What is the Emotional Freedom Technique?
Has anyone ever really explained, so we could understand, what The Emotional Freedom Technique meant, or what benefits it could have, for our body’s health? You may have heard it referred to as ‘EFT,’ for short.
We have all heard the word: Acupuncture, and we know it as a way of opening the “flow” of energy, within our body, by the use of needles; brought to us by the Chinese.
You may have heard the word : Acupressure. We know it as being, a way of pressing and holding, onto certain places, on the body, to help open the “flow” of energy, by using the skilled hands of a “therapist.”
These places we speak of holding or even needling, are done on energy lines called Meridians.
These act much like ‘highways’ in our bodies.
What are Meridians
They are areas, I am calling “highways,” for a better understanding, that our energy flows through, to balance and improve our health and wellness.
These places we speak of holding or needling, are done on energy lines called Meridians.
Negative thinking
Did you realize that our brains are wired to think negatively?
I heard that and thought, oh here we go with more “fake news,” if you know what I mean.
Scientists say that, on average, our brains are wired to think 12,000 – 60,000 thoughts a day, and that a whopping 80% of those thoughts, are negative, and 95% are repetitive! Well, no wonder we are always beating ourselves up!
Why is that?
Are you ready for this? The Amygdala, our “fight or flight” response, is a safety mechanism for our body.
It has been found that when we tap gently on these 9 tapping points, we can positively alter the brain activity. How incredible is that?
Tapping is when one uses the fingertips; which contain points where these energy channels meet. We have learned that by lightly tapping on these points on the meridians, we can clear an area that one might call, a blocked passage. This action can restore the natural flow of energy to the brain, ending at the top of the head or the Crown Chakra.
When this collection of meridian points converges at the Crown Chakra, it promotes a ‘Spiritual Connection,’ while anchoring in a new balance and alignment, from the tapping round.
Impressing facts
Nine tapping points; what organs they interact with; and what can be achieved by tapping on them.
- The Fleshy side of the hand – pertains to the small Intestine – it releases feeling stuck, promotes moving forward, letting go, releasing grief, and becoming happy in the present moment.
- Eyebrow – pertains to the Urinary Bladder – releases trauma, hurt, and sadness, and promotes peace and emotional heath and wellness.
- Side of Eye – (not the temple, but the bone) – pertains to the Gallbladder – releases resentment and anger, and promotes clarity and compassion.
- Under Eye (bone under eye), pertains to the Stomach – releases fear and anxiety, promotes the feeling of contentment, calmness, and safety.
- Under the Nose – Governing Vessel – releases shame and powerlessness, and promotes self-acceptance, self-empowerment, and compassion for self and others.
- Under Mouth – Central – releases confusion, and uncertainty, and promotes clarity, confidence, and self-acceptance.
- Collarbone – Kidney – releases the feeling of being stuck, promotes ease in moving forward, and boosts confidence, and clarity.
- Under Arm – Spleen – releases guilt, worry, and obsessing, promotes clarity and confidence, relaxation, and compassion for self and others.
- Top of Head – Opens Crown Chakra – a collection of meridian points, promotes spiritual connection, and balances and aligns.
The Emotional Freedom abbreviated tapping points
Here are 9 abbreviated tapping points. Identify what issue you want to address. Address that issue by tapping on the side of the hand.
- Side of Hand.
- EB – Eye Brow.
- SE – Bony side of the eye.
- UE – Bone under the eye.
- UN – Under Nose.
- UM – Under Mouth.
- CB – Collar Bone.
- UA – Under Arm (bra area for women).
- TH – Top of Head.
Issues to tap on using The Emotional Freedom Technique
Here are some examples.
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Fears
- Phobias
- Health
- Pain Relief
- Trauma
- Sleep
- Financial Success
After tapping on some of these issues you chose, you may find that they no longer hold the same intensity for you. Use a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most intense and 1 being nearly 0.
- It allows you to let go of old pain
- Blocks
- Past traumas
- Old thought patterns
- Limiting beliefs
- Helping you respond in new ways
- Ongoing health issues
- Every time you TAP, you form new neural pathways. You can learn to do it by yourself and even practice with your friends. It can only benefit you.
Do something wonderful for yourself, and try this, or have it done for you. Living a more peaceful and contented life is a must for us.