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Can EFT Change Our Fundamental "Models" (Beliefs) In this informative 3 Part Series, Gene Monterastelli answers several questions that EFT practitioners are often asked. In this second article he tackles the subject of how EFT can play an important role in changing nonproductive “models” (beliefs) that we hold of the world. Gene is an EFT practitioner in Baltimore, MD, and author of numerous articles on EFT that appear regularly on his website http://eftQandA.com. He can be e-mailed directly at eftqanda@gmail.com.
In part one of this series (part 1), we looked at how the human mind creates models of information from our experiences which enable us to quickly assess the situation we are in. In the part we also looked at how when these models are inaccurate and/or incomplete and can cause us problems. In part two of this series (part 2), we looked at how EFT can be used to update and changes these models to be more accurate, therefore serving us better. In this third part of the series we are going to look at how our personality affects our ability to use EFT to change these models. At the end of part two we saw that EFT is more or less mechanical process. If EFT is done correctly it will work. It does not require you to believe that EFT will work and it does not require you to have the intention for healing to happen. But there are two ideas that must be kept in mind for the statements of the last paragraph to be true, and for EFT to be an effective tool in our lives. First, EFT must be done correctly. When I say "done correctly" I am not merely talking about the mechanics of tapping on the body or saying the reminder phrase just perfectly. Yes, it is important that we do tap on the right points, but we can only say that we are doing EFT correctly when we are installing the emotion or model in our energy system so we can do work on it. Simply saying a phrase out loud does not insure that we are bringing the emotion into the system. I can say "This pain in my neck. This pain in my neck. This pain in my neck." and be thinking about what I am going to have for dinner tonight. From the outside it looks as though I am doing EFT correctly, but in reality I am just going through the motions. This cannot be emphasized strongly enough, especially to those who are just starting with EFT. The words we use are not magic. They don't have to be perfect. They don't have to said in just one way. The phrases we say are only important in the way they help us to tune into our problem. When I am working with clients and they are crying (and have an Intensity Level of 9 or 10) we don't need to say anything out loud if we don't want to. They are completely tuned into the issue. As the issue comes down in its intensity, we can then start using the phrases to make sure the client stays focused on the issue. EFT is a mechanical process that works, "when we do it correctly". Second, if we believe EFT works we are going to be more likely to do it than if we don't believe. This is really common sense. It could be absolutely true that if you stand on one leg for 23 minutes each night humming "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" that you are going to find your true love. BUT -- there is no way I am going to believe it. So it doesn't matter if it true or not, because it will have no effect on my life. My belief doesn't affect what happens if the action works, but my disbelief is going to prevent me from doing it. In this case for all intents and purposes it doesn't work, because it doesn't work for me. EFT is no different. If you don't believe it is going to make a difference in your life, you are much less likely to do it. This is probably the only way belief can affect EFT's effectiveness. We will be more willing to try it when we are around people who believe in its effectiveness. We might even try it from time to time on our own, but if we find some resistance, or the moment the one minute miracles stop, we will stop using the tool. EFT is a powerful tool * which works regardless if we believe in it or not * which we won't do unless we believe in it, therefore our belief will determine if it is effective in our lives. _________________________________________________________________________________ To learn more about Dr. Carrington’s set of training CDs, EFT Choices in Action, see http://www.MasteringEFT.com THE EFT CHOICES MANUAL: Introducing the Positive in EFT is the definitive book on Dr. Carrington’s EFT Choices Method. For information, or to purchase go to: http://www.masteringeft.com
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02/15/08 |
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