A story of sacred sparks, secondhand bliss, and a new way to receive at the Hive
There are inspired moments when I feel excitement rise in my belly, spread into my heart, and become a smile before I have even found words for what is arriving.
I treasure these moments.
For a little while, my doubts, insecurities, and people-pleasing become quiet. They have not disappeared. They are very much part of my human experience. But in the presence of that sacred spark, the monkey mind stops grasping long enough for me to listen.
Something opens. An idea takes shape. I can feel the possibility of an experience before I know exactly how I will bring it into the world.
Since my spiritual awakening, these moments have become part of my daily relationship with Spirit. They have informed the way I teach, the years I spent creating and facilitating the Beehive Mystery School, and the care I bring to my private sessions.
So much of what I offer begins this way: a quiet inner invitation followed by the willingness to make something real.
My newest offering ~ bringing together the Chi Machine, full-body Red Light Therapy, and my beeloved Symphony of the Cells ~ was born from one of these sparks.
But first, let me take you back to the creek. 💦
🌊 A Massage Table in the Flowing Water
One of my favorite examples of inspiration becoming an offering was the creation of our private Creekside Nectar sessions in the Conodoguinet Creek.
James and I were cleaning up in the flowing water after an event. We had already invested the time, energy, and considerable coordination required to bring our instruments into this living sanctuary.
As we moved through the water, an idea began to unfold.
What if we placed a massage table right here in the creek? What if someone could receive a private session surrounded by the water, our instruments, and the sounds of the natural world?
I could already feel how much I would love that experience.
That is an essential part of my creative process. I enjoy developing workshops, ceremonies, and sessions that explore the many things I am passionate about. But somewhere inside the planning, I need to feel that unmistakable response:
“I would absolutely adore receiving this myself.”
At this point in my life, after years of both receiving and providing meaningful care, I am thoughtful about where I place my time, energy, and resources. I bring that same discernment to what I create for others.
The creek sessions were everything I had imagined ~ and then some.
A massage table nestled in the water. The current moving beneath it. Our sounds weaving through birdsong and the rustling of leaves. Animals passing nearby, sometimes lingering in ways that felt like participation.
And at the center of it all, a person being welcomed into a space we had prepared with such tenderness.
To witness someone rest there, surrounded by nature and attentive care, was beyond the beyond.
That was a divine spark I am so grateful I followed. 🩵
🪺 The Art of Creating a Nest
I often use the word nesting to describe how I prepare a space for a student or client.
To me, nesting means tending to the details that help someone arrive: the comfort of the table, the atmosphere of the room, the pace of our conversation, and the simple reassurance that their preferences matter.
A nest is something you prepare with care before another being enters it.
There is something deeply meaningful to me about that.
Whether I am working beside the creek or inside the Hive, I want people to feel the intention behind the experience. I want them to know there is room to ask for an adjustment, to speak about a sensitivity, or to take a little more time.
This is also where inspiration often finds me ~ in the ordinary, attentive moments of caring for someone.
And that is exactly where this next idea arrived.
🌿 A Room Filled with Secondhand Bliss
Recently, I was helping a longtime client settle into his nest for a Red Light Therapy session.
Earlier that day, I had offered a Symphony of the Cells application to another client. The essential oil aromas still lingered in the room, creating that beautiful, spa-like atmosphere I love so much.
If you have ever stepped into a room after an essential oil session, you may know what I mean. The experience seems to leave a fragrant little echo.
As I facilitate these sessions, I get to enjoy the aromas, too. I am right there with my clients, immersed in the sensory experience.
I affectionately call it secondhand blissing. 😊🌿
That day, while I was preparing the space, inspiration arrived with the sudden clarity of a lightning bolt.
What if I combined Red Light Therapy with Symphony of the Cells in one appointment?
The idea felt so natural that I wondered how I had not offered it sooner.
✨ “When Will You Start These Sessions?”
The client in front of me was a wonderful person to ask.
He has worked with me for many years and is familiar with my roster of offerings. His regular care has included Maya Abdominal Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, and Red Light Therapy.
So I asked what he thought about bringing Red Light Therapy and Symphony of the Cells together.
For a few seconds, he went quiet.
