April 2020

HEALING:   

Hello all from the AMAZING LAND OF CONTRASTS–ARIZONA! It is lovely here, with Spring everywhere– profusions of wildflowers, sunshine galore, and wide-open blue skies! All in the midst of the Pandemic!  

Today is Earth Day. And our earth is healing as she and we “get a rest”–less air pollution, less noise pollution, and my fave, less traffic! Sadly, in the midst of human suffering. A positive in this Pandemic has been turning to healthy products to keep our household environment safer, especially since my husband, dog and I are all high risk and he is a hospital RN. So I am featuring products of Melaleuca!  

RESOURCES:  

Melaleuca is an international company which features healthy, natural products to keep you safer in your home (and now outside the home, too); products for your skin; vitamins and supplements for your health; and so much more! I am a believer and user myself!  

Here are resources to learn more about these amazing products:  

SaferforYourHome.com RE the EcoSense Cleaning line. Recommended on EPA list of acceptable disinfectants.

RenewLotion.com

FlorifyProbiotic.com

***And users and resources to learn more and help you access these amazing products: 

1. Sheila Pfeifer in KS: 785-650-4143 [email protected]; Facebook Messenger.

      2.   Nicole Roe in Northern AZ: 360-901-1897; [email protected].

      3.   Diane Wolfe in central/southern AZ: 623-451-0202; Facebook Messenger.

(These lovely women can help wherever you are located)!

CONNECTIONS:  

Here are our stories with Melaleuca:

Sheila: “As we get to know and talk with our customers, there are so many awesome testimonials. Everyone has their own story and favorite products. Once we try them, we love them!”

Carolyn: “It was Sheila, a dear childhood friend, who got me started.  My arthritic neck pain was a 12-15. Sheila suggested I try Bone and Joint Longevity Pack because it had helped her so much!  Within ONE month my pain was down to a 5! I am now using Replenex Extra Strength, Probiotics, and all the disinfectant products!”

Nicole: “The EcoSense Cleaning Line is superior. It has helped my son with his asthma (Carolyn too!). With having young kids, pets, and working from home, Melaleuca brings peace of mind not having to worry that we will be exposed to chemicals! Nicole uses EVERYTHING Melaleuca since 2016!”

Diane: “I no longer need to have callous remover treatment since using Renew Lotion every night. Also, Solugard is approved by the EPA to combat viruses! And, hand sanitizer is available!”

I hope the best for you and yours in these challenging times! Meantime, get outdoors in Nature!  Following guidelines, of course! HUG A TREE, no virus there!  

Blessings,

Carolyn Q.  

“We have been called to a time of healing for ourselves, others, and the planet in relationship to our Higher Power.”

-Carolyn Quinn

Hello on this holiday weekend of Passover and Easter! I hope you are safe and well as we continue to get through this time of “staying in place.” Today we are sharing ways to stay healthy physically.

HEALING:

1. MOST IMPORTANT: So, no surprise, the MOST important way to stay healthy right now and for at least the next several weeks is Physical/Social Distancing (6 feet) and wearing a face cover when out among others! We stay apart so we can be together again! 
2. Telehealth or phone contact with your doctor: I had a phone appointment with my doctor this week. As I try to keep my high-risk lungs healthy, I am on prescribed medications, OTC meds, and homeopathic meds. My doctor is trained in all of these fortunately, and she approved everything.
3. Nutrition: We are encouraged to eat fresh fruit and vegetables, but this may be difficult for some financially. See below for alternate resources. My husband is diabetic, so we are learning to use Glucerna products among other things.

     4.    Physical activity: Get out in nature or do at-home exercises! Check the resources below.

     5.  Healing prayer: This may seem unusual, but this has been invaluable for me in helping heal an ovarian cyst and 2 lung nodules and in bringing comfort and hope. (Resources below are for persons of different spiritual traditions).

