Basic Directions: Whats your level of discomfort or craving (0 = none, 10 = intense)?
Imagine you are a tree and will be clearing from the branches (the conscious mind) to the roots (the subconscious). As you lightly tap each point using two or three fingers, think about the issue/craving and read aloud what is in quotation marks.
1. Karate Chop Pointtap outside edge of hand Say: I release this issue/craving to my Higher Power (God/ Spirit) to transform it and my relationship to it, never to take it back or passively receive it back. 2. Heart Pointsore spot above left breast, gently rub in a circle toward shoulder Say three times: Even though I have this issue/craving, I totally and completely love and accept myself. 3. Crown (top of head)tap around in a circle Say: I bring in Higher Power (Spirit/God/ Light) into all the branches to the deepest roots around this issue/craving and ask for healing for the highest good. 4. Eyebrowtap where eyebrows start, near bridge of nose) Say: I release all the sadness in all the branches to the deepest roots around this issue/craving. 5. Under eyetap on bone just under the center of each eye Say: I release all the fear in all the branches to the deepest roots around this issue/craving. 6. Under nose and chin (using sides of thumb and index finger, tap both spots at onceside of index finger will be under nose & side of thumb will be on chin) Say: I release all the shame and all the embarrassment in all the branches to the deepest roots around this issue/craving. 7. Collarbonetap two finger widths beneath inside of collarbones (close to breastbone) Say: I release all the hurt and all the grief in all the branches to the deepest roots around this issue/craving. 8. Under Armtap spot about four inches below armpit, in line with nipple Say: I release all the guilt in all the branches to the deepest roots around this issue/craving. 9. Third Eyetap between eyebrows Say: I release all the trauma in all the branches to the deepest roots around this issue/craving. 10. Inside wristtap where watchband would fasten, palm side of wrist Say: I release all the pain in all the branches to the deepest roots around this issue/craving. 11. Little finger (either hand)tap on the side nearest the ring finger, next to the nail Say: I release all the anger in all the branches to the deepest roots around this issue/craving. 12. Index Fingertap the side nearest thumb next to the nail Say at least 3 of the following: I release all the energy invested in this issue/craving so I can use the energy for my own well-being; I totally and completely forgive myself for forgetting that I am doing the best I can; I totally and completely forgive myself for allowing this issue/craving to disturb my peace of mind; I totally and completely forgive myself, and I intend to forgive everyone else involved; I totally and completely forgive myself, and I ask for the wisdom to see that everyone involved was acting from a place of unmet needs. Breathe. Reassess your level of discomfort or level of urge. If above 0 or 1, repeat steps 1-12. When at a 0 or 1, continue to step 13. 13. Repeat steps 4 (eyebrow) through 11 (little finger) Say at each point: I bring in Higher Power (Joy/Love) to replace the ____ (sadness, etc.) in all the branches to the deepest roots around this issue/craving.
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