ISSUE #12: Attitude of Gratitude
Welcome to Issue #12 of the Attracting Abundance Newsletter.
***Victims of Hurricane Katrina are being assisted with EFT at a Trauma Relief Center. To offer your help, please contact myekamyeka@yahoo.com. There are also many organizations accepting donations, so please give what you can. Otherwise, surrogate tapping provides another effective way to apply EFT on behalf of the victims.***
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ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE:
In light of the recent devastating events in Louisiana and neighboring states, I thought it would be fitting to focus even more on gratitude. I say "even more" since many of you know that I mention gratitude or focus on appreciation in the exercises, the games or the special tips in nearly every newsletter.
Remember that all of our feelings are influencing our energy system and our vibration. The "cleaner" our energy system is, the higher our vibration. The higher our vibration, the faster we attract what we want into our lives, whether it is money, love, or good health. The Universal Law of Attraction mirrors our energetic vibration. If we are grateful, appreciative, and optimistic, the doors to what we want in our lives will open rapidly. I didn't used to believe this "theory" until I tried a few experiments---the results were undeniable!
The feelings that are the opposite of gratitude and appreciation, ---resentment, frustration, irritability, inadequacy, unworthiness--- can be "tapped on" to clean the decks so to speak, and allow the appreciation into our lives.
So try and identify what you are feeling instead of gratitude, and tap on that this week, making room for appreciation and awe of the blessings in your life.
PAST NEWSLETTERS
I highly recommend that newcomers review past issues of this newsletter. Reading them and tapping along will help you break through comfort zones very quickly. Past newsletters can be viewed by going to the following page: http://www.attractingabundance.com/newsletters/.
Below you will find EFT Setup Phrases followed by two rounds (one negative and one positive) for this newsletter's topic, Attitude of Gratitude.
1. EFT SETUP PHRASES
The EFT SETUP Phrases for this topic are as follows:
While tapping the karate chop spot on either hand, repeat these phrases out loud, (or change the words to fit your exact situation).
"Even though I don't think I have enough in my life, I choose to feel grateful anyway."
"Even though I'm afraid I won't get what I want, I accept and love all of me anyway."
"Even though I feel "less than" and inadequate, I have decided to appreciate what I do have now."
I have indicated where to tap while saying each of the phrases below. You may repeat this round more than once if you wish. (Those of you who are new to EFT may view a chart of the spots on my web site under the EFT pages.)
***Now, for the phrases that focus on the problem***
Eyebrow: "I don't have enough."
Side of Eye: "They always have more."
Under Eye: "I don't know why I don't have more."
Nose: "I'm afraid I won't be taken care of."
Chin: "All I see and feel is lack."
Collarbone: "I have always wanted more."
Under Arm: "There is scarcity all around me."
Head: "I have this conflict about my own abundance."
***Now for the positive focus on the solution***
Eyebrow: "I now realize how much abundance is in my life."
Side of Eye: "I never noticed how much prosperity I enjoy."
Under Eye: "I appreciate the abundance I have and am looking forward to more."
Nose: "I know we are all worthy of abundance."
Chin: "I am releasing these feelings of lack and scarcity."
Collarbone: "I choose to feel grateful for all the prosperity in my life."
Under Arm: "I am so grateful for the opportunities I have to share my wealth."
Head: "I love knowing that receiving abundance is right for everyone."
Then tap on the following phrases as you complete one more round:
I love knowing we all deserve abundance...
I choose to believe in the guidance I am receiving...
I appreciate the prosperity in my life...
I love appreciating my friends...
I'm grateful for all the new opportunities for abundance...
I feel free to appreciate my life...
I appreciate exactly who I am...
I am so grateful for all the prosperity in my life.
2. RECOMMENDATIONS AND TIPS:
Recommendation:
THE THANK YOU GAME: Simple, yet incredibly effective, the Thank You Game will raise your vibration in a matter of seconds. All you have to do is list what you appreciate either out loud or on paper, by starting your sentences with:
Thank You Universe (or Higher Power, God, Inner Being, Spirit, Higher Self
First list things that you are already enjoying, then list things you hope to attract into your life. For example:
Thank You, Universe for my lovely apartment.
Thank You, Universe for all my caring, loving friends.
Thank You, Universe for my excellent health.
followed by:
Thank you, Universe for bringing me the professional opportunities that are perfect for me.
Thank you, Universe for bringing me such a wonderful resolution to the conflict at work.
Thank you, Universe for bringing me avalanches of financial abundance.
There is no limit to how long your list should be. Try listing your Thank You's out loud as well as in written word to figure out your preference.
Again, this "game" is both deceptively simple and wonderfully rewarding. It is one of my favorites.