RESOURCES:

1.  If you develop symptoms of COVID-19 (fever above 100.4, dry persistent cough, shortness of breath), call your doctor first! Your doctor will order a test if your symptoms qualify. In Phoenix, our major hospital systems have sites for testing.

2.  For information on medical issues, check out WebMD, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, or UpToDate.
3. Check out curbside/delivery, 99 Cent stores, Food City for food options. Some restaurants are now selling groceries!
4. Get outside to walk, hike! For at-home exercise, check out 10 Best YouTube Channels for Full At Home Workouts! Programs to meet all needs!
5. Healing Prayer online: 17 Prayers for the Sick Christianity.com, https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/, Jewish Prayers, Poems, and Readings for Healing (Chabad.org), Buddhist Prayer for Healing, or Ananda Healing Prayer Resources. 

CONNECTIONS:

I am GRATEFUL for:  

1. The American people following guidelines that will help reduce the spread of this disease and help us return to a more normal life.

2. Our healthcare workers, first responders, and workers putting their lives on the line for us. 

3. Food banks supplying food for those in need. 

4. Being able to get out in nature or for a car ride with my dog BO.

4. Having prayer chains both religious and spiritual.

What are YOU grateful for?!! Please share!

A generic prayer I use in all situations: “I pray for the best and highest good of all!”

Blessings,

Carolyn Q 

“A time to weep and a time to laugh.
A time to mourn and a time to dance.”

Hello everyone! It seems like a lifetime since my first blog! We have been through so much with the pandemic in just the past 5 days! I changed the topic for this blog due to the urgency of what is happening.
I want to share about the grief process as a way to help understand what we are going through in these challenging times. These steps apply not only to the loss of a loved one but to any loss we may be experiencing. Grief is the reaction to any loss we go through in life, no matter how big or small. Here it goes:

Step 1: Shock/Denial
Denial: “This is not happening!”
For several weeks, we as a nation did not realize or acknowledge that the Coronavirus had hit America.

Shock: “This cannot be happening!”
Even though a part of us knows what is happening, we cannot wrap our heads around the reality of the situation. I call this the Twilight Zone. I have been in deep shock about what is happening.

Step 2: Effects
The effects of the situation begin to hit us physically, materially, environmentally, emotionally, relationship-wise, and spiritually. This can be not only overwhelming and very stressful but also part of HEALING! We gotta FEEL to HEAL!

I have been going through deep sadness, fear and worry, for myself (I am high risk with lung issues), my husband (who is a hospital RN with health issues) and all healthcare workers, our country, and the planet! A little much to take on, right?! But how can you not be affected?! There are glimmers of hope, too!

Step 3: Recovery
We find ways to cope with each of these effects which help us HEAL further. This includes our own RESOURCES (resilience) and external RESOURCES.

The gift of CONNECTIONS with ourselves, others, God, and the planet help us to get through whatever the situation is. Our goal is not only to SURVIVE, but to know we are ALIVE, and in time, we will THRIVE again!

In future blogs, we will explore each of these Effects of grief, RESOURCES to cope with each, and CONNECTIONS to help us get through!

For today, here are a few ideas:

HEALING: Channel feelings via writing, painting, posting on social media, getting out in Nature, practicing Breathing! Download the app for CALM.

RESOURCES: Keep abreast of what is going on with COVID-19.
On Facebook, the most excellent resource I have found is Corona (COVID-19) Information Center with global, national and local updates and resources. CDC.gov.

National Crisis Helpline: 800-662-4357
Veteran’s Crisis Helpline and National Prevention Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255

CONNECTIONS: ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL
Keep in touch with family and friends via phone, FaceTime, Zoom, text, social media! (I have made a commitment with several friends to call, FaceTime at least monthly; close family at least weekly). Help someone who cannot get supplies or needed items. Share stories of inspiration, hope, and humor on social media.

REMEMBER WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS TOGETHER!

Till next week when we will explore physical and environmental issues, resources and connections!

Blessings,

Carolyn Q.