Just recently, the United States suffered another shooting spree. How do we deal with that reality that people died? How do we support those who live in the community? How do we handle our response as long distance observers? How do we deal with people who are mentally and emotionally unstable in this country? How do we manage the fears and anxieties that arise from this sort of calamity?
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a system developed by Gary Craig to support people in managing their own stress and trauma. For those of us who are fairly stable, EFT is a wonderful support in times of confusion or trauma. Remarkable success has been realized by veterans and others suffering from PTSD, and individuals suffering with phobias and anxiety issues have found relief.
This simple, self-help series balances the meridian systems of the body, thus supporting organ health, energy, and emotional balance. Following is an overview of EFT to help you with your concerns such as anxiety, fear, physical pain, and other body imbalances.
Identify the issue. Then determine the stress level the issue is causing by assigning it a number from one to ten. This is the “Subjective Unit of Distress” (SUD).Sensory awareness of how things affect you is an essential part of the healing process.
Create a Set Up Statement. This alone can help shift the energy in your body, as it acknowledges the negative––the pain, fear, and imbalance. At the same time, it acknowledges the part of us that is OK. A typical set up statement might be, “Even though I have this shaky fear, I deeply and completely love and accept myself.” While you repeat this statement, you will gently tap or rub a place on the line of the little finger called “karate.” It is where your hand would hit a block of wood to break it, halfway between the base of the little finger and the line of the wrist.
Tap the Series. This will balance all twelve bilateral meridians and the conception and governing centerline meridians. Acknowledge the negative. You might say, “This shaky fear” as you gently tap or rub each of the following points: 1. Inner eyebrow; 2. Outer corner of the eye; 3. Under the eye; 4. Under the nose; 5. Under the lip; 6. Under the collarbone; 7. Under the arm; 8. Lower ribs; 9. Heels of the hands; and 10. Crown of the head.
Build a Bridge. Notice whether the SUD level comes down and takes the edge off your distress. When it drops below seven, make statements about the direction you want things to shift and your readiness to shift. Tap or rub the points as you say things such as “I’ve done this long enough. I’m ready for change.”
Tap on the Positive. As the SUD level drops below three, consider what you want your desired state to be. Say it as if it is already there: “I choose ___________. I am ___________.”
Use this tool to help you maintain your own balance and to help your friends.
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