ISSUE #5: What If?
Welcome to Issue #5 of the Attracting Abundance Newsletter. The topic is What If?.
***See SCHEDULING ANNOUNCEMENTS below for details of Carol's NYC Abundance class on June 4th and Advanced EFT with Steve Wells and David Lake***
The thought that we could make our wildest dreams actually come true is exhilarating for some, threatening for others. Most of the time, we don't allow ourselves to have really big or special dreams. Millions of us dreamers were told "don't get your hopes up; you'll only be disappointed."
But just suppose, for a moment, that not only could you get your hopes up, but that you should indeed get your hopes up because this will in fact increase the chances of your dreams coming true. Hmmm...What if...
So the topic of this newsletter, is WHAT IF...
What if it is good to daydream?
What if being happy is good for all of us?
What if it is right to feel hopeful?
What if feeling grateful is healthy?
What if counting your blessings is brilliant?
What if it is better to feel expectant?
What if those well-meaning teachers and parents and coaches had their hopes dashed so many times that they were just trying to protect us, but they taught us the wrong lessons?
I have used the What If tapping sequences for some of my clients who have been diagnosed with serious illnesses. It feels like too big of a leap for them to say "I choose to feel healthy" or "I deeply and completely accept my body anyway" so they play with the words of EFT statements and entertain certain scenarios that, if possible, would be miraculous. This way, there is no internal fight or resistance. It's simply a fun What If statement. If you are willing, try this experiment for a few weeks, and see what shifts in your energy system or thought process.
Below you will find EFT Setup Phrases followed by two rounds (one negative and one positive) for this newsletter's topic, What If.
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 there has never been enough for me, I deeply and completely love and accept myself anyway."
"Even though I was taught to have small goals, I choose to accept all of my dreams now."
"Even though they told me not to reach too high, I choose to believe in miracles."
"Even though I'm afraid to expect success, what if I get my hopes dashed, I have decided to try an experiment."
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'm afraid to get my hopes up."
Side of Eye: "What if they taught me the wrong lesson?"
Under Eye: "I'm afraid to reach for my goals."
Nose: "They said I shouldn't have high hopes."
Chin: "What if my dreams could come true?"
Collarbone: "What if they are already on their way?"
Under Arm: "I'm afraid to get my hopes up again."
Head: "I'm afraid to try something new."
***Now for the positive focus on the solution***
Eyebrow: "I choose to accept myself and look forward to my dreams."
Side of Eye: "I love expecting my dreams to come true!"
Under Eye: "What if there is plenty for all of us?"
Nose: "What if there is enough and I am enough?"
Chin: "What if feeling good is good for me?"
Collarbone: "What if feeling happy will help my dreams to come true?"
Under Arm: "What if my dreams are about to be fulfilled?"
Head: "I love feeling grateful for my dreams."
I recommend using this round again, and notice if any "yes, but's" surface. Then make those the topic of your next tapping session. Also, make up your own What if... statements and see how you feel.
2. RECOMMENDATIONS AND TIPS:
This week I recommend that you tap using positive statements only, such as "I love feeling good," or "I choose to feel confident," or "I know my dreams are on their way to me." I am recommending this for two reasons: (1) It will make you focus on the good things in your life and actually direct your energy towards the emotions in your tapping statements, and (2) It will make the "Yes, but" objections you have collected over time surface so you can tap on them. This may surprise you, but when you find your mind fighting this, use it as feedback for tapping targets.
While this recommendation is surprisingly simple, (no need for an Even though statement) many people find themselves resistant to it. This of course is good feedback as well. Why wouldn't you focus on your dreams coming true?
Easy Tip:
My tip for this newsletter is to use your non-dominant hand for tapping for a few weeks. I am right handed, and 99 % of the time I use my right fingers to tap. While it feels awkward to use my left hand, I believe it is good to "shake things up" and use different brain circuitry involved in different levels of coordination. It takes more effort, which is good!
Another Recommendation...
