“I’m Stressed Out about the World” - Most of us would be well served to never watch the news again. The amount of negativity, fear, and plain misinformation is terrible. At the same time, burying your head in the sand and not having any idea what’s going on in the world might not be the best move either. So what to do? Is there a way to be informed, and to focus on the issues that matter, without getting so caught up that we’re affected in a negative way? I believe there is—and that EFT can help. The reality is that if we find ourselves stressed out about the planet, politics, wars, and other issues that matter to us, we are damaging our bodies and becoming less resourceful. Getting upset about an important environmental issue doesn’t do anything about the issue itself. Many of us have a false belief that nothing will change unless we become upset. The reality, however, is that we help effect change by positive action—not by being stressed out about the issue. I witnessed this reality just a few weeks ago, through a close friend who cares deeply about animals. She’d become aware of a neighbor who was mistreating many dogs and a horse. She had called the proper authorities, but for certain legal reasons, they were powerless to do anything. Together, we tapped through the emotions surrounding the situation: her anger, feelings of powerlessness (a common theme with world issues!), sadness for the animals, and so forth. When we were done, she felt more at peace and was able to look at what was happening from a new perspective. She still continued to care, but she was no longer miserable while she was doing it. That difference, that small distinction, is massive. We’ll see specifically in the chapter on relationships how, when we change our beliefs, our state, and our approach, people around us change. The same thing is true when it comes to changing the world. #TAPPING SCRIPT: What’s Stressing You Out Most? Take a moment to think about what’s going on in the world that’s stressing you out. Then let’s do some tapping to relieve it. Karate Chop: Even though I’m stressed out about [fill in the blank with your world issue], I choose to relax now. Karate Chop: Even though I can’t stop thinking about [fill in the blank with your world issue], I deeply and completely accept myself. Karate Chop: Even though I’m really worried about [fill in the blank with your world issue], I choose to feel safe now. Eyebrow: I’m so stressed out about this . . . Side of Eye: It’s not right . . . Under Eye: All these problems in the world . . . Under Nose: They stress me out . . . Chin: All this worry . . . Collarbone: All this anxiety . . . Under Arm: About this problem . . . Top of Head: And about the world. Eyebrow: I need to worry about these problems . . . Side of Eye: If I don’t worry about these problems, who will? Under Eye: I have to worry . . . Under Nose: All this worry . . . Chin: All this stress . . . Collarbone: Nothing will change unless I worry . . . Under Arm: Nothing will change unless I stress . . . Top of Head: All this worry . . . Keep tapping until you find some relief, and then let’s do some positive rounds: Eyebrow: I choose to relax . . . Side of Eye: I choose to let go . . . Under Eye: I can relax and still effect change . . . Under Nose: I can let go of these negative emotions . . . Chin: And still care . . . Collarbone: I don’t have to be stressed out to care . . . Under Arm: I don’t have to be stressed out to effect change . . . Top of Head: Letting it all go. How do you feel after that round of tapping? Please share this tapping script with someone you know who might be feeling overwhelmed with something going on in their world! - Nick Ortner
Posted on: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 22:15:01 +0000