"To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear"
~Stephen Levin
Geli's Story
Building a Sisterhood Lifeline
Hope ♥ Healing ♥ Joy
It may have been pre-written in my Family DNA.
Whilst I have a most fascinating ancestral story across the board, one genealogical line, my maternal-paternal ancestors heritage shows evidence of healing and pharmaceutical activities. The now Thuringian Pharmacy Museum Rosenthal in Germany dating back to the 16th century, is part of my Rosenthal & Heydrich ancestors where they were pioneers in that branch of healing. However, my healing, naturopathic, herbal, pharmaceutical line most likely goes back way, way beyond that. (Maybe even witches destroyed during the inquisition ... who knows ...)
I followed in those footsteps from the natural science but also from the metaphysical and spiritual angle.
In 2010 I came across the Essential Oils distilled by Young Living. Essential Oils and natural healing arts, both from the herbal and energy psychology perspective were already part of my life for many, many years. I fell in love with the philosophy, vision & mission and the products of Young Living.
However, because my team leaders are all American, again with the highest of science credentials, all of which are PhDs, I had no connection here in the UK, where I live in London. In all transparency, I struggled with the business side of Young Living, not because of the frankly amazing compensation plan, but because the UK and Europe have quite different ways in operating, both regarding business, and health & wellness products due to more stringent European legalities.
Navigating cultural nuances, preferences, and consumer behaviours specific to the British/European market, essential for health & wellness network marketing business success, became a challenge for me, especially as my American team leaders were not that familiar with them. Cultural nuances such as the subtle differences in values, beliefs, customs, and social norms that shape consumer behaviour and perceptions, plus the far tougher and stringent European health laws which make the American FDA almost feel easier.
On top of it, the UK has the National Health Service (NHS), where medicines and medical procedures are so subsidized that a fair amount is actually free. A lot of people here have the mindset that the easy reach of heavily subsidized pharmaceuticals is preferable to a balanced conscious wellness lifestyle.
I also shared the plight of many wellness and healing arts professionals at this stage in my life at this age,
Such as:
Financial Insecurity: not being able to retire due to lack of savings or investments, which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety.
Physical Exhaustion: As a wellness professional in the healing arts, our work can be physically demanding and finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with the physical demands of our job.
Lack of Time: We tend to be constantly working with little time for ourselves. This can lead to burnout and associated health issues.
Feeling Undervalued: Despite years of experience and expertise, often feel undervalued in our profession, leading to feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction .... and the list goes on.
I was already a member of the company Young Living Essential Oils. As explained in my *science lineage* , I was familiar with essential oils long before I was introduced to YL (Young Living).
As mentioned, I have a most wonderful American 'upline' in YL, Dr. Sharnael Wolverton-Sehon, a naturopathic ND; Dr. David Stewart, a bio-chemist and quantum mechanics scientist; and Marcella Vonn Harting, PhD, Royal Crown Diamond with YL, and double PhD in Neuropsychology. So, the science side was covered, and from my own personal experience of the essential oils from YL, and the oils infused products, I knew they helped and supported me in every aspect of my being, mind, body and soul.
I finally aligned with two European RCDs (Royal Crown Diamond), a most loving heart-centered husband and wife team, to mentor me on the business side. Yes, I stayed faithful to my American upline, but now I also benefit from my Austrian cross-line friends, Vijay and Ulrike (Ulli) Churfürst Hanzal, who really thoroughly understand the different European cultural landscape, and how to grow the business against all odds.
So, what is the moral of my story, my raison d'etre, my dharma, for having given a second chance with life?
(Yes, I managed to die, had a NDE experience, and then was resuscitated, you can read all about that on my 'Meet Geli' Page.
Well, I believe I am to be a catalyst for hope, healing and joy to those who are survival champions in this life, especially my Sisters of a similar or same age as me, and who are willing to work hard, being a coachable mentee, rather than giving up on life, moaning and grumbling how hard life is. If you choose to have a can-do attitude, and to become better in your wisdom age years, rather than bitter, then I will do my utmost for you to live YOUR dreams!