There is a very important reason for the words we include in our EFT Tapping Set Up Statements.
Acknowledge the Feelings – while tapping on the side of both hands
We say, “Even though I have this fear…” This is an important aspect of the practice, to acknowledge what we are truly feeling and not try to push it away or deny our feelings. There is great benefit in allowing ourselves to feel the fear, or other strong emotions, and allow the energy to move.
Speaking to the Part of Us That Resists Change
Then we say, “Whatever part of me is holding on…”
This is where we get to the “one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake” feeling. We may want very much to release the fear, to feel better, to be more confident, and to move forward. Humans resist change – that’s what we do for protection. In our EFT Tapping practice we can make friends with the parts that are holding us back, even if they are protecting us!
Using Choice Statements
Once we have addressed our fear, for instance, and spoken to the parts that are holding us back, we can shift to Choice Statements by saying: “And I now Choose to be open, to be willing, to relax and let go of the fear and allow the energy to move.”
Reminder Statements – tapping around on the body points
Then we continue the practice while tapping around and repeating a simple reminder statement, such as: “All this fear, all this deep fear, I’m really feeling it in my body. All this fear, all this fear. I’d really like to let it go.”
Tell the Story While Tapping
Or you might say whatever comes to mind while paying attention to your body sensations and emotions: “All this fear, it’s really holding me back, all this fear, I’d really like to let it go. All this fear, I’m really scared about the future. All this fear, I want to move forward. All this fear, I’m feeling so numb.
Releasing Round with Choice Statements
When you begin to feel calmer and the fear has been reduced, do another round, alternating on the body points: “This remaining fear, it’s time to let it go. This remaining fear, that I’m holding in my body, it’s safe to relax and let go. This remaining fear, I’m ready to release this fear from every cell in my body.”
Gratitude Tapping to Complete Your Practice
Remember to complete your practice with Happy Tapping: “I am so grateful for the healing. Grateful for my strong, flexible, healthy body. Grateful for my home, family and friends. So grateful for all of the blessings in my life.”
You are not alone. We are all in this together. Please continue to take good care of yourselves and focus on well being, strength, loving kindness and hope for all beings.