This article was written while being powered by an American with vanilla bought by Mrs S B Bridgeford of Dorset, UK. photo by Apple As I am sure you are aware last week Steve Jobs died. He was a galvanizing figure to say the least. He was a thought leader and he demanded a lot of himself (and of his employees). I always enjoyed his interviews and speeches because there always included wonderful nuggets of hope, inspiration and challenge. Here are some of my ...
Tapping To Lift Your Spirits – (This Will Make You Laugh & Make You Feel Better
I came across this video at kottke.org. Tho post simple read: "Two minutes of laughing. If this doesn't make you smile, YOU'RE A MONSTER!". To put yourself in a good mode just hit play and tap (or just hit play). You will smile! LAUGHS! from Everynone on Vimeo. Click here to read what others have to say or add your own thoughts and comments. I would really love to hear what you thing! ...
TapAlong #14A: Taking Risks
"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." - Pablo Picasso Trying new things can be hard. It requires us to put ourselves at risk. It requires us to face the fact that we don't know everything. We know intellectually that there are many things we have tried in the past that we didn't know how to do. Some of them worked out right away while others took time for us to learn. When we recognize that it is OK for us to try new things and that it is OK to not ...
Guilty v. Regret
[In this series we examine the importance of the words we use and how changing our vocabulary can change our mind giving us opportunity for transformation. More articles can be found in this series @ Tools: Words] photo by butupa I have a small checklist that I keep on my desk that I review before every client call I do. The list contains the steps that I most often use when helping a client transform their life. One of the most important steps is forgiveness of ...
TapAlong #13A: It Is A Great Day To Be Alive
Today is a perfect day. That does not mean that everything will be perfect today or that everything will work out the way we want. But there is no other day like today. It is unique, even if we are doing things that we’ve done many times before. This is not some naive way of approaching the day’s real challenges, but it is simply an acknowledgement that today will something special and will never be repeated. ...
Understanding What Is Motivating The Change We Want
photo by Scott Maxwell There are many reasons we want to make changes in our life. Often, the greater the perceived reward the greater the motivation we have. Many times there’s more than one reason for making a change. Understanding these reasons can be key to our transformation. For example, someone might want to quit smoking because they want to feel healthier, they don’t want long term health issues, they are a new parent not wanting to set a bad example for their child, and ...
TapAlong #12A: Seeking Attention
"It is healthier to recognize we are desperate for attention than to deny we are. " R. Hudson We all want attention. We want attention from our loved ones. We want attention from new friends. We want attention from people in power. It is ok to want attention, however it becomes dangerous when we start to judge our worth and value from the amount of attention we receive from others. In the end it is healthier to recognize we are desperate for attention than to deny that we are. When we recognize ...
TapAlong #8A: Looking at things in new ways
There are times when we want to move forward but can't because we feel like we are taking a step too far. We need to know that sometimes it is OK to push the envelope. “Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing ...
Using EFT/Tapping for Serious Medical Issues
I have recently been diagnosed with a rodent ulcer on my chest that will need surgery...or will it? I am unsure what affirmation to use in this instance. Do you have any suggestions on phrases that I should use? photo by pneff There are three really good questions here. Let’s look at them one at a time. Will I need surgery or should I use EFT/Tapping? To be honest I have no idea. I am not a medical doctor and am not qualified to advise you in this way, but I would offer ...
How One Minute Miracles Can Be Bad For The Tapping/EFT Community
[Note: Tapping Q and A is a very personal site written from my point of view. I do not claim to have the only answer or the best answer to any question. These are my reflections and offered as nothing more than that. Most of the articles are written as purely informational. From time to time I offer a more personal opinion on a topic. If this not your cup of tea I would encourage you to check the other great informational resources. As always I would love to hear your thoughts on the topic ...
TapAlong #6A: The crap I know is better than the crap I don’t know
Sometimes it is hard to move forward because we are worried about what might go wrong. Our current situation may not be perfect, but we are aware of that and we know how to manage it. Making changes to our lives invites in the unknown. We might get what we want, but we might also encounter problems for which we are unprepared or problems we can't handle. When considering making changes (even positive ones) part of us is willing to remain stuck with the manageable status quo instead of trying ...
