I really like the idea of exercise. I feel good about myself after I do exercise. But I don’t like ALL exercise equally. I really hate situps (or pretty much any other core exercise). Start tapping on your karate chop point and use the setup statements below. Setup: I really hate situps. I know that … [Read more…]
This video introduces an alternative tapping method using points on your fingers. This method is effective and can be done in circumstances when the full tapping sequence might be inconvenient or inappropriate.
Say this statement aloud, “Who I am is constantly changing.” How true does that feel to you? Rate it on a scale of 0-10 (10=very true) and write down your number. Begin tapping on the karate chop point and say the setup statements. Setup: Sometimes I am confused about who I am. It seems that … [Read more…]
Many of my friends and followers already know that I am intrigued by the Dalai Lama. I was privileged to hear him speak in person once and have been very moved by most of his interviews and books. What I have found most compelling is the apparent congruity between his teachings and his life. The … [Read more…]
This book is a prequel of sorts to the Peaceful Warrior books. I was quite excited when the book was announced and I haven’t been disappointed. I’ve now read it multiple times. Beyond his exceptional ability as a storyteller, Dan Millman succinctly captures the essence of our modern yearnings for lives that make sense, embrace … [Read more…]
Who pushes your buttons? Do you like the way that you respond when your buttons get pushed? Tap along to reprogram those buttons and your responses.
Anxiety is a complex subject. This video addresses the form of anxiety that is under the surface, but there isn’t necessarily a clear reason for it. The focus of the tapping is focused on reducing anxiety by small amounts without compromising the need for safety that anxiety actually seems to provide.
Have you ever eaten something you had decided you weren’t going to eat or eaten more of them than you had intended? Sadly, it happens to me more frequently than I would like. What usually happens next is the thought “I might as well eat whatever I want because I already blew it.” The tapping … [Read more…]
Meditation is a form of mental discipline. There are many forms and styles of meditation. One is to follow or focus on your breath. Other people may meditate while focusing on an icon or object. Reciting a mantra can be useful for other people. Guided meditation in which one imagines a scene or event can … [Read more…]
Start tapping on your karate chop point. Say these words aloud: Nothing calms me down better than food. Even though nothing calms me down better than food, I don’t like what it does to my body. I am open to learning new ways of calming down. I’m also open to learning more about the things … [Read more…]