I could almost see the gears turning as he imagined it. Then his eyes became wide and sparkly. He looked directly at me and asked:
“When will you start these sessions?”
His response caught me by surprise ~ and made me smile.
There is something especially sweet about sharing a new idea with someone who knows your work and watching their curiosity come alive.
In that moment, the offering began to feel tangible. I could already imagine preparing the room, selecting the oils, and welcoming someone into this new combination of care.
🎶 My Long Relationship with Symphony of the Cells
I have been sharing Symphony of the Cells for close to ten years, perhaps longer.
During that time, it has become one of my beeloved ways to offer a sensory experience through essential oils and attentive touch.
I had the pleasure and honor of attending two workshops with its creator, Boyd Truman. He developed Symphony of the Cells as a collection of essential oil applications, with different sequences intended to focus on different body systems. The application method includes layering oils along the back and on the bottoms of the feet.
What fascinated me in those workshops was the opportunity to listen to someone describe his experience in such detail.
The health-and-wellness nerd in me was completely awake.
I wanted to hear every explanation. I wanted to follow the questions. I wanted to understand the thinking behind the sequences and observe how the applications were offered.
And yes, I took plenty of notes.
📝 Robes, Massage Tables, and a Very Curious Student
I still remember the setting: a country club ballroom, long tables and chairs, massage tables arranged throughout the room, and more than a hundred people gathered to learn.
We had been asked to bring robes so that we could experience the applications ourselves.
First came the lecture. Then participants partnered to practice giving and receiving.
Soon, the room was filled with a mélange of essential oil aromas. The venue staff were delighted by the fragrance, which seemed to linger well beyond the workshop itself.
As a trained massage therapist, I could recognize that the physical application was relatively simple to follow. What held my attention was everything happening around it.
Participants asked questions about what they were noticing. Others asked about their own health concerns, their family members, or situations they encountered with clients.
I kept listening.
Both times I attended, I found myself giving up opportunities to participate in the exchanges because I was so absorbed in the teaching. My notebook was calling louder than the massage table.
And yet, as the demonstrations unfolded, I also knew:
I would love to receive this.
That combination ~ the curious student wanting to understand and the human being wanting to experience ~ has stayed with me.
It is part of why this work has remained in my practice for so many years.
🎼 The Body as a Symphony
One of the most memorable ideas I carried away from those trainings was the musical image behind the name.
I remember Boyd speaking about the many systems of the body as parts of a symphony.
The metaphor captivated me.
Each instrument has its own voice, rhythm, and role. Together, they contribute to something larger.
And then there is cacophony: a harsh jumble of sounds that clash rather than blend.
As a description of how life can feel inside us, that image is remarkably relatable.
There are days when we feel more coordinated within ourselves. We have energy for what matters. We can hear our own thoughts. We feel connected to our bodies.
And there are days when everything seems to be playing at once.
The unfinished conversation. The aching shoulder. The full calendar. The mental list that follows us into bed.
For me, the symphony metaphor offers a beautiful way to reflect on our need for care. It invites us to listen to the whole experience of being human, including the places asking for more attention.
Sometimes the first nourishing step is simply making enough room to hear ourselves again.
🌿 Ten Protocols, Offered with Personal Attention
At the Hive, I offer 10 different Symphony of the Cells protocols.
That variety allows me to select an application with your intentions, preferences, and sensitivities in mind. Among the protocols clients often ask about are those named Inflammatory, Neurological, and Lymphatic.
These names describe the focus of the applications; they do not establish that the oils treat the corresponding medical conditions.
During a session, I layer the selected oils along the back and on the feet, with opportunities to notice their aromas as we go. Moist heat is also part of the experience I offer.
There is something I deeply enjoy about this process: the deliberate pace, the attention to each application, and the way the fragrance unfolds throughout the session.
Aromatherapy uses plant-derived essential oils, usually through inhalation or diluted application to the skin. Research into its benefits varies by use, and oils can cause irritation or allergic reactions, so thoughtful selection and attention to sensitivities matter.
For me, the beauty of the session lives in the whole experience: the scent, the touch, the comfortable surroundings, and the opportunity to receive care without rushing.
🔴 Choosing Red Light Therapy with Care
My relationship with Red Light Therapy also began with careful consideration.