Tip:
SURROGATE TAPPING is a technique used by many EFT practitioners when they feel helpless, are far away, or want to help someone near and dear to them. Many in the EFT community have been using surrogate tapping for the hurricane flood victims. There are several forms of surrogate tapping. I will describe two:
(1) Choose the person or group you wish to help. When you tap on your karate chop point, use the 3rd person language: "Even though they are scared and frightened right now, I deeply and completely love and accept all of them...Even though they are worried about the future, I choose to send them peace and feelings of safety..." Keep tapping the points using "they/them" as your subject.
(2) Choose the person or group you wish to help. When you tap on your karate chop point, "pretend" you are that person energetically. For instance, "Even though I feel devastated by this loss, I deeply and completely love and accept myself anyway...Even though I have so many fears about the future, I choose to feel calm and peaceful..." Continue tapping on the sequence of points, pretending you are that person and are feeling his or her emotions.
Other tips, recommendations and games can be found in my e-book, "Attracting Abundance with EFT."
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
3-1. Abundance Class in New York City
I will be teaching a 3-hour evening class, ---Attracting Abundance with EFT--- on Wednesday, September 21 in New York City. For registration and location details go to http://www.attractingabundance.com/workshop_schedule.html for details.
(For the new paperback version of "Attracting Abundance with EFT" you may visit amazon.com or go directly to the publisher.
The "Attracting Abundance with EFT" e-book is now being offered with a bonus of the entire book recorded on audio files for the introductory price of $29.95. This offer is available through January 1, 2006. Go to http://www.attractingabundance.com/book.html#ebook.
3-2. Monday September 19 & Monday September 26, 2005: 3:00 pm Eastern Time
Those of you who are new subscribers may not know that I have been hosting a series on the Internet Radio station, http://www.health.VoiceAmerica.com. The title of the series is: "Attracting Abundance: The Energy of Success." The show airs at 3:00 pm Eastern Time every Monday afternoon. To those of you who have been tuning in, I appreciate your enthusiastic feedback!
On Monday September 19, I will interview Certified Trauma Specialist Dave Rourke on the relationship between trauma and addictions.
On Monday September 26, I will interview Sharon Toole, chair of the Toronto Energy Psychology conference, and Energy Therapist practitioner, of Toronto. Sharon can be reached through MeridianPsych.com.
To tune in "LIVE" at the designated time of the show, 3:00 pm Eastern Time, go to http://www.health.voiceamerica.com. The call-in phone number is (866) 369-3742. Each week the show will be rebroadcast several other times during the week.
Past interview guests are listed below, and their interviews can be heard by accessing my archive page.
3-3. Toronto Energy Psychology Conference:
As part of the annual Toronto Energy Psychology Conference in November, I will be teaching a one-day class called "Magnetic Attraction with EFT: Attracting Abundance with the Energy of Love and Gratitude."
As usual, Conference Leader Sharon Toole has put together an impressive list of speakers including:(1) Stanford engineer, William Tiller; (2) self-esteem pioneer, Nathaniel Branden; (3) alternative medicine researcher, Jerry Wesch, PhD; (4) cardiologist and author, Bruno Cortis, MD; and (5) social scientist and futurist, J.J. Hurtak, PhD.
To sign up for pre-conference classes or to attend the entire conference, please go to http://www.TorontoEPC.com.
3-4. National Institute for the Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM)
I have been invited to teach a 16-lesson online EFT course called "Weight Loss with Energy Therapy" for NICABM from September 19 to November 11. To register, go to NICABM. Throughout the 16 lessons, I will teach the class participants how to use EFT with their clients to reduce cravings, neutralize limiting beliefs, eliminate sabotage behavior and prevent relapse. (Listen in to the brief audio postcard.)
I will also be teaching a 3-day beginner's and advanced EFT course in December at NICABM's annual conference on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Sign up through NICABM. Listen in to the brief audio postcard I recorded about the conference.)
3-5. Success and Abundance Unlimited with Carol Look and Steve Wells
For those of you who missed the special announcement earlier this week, Steve Wells and I will be presenting a 3-day workshop on Success and Abundance Unlimited in Dallas, Texas the last weekend in January, preceded by a one evening Fast track EFT course for beginners.
For details and registration information, visit http://www.attractingabundance.com/workshop_schedule.html.
Pay online through the coordinators' web site here, http://www.dashoflife.com/workshops.htm.
If there are any specific topics you would like me to address, feel free to drop me an email and I will add it to my list for future newsletters.
Again, I appreciate those of you who have taken the time to write me about your experiences and successes. I am always interested!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at Carol@CarolLook.com.
Thanks,
Carol
http://www.attractingabundance.com
(Disclaimer: While EFT has been used by thousands of therapists, nurses, social workers, psychologists, doctors, and individuals worldwide with exceptional results and minimal negative side effects, this does not mean that you will not experience any side effects. If you use EFT on yourself or others, you are advised to take full responsibility for yourself and the treatment.)