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Pod #433: What does forgiveness really mean?

February 24, 2020 By Gene Monterastelli 9 Comments

One of the most difficult ideas that my clients wrestle with is that of forgiveness and I have found that they often lack a clear understanding of what forgiveness is and what it is not. When we forgive someone else it can feel like we are saying ...

5 Surprising Reasons You Haven’t Reached Your Goals (plus 5 EFT scripts)

March 9, 2012 By Gene Monterastelli 2 Comments

Question: I have a great list of goals. I know what I want. I know why I want to achieve them. I just can’t seem to move forward. How can I use tapping to move towards my goals? photo by l@mie I spend a great deal of time ...

The Great Visualization Hoax – A 4 Step Tapping Plan Of Attack

February 10, 2012 By Gene Monterastelli 5 Comments

Question: I would like to use visualization and law of attraction principles with my tapping. How can I do that? [NOTE: I have a feeling this article is going to ruffle a few feathers. The science cited is far from definitive, but very ...

“There Is No Such Thing As An Emotional Action” – Is That True?

November 16, 2011 By Gene Monterastelli 7 Comments

This article came from an interview I did with Jared Tendler on performance (Improving Performance with Tapping). At one point in the interview Jared said, "I don't believe there is such thing as an emotional decision." After a brief discussion I ...

Why Do I Have To Tap? – How Is EFT Different From Just Thinking About The Issue?

July 23, 2011 By Gene Monterastelli 5 Comments

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 ...

Transforming Our Critical Voice Into Something Helpful With Tapping and EFT In 8 Easy Steps

June 18, 2011 By Gene Monterastelli 7 Comments

[Note: In this article I am going to be addressing the role of the critical voice. I am going to speak as if the critical voice has a personality and motives. I am not saying the critical voice is a distinct personality or that it is separate from us ...

Layers of Resistance

June 8, 2011 By Gene Monterastelli 1 Comment

This article was written while being powered by a few cups of coffee bought by Judy Fay of Ireland. Thanks Judy! I know that I need to spend time tapping on my issues, but I can't seem to get myself to do it. After the fact (of not tapping) I ...

Stages Of Awareness For The Healing Process (with or without Tapping/EFT)

May 18, 2011 By Gene Monterastelli 9 Comments

In real terms, what does it actually look like when I start making changes in my life with Tapping/EFT? Tapping/Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can make changes in our lives in very practical ways. It allows us to change the way we respond to ...

How Progress Happens – 10 Lessons Learned From Working With The Feeling of Anxiety All Day At Work

February 19, 2011 By Gene Monterastelli 5 Comments

photo by Phil Hollenback Recently I was working with "Kelly." We had been working every week or two for 30 minutes at a time on the issue of anxiety she was feeling at work. When we started working she described the anxiety as being present ...