From Tansy Rodgers, FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner), Health and Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, and Physical Therapist Assistant
With the holidays right around the corner and the season of gratitude upon us, this is the perfect time to practice more gratitude in your daily life!
Feeling grateful is not just an emotion — it is a way of being that can bring you health and abundance.
To truly start to live a life of more joy and happiness, you have to change your inner being—your emotions and ways of thinking that govern how you will respond and react in your everyday life. This is all about influencing your energy.
What Is Energy?
Energy is everything — literally everything. Whether it be a human, plant, chair, or thought, everything in our existence is part of an interconnected web of electromagnetic vibrational frequencies. Some people refer to this as a “life force” or a “soul.”
It is the energy of you that makes you vibrate. These vibrations are the oscillating movement of atoms and particles that you are made up. Even solid objects like tables are actually made up of microscopic vibrating atoms that receive, store, and emit energy.
All humans and objects have an energy field that has its own vibrational frequency, or how fast those atoms and particles are oscillating and vibrating. This is measured in hertz (Hz) units. If an atom is vibrating at a faster rate, it would be considered higher frequency. One that vibrates slower is considered lower frequency. Understanding the difference is important to understanding how they interact and how that affects your health.
According to work done by Bruce Tainio, a researcher from Tainio Technology, a normal healthy body resonates at a natural frequency of 62-75 MHz. When your frequency drops to 58 MHz the disease process has more ability to take hold. The higher frequency we can get, the better.
Gratitude vibrates at 540 MHz. Being grateful falls on the same level as love — it is one of the highest vibrational frequencies you can be at. The more time you can spend in gratitude and love, the more your body’s frequency raises and the healthier your body becomes. You also have more energy, happiness, and fulfillment.
20 Ways to Practice MoreGratitude
1. Help someone in need
2. Create a gratitude board
3. Journal your gratitude
4. Read books on being more grateful
5. Place a gratitude-provoking card in plain sight so you see it everyday
6. Pick an inspiring object and keep it near you at all times to remind you to be more grateful
7. Find the value, meaning, and purpose in ALL outcomes
8. Thank your body for all it’s hard work with a hot bath or a massage
9. Send notes, cards, and letters of gratitude
10. Appreciate your body by dancing and moving to music or whatever makes you happy
11. Give a gift just because
12. Say thanks with a random act of kindness
13. Before bed, give gratitude by saying one thing you were grateful for that day
14. Send a prayer of thanks to people who inspire you
15. Give gratitude and thanks for your meal
16. Make a gratitude garland, tree, or jar
17. Say and write gratitude affirmations daily
18. Acknowledge and give thanks for how amazing you are
19. Start each day with a prayer of thanks
20. Pick one thing you are grateful for and 5 reasons why you are grateful for it
From: David Swartley, President/CEO Date: November 23, 2020 RE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #30 & Other news
I am writing to give an update on our COVID-19 situation at Moravian Manor Communities (MMC). As you all are aware, the cases in Lancaster County and across the nation are spiking.
Our last round of universal testing (11-17/11-18) yielded one positive employee test. The employee is asymptomatic and self-quarantined for 14 days at home. We continue to complete universal testing weekly for the foreseeable future.
Unfortunately, we have learned that two additional residential living residents on the Founders Campus have tested positive. One of the residents was hospitalized for treatment, and has been discharged home. The resident has responded well to treatment. Our two residents I referenced in my former communication are feeling well and are through their quarantine period.
Currently we have four other employees who have tested positive and are at home self-quarantining. Several employees who tested positive in the past will return to work shortly. Our laboratory returns have slowed down in the past few weeks; we have learned that the lab has employees who tested positive and are quarantining at home. We continue to watch the hospital numbers as well. As of this morning, LGH had sixty-six patients being treated for COVID-19 and Wellspan’s number was thirty-six.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued new travel guidance this week. There is a lot of concern about the holidays and spiking community spread of the virus. Please take time to make well-thought-out decisions. I was dismayed and unaccepting of the fact that my daughter (living in VA), would not be able to join us for Thanksgiving. These decisions are painful, but will enable us to stay well during this season of life.
Our COVID-19 Task Force decided this morning that our housekeeping service and non-essential maintenance services will be paused through December 4. Part of this decision is due to decreased staff in these departments during this surge. If our staff is delivering an item to your home, they will call before the delivery and place it on your front porch. Also, please remember that you are not to enter the main building on the Founders Campus; no matter how much you miss seeing Kelly!
Our Medical Director is keeping us apprised of the latest recommendations from the CDC and the PA Department of Health. For those of you seeking additional information, continuous updates are available at the following websites:
On Friday, November 20, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed Bill #1737. This bill offers temporary limited liability protections to health care providers and other businesses. This is a significant step in protecting the financial integrity of institutions such as Moravian Manor Communities. We need your help for the Governor to not veto this bill.
Below I have listed the three ways to contact the Governor’s Office to show your support of this crucial bill.
Send a letter to: Office of the Governor 508 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120.
I have attached a page of talking points from our State Association if you desire to contact Harrisburg.
Staff Update:
It is with deep regret that I share with you that Gary Gaissert, VP of Operations, has decided to resign from the Moravian Manor Communities to pursue other opportunities. Gary’s numerous accomplishments while at MMC will always be appreciated; his work has prepared us well for the future years. I wish him the best in his future ventures. Gary will be with us into January; a yet to be determined date.