There are so many companies, devices, and product styles available. I took my time deciding what to bring into my practice.
My daughter Jessica was instrumental in that process. She devoted considerable time and energy to researching full-body options and helping me think through the purchase.
Her participation meant a great deal to me.
Jessica lives with significant symptoms of multiple sclerosis, so questions about comfort, quality, and supportive care are deeply personal in our family. I am grateful for her involvement and for the thoughtful attention she brought to this decision. I have witnessed her physical and mental healing process with this technology. Deep gratitude…
Red Light Therapy, also called photobiomodulation, uses red and near-infrared light. Evidence supports some specific clinical applications, while benefits depend on the condition, equipment, and treatment parameters. Those findings do not mean every device or session produces the same results.
Bringing this modality into the Hive gave me another way to offer dedicated time for care. Combining it with a practice I have loved for years felt like a meaningful extension of that intention.
🌊 The Chi Machine: Your Gentle Beginning
Before you even reach the massage table, there is an invitation to begin arriving.
A complimentary Chi Machine session is offered as the opening to this experience, when appropriate for your body.
I have used this device for close to twenty years.
I originally discovered it in a yoga catalog. The description suggested it could help create an easier transition into meditation, and that possibility caught my attention.
I was curious. Then I tried it ~ and it became a treasured part of my own quiet time.
You lie back with your ankles resting in the machine’s cradle while it creates a rhythmic side-to-side movement.
The movement is passive. You do not need to coordinate a sequence or make anything happen.
I enjoy the rhythm and the pause it creates. For me, it offers a lovely threshold between the activity of the day and the stillness of receiving a session.
In your appointment, we will pay attention to how it feels for you. We can adjust or skip this part according to your comfort and relevant health considerations.
It is a little extra time I am happy to offer ~ a generous beginning before you move into your nest. 🩵
🪺 Three Offerings, One Thoughtfully Prepared Experience
This new appointment brings together three offerings I have come to appreciate through different chapters of my life and work.
🌊 The Chi Machine offers an optional, complimentary beginning through gentle, rhythmic movement.
🔴 Full-Body Red Light Therapy brings dedicated time with red and near-infrared light into the session.
🌿 Symphony of the Cells adds a personalized selection from my ten available protocols, with essential oil applications, attentive touch, and moist heat.
What excites me is the way these experiences can come together in one unhurried appointment.
We begin by making room for you to arrive. We talk about what matters for your comfort. I prepare the space and offer the session with the same intentional attention I bring to all my work.
Your feedback is welcome throughout. You can ask for an adjustment, decline a component, or let me know that you need a moment.
The nest is prepared for you, and there is room for your voice within it.
🍯 For the One Who Is Always Giving
As I imagined this offering, I thought about how many people spend their days caring for others.
The ones who remember the appointments, answer the messages, notice what needs doing, and quietly take responsibility for one more thing.
Perhaps you recognize yourself there.
Perhaps you have become so practiced at giving that receiving takes a little intention.
I know that place, too.
Sometimes it helps to have an appointment on the calendar that asks very little of us beyond arriving and communicating what feels comfortable.
A place where the table is ready. Where someone has thought about the details. Where we can put down the phone and allow ourselves some undivided attention.
That is the kind of experience I want to create.
🩵 A Little Divine Spark, Shared with You
When I look back at the massage table in the creek, I am reminded of how much beauty can begin with a passing thought we choose to honor.
This new offering arrived in a different setting: a familiar room, a client settling in, and the lingering fragrance of oils from an earlier session.
But I recognized the feeling.
The excitement in my belly. The warmth in my heart. The smile.
And that quiet inner knowing: I would love to share this.
If this experience calls to you, you are warmly welcome to reach out to learn more or arrange a private appointment. We can talk about your preferences and whether this combination is a good fit for you. You may also book an appointment under “Booking.”
Until then, may you notice the small sparks arriving in your own life ~ the idea that makes you smile, the moment that invites you to soften, the simple act of care you have been meaning to give yourself.
It would be my pleasure to prepare your nest and welcome you into a little time that belongs to you. 🪺🩵🐝
With love, fragrant inspiration, and a grateful heart,
Jaque Hanson
Bee Bold, Bee Wise, Bee Present!
