bath water, directly under the tongue, on food, topically on the body, and as a spray mist in the home. Essences may be used in any place and in any manner that you can imagine. Their effectiveness increases with the frequency of use, rather than the quantity used at any one time.

How do Watersong Sanctuary Essences
differ from other essences?
Each essence carries the vibrational frequency of its own essential substance, as well as the frequency of the environment in which it is created. Watersong is committed to treating the land as a Nature Sanctuary, where the energies are maintained in a balance between Nature's natural patterns and Watersong staffs loving partnership. The resulting harmony of this energetic balance and co-creativity appears in Watersong essences.

What is the co-creative process?
The co-creative process is about discovering and utilizing the relationship between Self and Nature. At Watersong Sanctuary our role in the partnership is to provide the intent of what we want to accomplish; Nature's Intelligence provides the form, order, and life force. The process is one of mutual respect and balance, involving subtle communication and a commitment to a shared intention. You utilize the co-creative process each time you use the essences by clearly defining your intention then allowing Nature to support you with the appropriate essence(s).

How do I know which essences to use?
For those of you new to essences, there are several approaches you might take. If you are familiar with some form of kinesiology or use of a pendulum, then test for your essences that way. The easiest way, however, is to use your intuition.

How will I know that the essences are working?
Watersong Sanctuary Essences work on a very subtle but powerful level. Over time, you probably will notice a gradual change in your attitude; mental patterns will become more positive, emotions regarding certain issues will become less charged, and, for some, physical symptoms will lessen or disappear.

What are Personal Essence Consultations?
Personal Essence Consultations are available for those desiring assistance in selecting a blend of essences that are formulated specifically to support an aspect of one's life path. The Consultation can take place in person, over the phone, by Fax, or by email. Nature and the individual's Higher Self are consulted during the Consultation.