From: David Swartley, President/CEO Date: November 13, 2020 RE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #29
I am writing to give you an update regarding the COVID-19 virus. The fall surge is upon us. It is time for all of us to take renewed precautions. I share some of our most recent testing data below:
Universal testing from this past week resulted in 100% negative tests for both our employees and residents. We celebrate this news!
The Founders Campus residents who tested positive for COVID-19 are feeling well, and their quarantine period will be up in a couple of days.
An additional resident on the Founders Campus tested positive for COVID-19. The resident is currently quarantined at home and feeling fine.
Outside of our universal testing, two employees had community exposure and are self-quarantined at home. Neither has had serious symptoms.
Several other employees are presently not permitted at work due to possible community exposure.
Lancaster County is above the five percent positivity rate. This high rate means that we will need to continue universal testing every week.
While our current situation at Moravian Manor Communities is excellent, the community spread rate is multiplying. Lancaster General had sixty-four COVID-19 patients as of yesterday. Twelve of these patients were on ventilators. These statistics should get everyone’s attention.
Our COVID-19 Task Force met this morning and discussed visitation and residential living activities. Following is a summary of the decisions made this morning.
The woodshop will reopen for two residents at a time. They must be wearing masks while in the woodshop.
The Smartfit Studio will reopen for two residents at a time. Please disinfect after using the equipment.
The residential living beauty shop will reopen. This temporary location serves one resident at a time. We also decided that this shop will remain open in the coming months unless a resident using the beauty shop or a beautician tests positive.
Some small groups, such as Bible Study and Life Writing, may use the Fireside Lounge. Masks are required.
The Owl’s Nest has begun to screen any guests eating at the restaurant (questionnaire and temperature check).
Garden Court Dining will continue to be available only to our Garden Court Apartment Residents. Please make use of our take out service.
Maintenance work orders will remain “essential only” for the next two weeks. Housekeeping services will also remain discontinued during that time.
PLEASE PUT ON A MASK if the staff is coming to work in your residence. We have instructed our team members not to enter your home if you are not wearing a mask.
Our task force is very concerned about the community spread and the holidays. Again, I encourage you to plan your events very carefully. Think through what the days will look like for you? Make any changes you can to assist in stopping the spread. These decisions are difficult. Yesterday, Pennsylvania and Lancaster County reached an all-time daily high of positive cases at 5,531. Lancaster County had 247 positive cases. We need to be alert.
It is your simple actions that will keep both you and your loved ones safe. Wash your hands, wear a mask, and social distance. Social distancing will be increasingly difficult with the arrival of the holidays and cold weather. Thank you for doing your part to keep Moravian Manor Communities a safe place to live and work.
I also encourage you to continue to get out and walk. Yes, it is a little cooler, but you should be OK with a jacket and hat (watch for wet leaves on the sidewalks). I recently saw a quote that read, “Living through a pandemic is like being sixteen again. Gas is cheap, and I am grounded.” There is some truth in that statement! Stay well, keep each other in your prayers, and make wise decisions.
For those of you seeking additional information, continuous updates are available at the following websites:
From: David Swartley, President/CEO Date: November 3, 2020 RE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #28
Happy Election Day! I am sure that most of us concur that it is time to have the election “over.” The fact that Pennsylvania is a “swing state” certainly has put an added burden on all of us. Having the pandemic as a constant cloud over us is also emotionally wearing. Please find effective ways to provide for self-care.
I am writing to give you an update regarding the COVID-19 virus. As I shared with you last week, it appears the fall surge is upon us. I share some of our most recent testing data below:
• Two weeks ago, four employees tested positive. As directed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), team members must self-quarantine for up to 14 days.
• One week ago, three additional employees tested positive. Again, team members must self-quarantine for up to 14 days.
• On Sunday, November 1, a resident on Herrnhut Personal Care tested positive for COVID-19. At the time of this writing, the resident is asymptomatic.
• On Sunday, November 1, we learned of a couple residential living residents on the Founders Campus tested positive for COVID-19.
• Our testing from October 29 and October 30 yielded no further positive tests from residents or employees. (great news!)
Reading the above data points out that we need to maintain and enhance our vigilance. Regrettably, the activity has resulted in another pause in our visitation. The increased viral activity also means that we are universally testing all employees (and most residents) until we have two weeks of no positives. Management of the pandemic is an emotional strain for all residents, staff, and family members. At our COVID-19 Task Force meeting on Monday, November 2, we also decided to announce the following guidelines to stop any further spread.
• Garden Court Dining will only be available to our Garden Court Apartment residents. Please make use of our take-out service.
• Any activity groups that meet in the Garden Court area or the Woods Apartment building are restricted from meeting for an initial period of two weeks.
• Maintenance work orders will revert to essential only for the next two weeks.
• The Beauty Salon services for RL are on hold for the next two weeks.
• PLEASE PUT ON A MASK if the staff is coming to work in your residence. We have instructed our team members not to enter your home if you are not wearing a mask.
As the pandemic continues, it becomes even more challenging to comply with restrictive guidelines. As we approach the holidays, I would encourage you to plan your events very carefully. Think through what the days will look like for you. Make any changes you can to assist in stopping the spread. I understand and empathize that these decisions can and will be excruciating.
Nevertheless, have these conversations with your family and friends today! It is your simple actions that will keep both you and your loved ones safe. Wash your hands, wear a mask, and social distance. Social distancing will be increasingly difficult with the arrival of the holidays and cold weather. Thank you for doing your part to help keep Moravian Manor Communities a safe place to live and work.
For those of you seeking additional information, continuous updates are available at the following websites:
