2. Find a prospecting spot. Prospecting spots are marked by small, glowing rocks. They can be found all over the MySims world, but they are most common in the mountains and near bodies of water.
3. Start prospecting. Once you have found a prospecting spot, click on it to start prospecting. Your Sim will swing their pickaxe at the rock and break it open. If the rock contains an essence, it will drop out and you can pick it up.
4. Continue prospecting. Keep prospecting until you have found all of the essences that you need. You can use essences to create objects, upgrade your home, and complete quests.