TY Cate : ) ... I post the following as it relates to keeping on track and might offer up insights on how to stay the course for those struggling with reaching their goals. Although comes from my own personal point of view.
End of Day Three: (From an EFT perspective) Emotional Freedom Techniques which I briefly mentioned in my last vlog:
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Just quickly ...
Note* "Even though I have this _____________, I deeply and completely accept myself" I struggled with the last part of that statement during the EFT induction whilst processing the information before doing group. At first I reasoned that I already accept myself and found the "set up statement" might set up a predisposition or hold me back in some way. After the induction and then during group whilst the others spoke out loud I remained silent due to this conflict I found withing this universal statement. I decided to give in and join in reciting as we practiced the method. I am glad I did. I felt an immediate reduction in tension both within myself and also of that, to which I sensed in the room once I joined in. The facilitator new I had an issue with the statement so it was no surprise to me to sense his appreciation when began to participate when I did. I also noticed it in others. I beleive many of us in that room are quite sensitive people. The conflict I once had with the statement seemed to wane very quickly as I felt acceptance pretty much straight away as soon as I joined in.
I pondered on this later ... and began to understand why my mind resisted as it did. My response initially was to explain I thought "I will be kind to myself" was a better fit for me as in chaining the EFT set up statement being (on the initial tapping) → "Even though I have this _____________, I deeply and completely accept myself" - TO - "Even though I have this _____________, I will be kind to myself" My mind was and has a tendency to focus on things outside myself ... especially when it comes to blame. The last part is hard to explain. No matter the long list of reasons my mind would like to come up with, I can see now that the initial statement fits rather quite well. In fact it makes perfect sense to me now. My resistance to it is now in fact spotlighted and something of a revelation to myself.
Making deep connections with people, places and things is important. My struggle is mostly the way I assimilate information as well as relay it. Tuning In is something I need to do before I can function with even the most basic of information.
Loosing track now ... but it was an important revelation for me to note before calling the day quits. I'd like to talk more about this process of tuning in when it comes to such healing techniques. If not for all the opening up to Echkart and Watts ... I might of missed why it was I resisted like so.
Another big revelation I got from that group other than resistance to accept myself - was the importance of thinking in terms of SENSES - when attempting to connect with unknown and obscure blockages within one's body meridian. You see in the setup statement one is to fill in the blank line → "Even though I have this _____________, I deeply and completely accept myself"
The idea is to identify some kind of negative barrier in one's life ... a trigger. Knowing how the system works is one aspect ... the other in knowing what you want to use it for. Universally I think its best to work with emotion - yet it is so personal to each individual often triggered by events, places, people, things and so on.
SO in the blank space you look to Identify the barrier/trigger and also to then include some kind of positive affirmation. I know the term affirmation is worn out these days - the point is to put alongside the less than desirable trigger as positive phrase that seeks to console and provide resolution. Affirmations loose their charm quickly because so many people use them for short term fixes that even when they do work result in short term gains.
I will come up with an example on how I will create my own "set up statement" for the beginning part of the tapping procedure.
Hmmmm:
"Even though I have this _____________, I deeply and completely accept myself"
"Even though I struggle with unrelenting thoughts that scratch the walls inside my head and leave me with an uncontrollable itch -
I will sleep soundly tonight whilst my mind gives way to soothing thoughts as I deeply and completely accept myself"
Righto - sound on par for a beginner to this process. FIRST - I identified a root cause and have given myself something to work with. I also put some thought into describing this uneasy "feeling" I tried to give it some kind of tangible sense ... I did what I could to connect with it. Using temperature seems to be a common theme however for this I leave it out for now. I agree temperate is good and should be used whenever one can. Cooling Pain or Warming loneliness - kind of thing. Temps for anxiety can be all over the place when first starting with racing thoughts so I get to temps later. I am very much a visual person and struggle with language. Color will do when words fail. Point is I did what I could to feel the pain that keeps me from well rested sleep or keeping focused in general.
SECOND - The following part of the statement accepts the first part by matching the discomfort with comfort in a way that stays true to the feeling - to the sensing - to connecting in a way that brings both visual/mental and physical relief. The beginning and end part of the entire statement work well in a similar way. EVEN THOUGH - acknowledges the hardship, whilst I DEEPLY AND COMPLETELY ACCEPT MYSELF prevents resistance through compassion.
Something like that.
I do know from experience when it comes to self hypnosis opening oneself up to receive and tune it is vital to Identifying blockages - I knew that without even knowing anything about scripting ones own issues. I was using Guided self hypnosis which is a great way to start. I have always been naturally good at tuning in. I think this EFT is the next step for me to start scripting my own resolutions. That combined with the energy meridian and my recent reading on energy psychiatry ... I think this new group is going to be a very powerful tool indeed! The thing to remember as was pointed out to me ... is that the T in EFT is plural as in Technique'S
Thankfully I have a good understanding in many of them as well as practiced them.
Anyways ... see what happens. Just thought I should start talking more about this kind of thing.
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Now it's definitely time for my Soothing Sleep - please do excuse the bed sheets.
Adios until next post. ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
BEGINNING OF DAY FOUR:
Smiles - because I know it's yet another wall of text. : ) - Day 4 Now. I think I nailed yesterday from Caloric & Nutritional point of view. It was enough to sustain me yet allow my body to heal. I understand the amount and type of fuel will change as my physical and emotional requirements demand (call for). In this respect Tuning In to one self is key and I think I am starting to fine tune this crucial element. My approach is getting better with each time I say "No" to unhealthy choices and reassess my self. My determination, passion and desire for healing are starting to pay off. I was reminded by a good friend to pat myself on the back for the transformation I have enabled for myself. Thanks good friend for the recognition; I now pat myself on the back. : )
There is more I would like to write, however I have to admit that Day 4 is presenting me with a sense of taking it easy. It's not something I can put into words at this point other than if I wish to let my body heal itself from consumption point of view, that I need to allow my body to physically relax today in order to let this emotional knot that seems to be surfacing.
I did some tapping last night before I went to bed. I just shortened my new set up statement that connected with last night and did more tapping than chanting of said statement. I felt I had made a strong enough connection in the process of formulating my statement so was more than content to just say "I will sleep soothingly tonight" - "I will sleep soothingly tonight" - "I will sleep soothingly tonight"
I believe that's the process of EFT ... to design and connect deeply with the initial set up statement which is used with the first part of tapping and then follow on with a shortened version of statement whilst tapping 5 times on each of the appropriate and following points. I will of course nail the process in the coming weeks. My point is that time I took with my post and connecting with desire - combined with purification of my more mindful eating - IMO - is helping me with the crucial element of tuning in, connecting with those blockages; even when I am unable to articulate what that is.
On that point, I know that today is a day for taking it easy. Not meaning to lay around the place, but just to implement those strategies that allow me to function well without over loading my bodies needs.
Hence I now go for a long walk whilst it's still twilightish - finish off catching up on house hold chores (get on top of things today) as well as do some mild yard work now that the hard yakka is out of the way. Get some sunlight (sensibly so) and reap the benefits of being in a place that does not require pushing too hard in order to receive.
That's a wrap for now.
PS -
I have been creating my own random stretching routine throughout the day which has been a huge help to helping deal with both cravings and pain.
Hope you pop on by. I could use the encouragement.
