{"id":8341,"date":"2019-08-22T01:00:02","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thewritespot.us\/marlenecullenblog\/?p=8341"},"modified":"2019-08-21T19:08:50","modified_gmt":"2019-08-22T02:08:50","slug":"8341","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewritespot.us\/marlenecullenblog\/8341\/","title":{"rendered":"The mind can’t tell the difference . . ."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Today\u2019s guest blogger is the extraordinary Brad Yates, Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping (EFT) instructor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reposted from his 8\/19\/2019 Email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviewing the Past <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In spite of all the encouragement to live in the present or focus on the\nfuture, most of us are likely to still spend a fair amount of time reviewing\nthe past. And, more often than not, the moments we dwell on are not necessarily\nthe highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal \u2026 but it isn\u2019t without cost. Because the mind can\u2019t\ntell the difference between something that is real and something that is\nimagined, just thinking about past troubles triggers the same chemical\nreactions and the same uncomfortable feelings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given that we create our reality based on what we are feeling, you can see\nwhere this could be problematic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each time we go through those unpleasant experiences, we hardwire those\nmemories and feelings more firmly, making it more likely we\u2019ll keep recreating\nthe same kind of stuff. This phenomenon can be positive if you focus more\non past victories, but that\u2019s not what most of us do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry\u2026 I\u2019m not going to suggest that you force yourself to never\nrelive past moments. That would be a pretty tall order. But I am\ngoing to encourage you to do a certain something when you find yourself playing\nthose old tapes again\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tap. (I know\u2026 big surprise.) \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you tap, you are reducing the stress response. When you tap\nwhile reviewing a past memory, you can remove the uncomfortable feelings.  As\nyou clear those away, it becomes safer to remember those events, because they\nwill not cause you the same \u2013 if any\u2014distress. No more negative vibes\nbeing put out into the cosmos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this way, you can change the past. You can\u2019t change the events (as\nfar as I know\u2026 but we don\u2019t yet have all of quantum physics figured out) \u2013 but\nyou can change your response to them. And it\u2019s only your response to\nevents \u2014the thoughts and beliefs you have about them\u2014that causes distress, not\nthe actual events themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tapping while reviewing past\nevents helps you unlock the emotional patterns, giving you the freedom to\nreconsider what happened, and look at other possible meanings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can even decide to manufacture a positive meaning \u2013 something more\nempowering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Note: you don\u2019t owe it to anyone to stay stuck in a negative\ninterpretation.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you might imagine, this works as well with envisioning the\nfuture. When we think of possible future events with a negative\nexpectation, we are stirring up the same toxic cocktail of chemical as when we\ndwell on past misfortunes. Again, tap when you find yourself doing\nthis. Create the freedom to give yourself permission to imagine and\nanticipate great outcomes, then bathe in those good feelings. This\ndefinitely increases the likelihood of positive results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be mindful of the kind of energy you are putting out there \u2013 it comes\nback. Give yourself the freedom to feel good and think more positively while\nreviewing the past and imagining the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change your mind, change your vibe. Change your vibe, change your\nlife.  😊<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for reading! Please let me know how I might be of further service as you clear emotional pain and embrace the joyful success you so richly deserve!
Be Magnificent! Brad<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic Recipe of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) by Brad Yates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tool I primarily use in guiding folks to greater\npersonal freedom is Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) \u2013 also commonly known as\nTapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a remarkable healing modality based on the same\nprinciples that have been used for thousands of years in acupuncture\u2014but\nwithout the needles. EFT has been reported successful in thousands of cases\ncovering a huge range of emotional, health and performance issues. It often\nworks where nothing else does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of all, anyone can learn and use EFT in a relatively\nshort amount of time, and achieve great results in relieving stress and other\nuncomfortable feelings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad Yates is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Tapping\/EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EFT is a very flexible process and there are many ways to\nuse it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.TapWithBrad.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write Spot blog posts to help when writing about a difficult\ntopic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Write Without Adding Trauma\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Write Your Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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