Many of you sent me wonderful emails about your responses to the "Are You Sitting Down" Abundance Game. So I thought I would repeat this suggestion. Here is my original recommendation from the last newsletter:
Another of my favorite Abundance Games is what I now call the "Are You Sitting Down?" Game. I "pretend" to leave a message on my close friend's answering machine that begins, "Hi, it's me, are you sitting down?" Then I have a good time exaggerating whatever abundance story I am intending to manifest in my life. For example, it might sound something like this: "Hi Lisa, it's me. Are you sitting down? You won't believe what happened. I was about to walk out the door when I got a call from the CEO of that huge corporation I told you about. He wants to hire me to be their in-house stress management counselor for an unbelievable amount of money! He only wants me to come one day a week, so I don't have to give up the radio show or my regular clients. Perks include a car service to and from the company, lunch in the corporate dining room, a year-end bonus, and other extras. The one day fee will be more than I usually make in a week! Call me back as soon as you can. Bye."
Variations of this game is listed in my e-book, "Attracting Abundance with EFT."
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
3-1. Mondays June 6 and June 13 3:00 pm Eastern Time:
I have been appreciating your feedback about the internet radio show I am hosting. Keep listening; the company is very pleased with our "numbers." Here are the details for upcoming shows.
I am hosting a new series on the Internet Radio station, http://www.health.VoiceAmerica.com. The title of the 13-week series is: "Attracting Abundance: The Energy of Success." The show airs at 3:00 p.m. EDT every Monday afternoon August 22.
I interviewed EFT founder Gary Craig for the debut show. The archive versions of past shows can be accessed "on demand" at: http://www.attractingabundance.com/voiceamerica.html.
My guest on Monday June 6 at 3:00 p.m. EDT will be Dr. Alex Lees of Vancouver on the topic of improving self esteem with EFT. For more on Dr. Lees, visit http://www.DrAlexLees.com.
On Monday June 13, my guest will be Steve Wells from Australia on the topic of the New Psychology of Peak Performance. For more on Steve Wells, go to http://www.EFTDownUnder.com.
Those of you familiar with EFT will recognize these two practitioners as some of EFT's finest and most sophisticated. They have contributed enormously to the field of Energy Psychology. To tune in "LIVE" at the designated time of the show, go to http://www.health.voiceamerica.com. The call-in phone number is (866) 369-3742. Each week the show will be rebroadcast later the same day as well as several other times during the week.
3-2. Saturday June 4, 2005:
I will be teaching a one-day class called Attracting Abundance with EFT from 10:00--4:30 on Saturday, June 4th in New York City. This class is being sponsored by the Center for Spirituality and Psychotherapy.
I will be teaching how to combine EFT, the Law of Attraction and Abundance Games to maximize your ability to magnetize abundance and prosperity into your life. While these classes are always fun and attract a great group of participants, you will "take away" very practical tools, recipes, exercises and demonstrations to change your life. If you are really ready to embrace abundance in every part of your life, please join me.
To Register, call N.I.P. at (212) 582-1566 ext. 123, and speak with Shannon.
3-3. Upcoming Advanced EFT Workshops with Steve Wells and Dr. David Lake from Australia:
Vancouver, BC Workshops:
June 4-5: EFT and The Power of Self-Acceptance: "In this uniquely humorous, amazingly different and emotionally engaging experiential workshop, you’ll learn the astounding power of true self-acceptance and how it can lead you to a place of profound personal peace."
June 6-7: The New Psychology of Peak Performance: "A workshop to transform your dreams into reality."
Albuquerque, NM Workshop:
June 10-13: Provocative Energy Techniques (PET): "PET combines advanced patterns of EFT with the humorous and paradoxical communication style and techniques of Provocative Therapy and Brief Therapy."
For more details on any of the above workshops, go to: http://www.eftdownunder.com/events.html.
3-4. Audio CDs, "Weight Loss with EFT"
This 5 CD set follows a wonderful group of people struggling with cravings, limiting beliefs, sabotage behavior, and relapse prevention. They were taped from a 4-week teleclass series during the Fall. (Due to a technical error during one of the evenings, I offered a make-up class, so this set is actually 5 CDs instead of 4.) I feel confident you will love these participants as they openly and honestly grapple with their conflicts about losing weight. You will be able to tap along as many times as you wish, getting the benefit of reducing anxiety, cravings, neitralizing your sabotage behavior and more. This set of audio CDs teaching EFT for weight loss can be ordered though http://attractingabundance.com/store.html.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at Carol@CarolLook.com.
Thanks,
Carol
http://www.attractingabundance.com