Tapping – EFT
Today’s guest blog post is by Cathy Huffman (@tranquilsoul):
Last Sunday, Tess and I introduced you to the wonderful world of tapping (EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique). We discussed some of the ways tapping can be used to reduce discomfort or nervousness, eliminate limiting beliefs, or prepare you for an upcoming event. Tapping works by activating the end points of our body’s meridian system similar to the techniques used in acupuncture and acupressure. But, tapping does something different. It allows you to think about a situation, a memory, an upset, and say words about the situation. Saying these words and feeling the emotions along with the tapping is what allows your body to clear the emotional charge. Completing a quick round of tapping to center yourself and find a more peaceful perspective is perfectly OK. However, it is also very important to make sure you aren’t ignoring deeper feelings or limiting beliefs that are really holding you back. A very common and effective way to utilize tapping is to clear a limiting belief that you have carried from childhood. This kind of tapping may require more time, a little more deep honesty, and perhaps even, an EFT practitioner or tapping coach to help you hone in on the beliefs that are impacting your life. Here are a few tips to help you get started:
- What’s a theme that keeps getting in your way? If you have changed jobs, changed relationships, even moved cross country, and the same problems come back, it is time to look within. This inner work allows you to get very clear on the patterns that are repeating in your life. Do people question your authority? Do you feel invisible in meetings or social interactions? Have you been betrayed more than once? Do you feel like you just don’t belong? Be as specific as you can, try to focus on one theme for now.
- Do you remember the first time something like this happened? Some people can draw a parallel between this pattern and an early memory or experience pretty quickly. Some of us don’t right away, and that’s OK. Consider journaling your thoughts. Try answering these questions. What could this be about? Where did this come from? What is this pattern trying to tell me? Take your time over the course of a few days, and let your mind wander – take a walk, go for a swim, connect with nature, meditate.
- How did this earlier memory make you feel? Once you have found an early memory that you think may be related, it’s time to get in touch with those feelings. Does this memory bring you sadness, anger, shame, guilt? Now you have identified a core feeling that is likely contributing to your own limiting beliefs.
- How emotionally charged is this feeling? Rate your level of discomfort on a scale of 0 – 10. Once you have that number, you can measure any relief you feel after several rounds of tapping. This is where you can begin to tap.
Follow me on Twitter @tranquilsoul where you will see tapping phrases just right for this area of clearing. As always – Make it a great week! Copyright 2014 Destiny Rising, LLC
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