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Post-Traumatic Stress
Simply put, essences are unsurpassed at healing the many effects of trauma.
Neither the nature of the trauma nor the length of time elapsed since it occurred
make any difference to how well they can heal its various effects. Certainly, appropriate
medical attention should be sought immediately in cases of shock or injury. Yet while
awaiting medical care, essences can often resolve shock and help maintain consciousness.
Afterwards, the entire range of damage which occurs to the emotional, mental and
subtle energetic bodies can be addressed with essences, without interfering or interacting
with any traditional or other holistic treatments and often speeding up recovery.
More amazingly, essences can be used at any point after a trauma has occurred, even
many many years later, to neutralize and heal any lingering effects embedded in the
psyche or energy bodies. When adverse effects persist even after thorough medical
care and loving attention have been received, essences are the best, and sometimes
the only, way to restore health and a sense of wellbeing. It may be true that time
heals all wounds - but it is no longer necessary to wait. Essences are ready and
available now for deep healing and a return to mind-body-spirit wholenss!
During Illness
Vibrational essences are a wonderfully gentle energetic support system during illness,
for all species. They can promote emotional comfort, perseverance, patience, understanding
and acceptance. They can also support us in making difficult decisions. Insofar as
well-balanced emotions contribute to strong immunity and uncontrolled stress levels
are associated with illness, the use of essences may also improve physical condition.
Vibrational essences do not interfere with, and are unaffected by, any conventional
or wholistic treatments such as prescription drugs or herbs, and essences do not
generate any side effects of their own.
Please remember that essences are not a substitute for medical care.
Multipet Household Difficulties (and multiperson ones too!)
All families and relationships experience tension from time to time, and essences
can easily return both people and animals to their center when tempers flare and
promote resolution when conflicts occur. Their use is especially appropriate at times
of special stress and household change.
A wonderful essence application is when a new member (animal or baby) is brought
into the family. Despite the excitement and plenty of love to go around, there can
be a tendency for longer term negative emotions to rise up where they never existed
before. Insecurity, jealousy, nervousness, resentment, hostility, depression, fear,
moodiness, withdrawal are all possible. Difficult behaviors can suddenly appear as
well, like feeding conflicts, undesirable elimination habits, whining, nipping, barking,
biting, fighting...the list goes on. And the longer such emotional and behavioral
imbalances exist, the harder it can be to reverse them. Essences can be remarkably
helpful in relieving these many stresses and concerns on all levels. They can be
used at any point along the continuum of difficulty, and when used ahead of introducing
a new addition to the family they can work preventatively to allow a smooth transition
and promote a warm welcome from everyone. In any case, the return of peace
and harmony to the household and everyone in it is always celebrated and never too
soon.
Special Stress Relief
Many companion animals serve us valiantly as teachers and healers. Often they
do this by reflecting our own imbalances back to us when we are unaware of them and
absorbing our adverse energies in their efforts to protect us. Children, too, often
absorb stress from their families or environments due to their still-delicate emotional
and energetic boundaries and less-developed sense of self. Essences are excellent
tools to think of whenever any family member (person or animal) is under excessive
strain or tension due to health, work, financial, time, legal or other worries and
whenever major changes such as moving or separation are occuring. Providing essences
to the individual animal or child, a particularly sensitive adult, or the whole family
can shield them from negativity and help safeguard their health and happiness during
difficult times.
Training and Education Efforts
Essences are excellent tools to use with training and educational efforts, with
humans and other animals alike. They can greatly assist the ability to focus, concentrate
and learn new skills. They can reduce frustration, help to eliminate poor habits
and aid in "unlearning" inappropriate behaviors. They promote good attitude
in group settings and in general. And, they excel at facilitating communication between
humans, between animals, between species and within groups working as a team.
Essences do not replace appropriate behavioral training for animals - or reasonable
education methods and decent study habits for people!
Performance Anxiety and Ring Stress
These can be alleviated to a great extent with vibrational essences. There are
essences to help with issues of overstimulation, distractibility, perfectionism,
lack of self-esteem or confidence, stubbornness, spaciness, anxieties related to
wanting to please too much and fears related to previous experiences. Essences are
also the premier aid for improving interspecies communication between animal and
person and promoting good teamwork. And, recently it has been found that certain
gem and crystal elixirs can actually improve precision coordination ability and enhance
right/left brain functions.
Transition and Grief Support
One of the most important uses for essences is to support us in our own and others'
transitions into death and through the bereavement period that follows. When supporting
a loved one or ourselves in a natural passing, essences can assist us with acceptance,
purpose, focus, faith and perseverance. When faced with euthanasia decisions and
actions, essences can provide clarity, strength and commitment and can help ease
the sense of guilt which often follows. The loss of an animal companion can be immensely
painful, just as the death of any loved one can be. This is true for other animals
in the family as well as for their people. Essences are extremely helpful in easing
shock, acute emotional pain and lingering sorrow. At the same time they can help
us to remain more fully present, calm and positive throughout the process.
Susan is an experienced hospice and bereavement counselor who can assist you and
your human and animal family with these most challenging of life circumstances.
Soul Work
This category is as varied as each individual, but can fall into the areas of
spiritualizing our thoughts and beliefs, connecting with our soul selves and that
of others, expanding our consciousness and awareness of life purpose, easing karmic
factors, and promoting fulfillment of our destiny. Please read our "People and
Essences page for more information on this application for essences. And, remember
that animals have soul work to do as well - and essences, plus interspecies communication,
can greatly serve them in this regard.
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Disclaimer
Shining Spirits services are intended to promote emotional healing
and body-mind-spirit wholeness.
Information provided herein and services offered are not intended to and should not
be used to replace appropriate medical assessment, attention or care. Responsible
medical and veterinary advice should always be sought and heeded.
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