Keeping the Long View – How To Understand The Healing Process With Tapping/EFT
photo by Wally Gobetz Why it is hard to stay focused on one issue over time with Tapping/EFT? I hear from clients all the time that they have a hard time staying focused on an issue that takes more than one session to knock out, or as they work on a issue for a long period they feel like they are not making any progress and lose their motivation for tapping. This something that happens to everyone who taps and it happens for a good reason. One of the characteristics of a strong ...
Pod #67: Creating A Tapping Community Of Support w/ Stephen W. Carter
Let's be honest: Tapping/EFT looks weird when you do it, sounds weird when you explain it, and really is just plain weird. At least once a week as I explaining the work I do and how much I love tapping someone will start to look at me like I have three heads and slowly start creeping away. In any endeavor that we do it is important to have a community of support around us. In these communities we have the opportunity to learn from each other, support each other, and (most importantly) laugh ...
Best Of, Personal Favorites, & Most Visited Free Resources About Tapping & EFT (#7links)
photo by Jodi Green Last year Darren over at ProBlogger recommended an exercise for bloggers that would allow an writer to remind their readers of what they have to offer. The exercise has two goals. First, it is to remind your long time readers of some of the better resources that have been created. Second, to introduce new readers to resources in the archive. When I did it last year it was a fun activity for me to go back look through what is on the site. Here is the updated ...
TapAlong #4: Changing How We See Ourselves and the World
A few years ago I was on retreat with Russ Hudson. At the beginning of the three days he said, "Who I think I am will die in this process. What I lose is my illusions." Often the transformation process isn't about becoming something new but rather it is about seeing ourselves in new ways. Sometimes we are so caught up in an old image of ourselves that we don’t allow ourselves to see a new one. This is also true of how we perceive our life situation. It is possible for the world around us ...
Pod #66: Fear As The Root Of Other Issues w/ Colleen Flanagan
From my point of view the opposite of love is not hate, but instead fear. Fear is a very powerful force. It is very primal and is going to over ride most other emotions an thoughts. In this interview I talk with Colleen Flanagan about the many different faces of fear and how it can be at the root of many other issues. We spend a great deal of time talking about 5 distinct types of fear that can be used as lens to understand many of our deeper issues. Colleen Flanagan Guest: Colleen ...
Why Do I Have To Tap? – How Is EFT Different From Just Thinking About The Issue?
This article was written while powered by a few glasses of iced coffee bought by Frankie Collins of Seattle, WA . Thanks Frankie! Is it necessary to have the intention of releasing or letting go a negative thought, feeling, or physical pain while tapping? I am trying to understand why fretting, stewing, or worrying about an issue consciously doesn't dissolve the negative emotions, but tapping while expressing it does. photo by CARF Brazil There are three distinct concepts ...
TapAlong #3: Dreaming + Work = Progress and Transformation
[Every Monday a new free tap-along audio is added to TappingQandA.com. Make sure you check out the entire Tap-Along Archive. To be able to download these audios comercial free (with a printable script) visit the Tap-Along Premium Membership.] “There are those who work all day. Those who dream all day. And those who spend an hour dreaming before setting to work to fulfill those dreams. Go into the third category because there’s virtually no competition." Steven J. Ross ...
Pod #65: Tapping for Stress w/ Louise Tremayne
Stress is one of the biggest issues of modern life but I think that it is talked about so much that sometimes we tune it out. We need to keep our eye on how stress affects us day-to-day. Tapping for stress is easy to do and is much like brushing your teeth, you need do a little bit daily to make lasting change. In this interview I talk to Louise Woods about the impact of stress on the body and some simple things that you can do right now to improve your mood and your health. Louise ...
Overwhelmed By Emotions While Using Tapping/EFT: Preventing it from happening and dealing with it if it happens
I have so many emotions and memories coming up all at once that I’m overwhelmed by them. It feels like they are queuing up to get fixed! Yes, I’m glad this stuff comes up and I deal with it as it comes, but issues are tumbling out so fast they are landing on top of each other. I can’t spend all day in the bathroom at work! How do I deal with all these emotions without being so overwhelmed? photo by Ashley Pollak I have heard of this experience from a number of my clients. It is much like ...