I?m slowly changing for the better. I?m becoming a stronger, more focused, more self-assured and more grounded person ? much more so than I probably ever have been. All this is the result of using EFT (emotional freedom technique) on a consistent basis every day. When I first learnt the technique I?d use it only when I needed it, and I?d be amazed by the results.
As I began to tap on a more regular basis I started to see some very fundamental changes to some of the more profound behaviours that had been driving me all my life.
The more I tapped the more insights I developed about myself and my life, and the more I understood exactly what I needed to do to change for the better. The beauty of EFT for me is that it allows you to be completely and utterly honest with yourself about what you truly believe you are as a person.
Some of the more conventional schools of personal development thought advocate positive thinking at all times, so that good thoughts and consequent behaviours and habits become embedded in your psyche and body. This is absolutely fine. However, using positive thinking alone can be challenging if every fibre of your being is screaming ?I don?t believe a word of this!?
That scream represents a fundamental dilemma in your mind that can result from saying the affirmation (or positive phrase) out loud, but feeling in your body all the underlying negative emotions that conflict with that affirmation.
The underlying ?stuff? is said to represent your subconscious feelings and thoughts, which are said to be linked to your protection and survival mechanisms. They are therefore very strong, and often overpower any affirmation that comes from your conscious mind.
EFT allows you to start from where you are, and acknowledge your deepest thoughts, feelings and fears in a way that is safe and controlled. Whilst tapping and opening up to yourself you are revealing yourself to yourself. Although this can at times be traumatic (especially if it?s the first time you are really being honest with yourself), it is releasing you simultaneously from all the inhibitions that have kept you limited all your life.
The founder of EFT describes this process as cutting down trees in a forest. The tallest trees get chopped in half each time you perform EFT. This reveals other trees that, too, get chopped in half. Each tree represents an emotion, or issue that you are dealing with. Gradually, over time, all the trees get completely chopped down, and you are left feeling calm, centred, fearless and completely self-assured.
Like myself, EFT can be used to work on the trees in your own emotional ?forest? so that you may come to a place where you feel safe. This secure feeling can come from the knowledge that you have a tool designed to offer release from numerous emotional and physical issues. This can have a positive knock-on effect to your physical health and overall sense of wellbeing.
Carmen Gilfillan is the founder of Stimulus Development & Training. Stimulus is dedicated to helping people raise their game, fulfill their potential and and live their best lives. We do this through Life & Wellness Coaching, as well as training in the areas of personal, professional and spiritual growth. Check out our website at http://www.stimulus.uk.com/Life_Coaching.html to book a free coaching consultation.
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