Expanding My Root Chakra

Our root chakra is the great grounding influence within us. It is represented by the boldness of the color red. A healthy root chakra strengthens us and gives us the necessary will for survival. It also deals with our ability to feel safe and secure in our surroundings and ourselves. Any blockages in this chakra can effect our self-confidence and our social lives as they involve our family and home life. As a child who was raised in a cult religion, when I left that religion (Jehovah's Witnesses) I was lost and adrift. Disillusioned, I didn't know who or what to believe it. I was lost and had to find my way. During this search I came to terms with the physical and verbal abuse that framed much of my family life growing up. A family is a person's foundation and because that was shaken to the core and to quote R.E.M. I was "Losing My Religion", I had to reclaim a part of myself that didn't exist and start from scratch. My root chakra, was blocked for years and it took many steps some intentional and others not to unblock it. Now as an adult I sometimes find myself beset by bouts of anemia (an ailment that often affects people who don't have strong root chakras. Today I realize, that as far as I have come, I still have a lot of work to do. I want my root chakra to blossom fully like a perfectly formed red rose, ready to face any challenging possibility. So my focus in EFT and with yoga will be to further develop my root chakra. It's a journey, and I'm following my path one step at a time. And wearing the color of the chakra you are trying to unfold is encouraged, so I guess it won't hurt to add a lot of red to my wardrobe. Or maybe I just need an excuse to buy a new dress?

Photo Credits: Gregory Szarkiewicz

Something Really Amazing

There is something really amazing happening to me right now.It's this journey inside myself that is full of unexpected turns and forks in the road. It's me fully accepting and loving every part of my from the tips of my toes to the ends of my hair; confident in knowing that my soul is smiling effortlessly as it steadily heals. Overcome depression? Check. Getting past toxic childhood? Check! Achieving personal goals? Check! Working on being deliriously happy? Check. Every time I say to myself that "I'm really doing it," a bright and sunny feeling surges right through me, right from my grounding root chakra to the top of my crown chakra. Wow! There's definitely something happening and it's really, really big! I can feel part of myself changing and growing everyday and I'm not resisting that metamorphosis. I can't wait to see where I'll be same time next year!

Photo Credits: Arvind Balaraman

Working Miracles

What I've seen in barely 2 weeks is an amazing shift in my way of thinking. Using EFT gives you a surprisingly flexible way of looking at the world. Absolutes such as never, and always just don't exist. Practicing EFT on a daily basis whenever you feel stressed and utilizing it to uproot deep-set emotional turmoils, allows your mind and heart to give way to new ground. And there is nothing better then a true fresh start; one that you can really embrace with a spirit of fearlessness and excitement. In doing this we learn to love the innermost part of ourselves to the core and to experience bliss on a level that doesn't have anything to do with our surroundings. The gas prices can rise, the car could break down, business could be slow with a sagging economy, and you might have just had a fight with your family, but none of that matters because within yourself you have this inner knowing that you will be OK. And whatever happens or has happened, you are sharply aware of the fact that you have this unique and amazing coping tool to help you banish the negativity from you life and keep you sane. And that is the beauty of EFT. It really is an Emotional Freedom Technique!

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The Power To Mend A Broken Heart

I've found that EFT is some pretty potent stuff. Since I've been using it as an emotional coping tool, it has helped me immensely. And now I've found that it is also an essential tool for picking up the pieces of your feelings after emotional fallout. I've started to help others with this tool and have found it to be immeasurable in value. I've found that the more I use EFT, the more I want to open up what I've learned to others. I want other people to discover that this is not just a quick fix, but used on a regular basis you address a stubborn issue and all the feelings that come out that are surrounding that problem can rid you of it forever. That's a pretty heavy statement but it is so true. Each time I use it it corrodes that much more of the sediment that had built itself around my heart and soul-- freeing me in ways I've never dreamed were possible. That's the gift and the blessing of EFT. To learn more go here, or watch this informative Youtube video by a super-talented tapping expert to get started quickly!

Working From The Inside Out

Because I've been practicing my EFT faithfully everyday for over 10 days now, a lot of stale and stagnate emotions are starting to surface. I've reflected on how being isolated while being raised in a religious cult from childhood, hampered a lot of my social abilities growing up. Old issues from relationships that I've been through were a popular theme and also self-doubt. I was able to tap through a lot of it with success and come out on the other side with barely a scratch. There are many things surrounding these issues that I still have to deal with, but I'm tapping them away one at a time. The part of me that used to be so empty inside from my 9 year bout struggle with depression is filling up with all the good that I've been establishing with my yoga and EFT and meditation. I'm beginning to center myself and become grounded in my own reality. From the inside out I am starting to glow with calm, focus and healing energy. I know there are a few rough patches ahead, but I am confident that I can navigate right through them.

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Dealing With Emotions

Using EFT to deal with emotions is probably one of the most powerful things that a person can do. You can clear away anger, fear, guilt, and a host of negative feelings that invade our lives. It's OK to feel these things, but when they continue to linger past their expiration date, then they can hamper us and get in the way of our personal growth. I often use EFT to uncover the layers that dwell within me. There I find a lot of unfinished business and secrets hidden within my subconscious that I need to erase and reprogram. My journey is still in progress and only time will tell where I end up, but I'm willing to go on my path; looking ahead to the future.

Soul Blossoming

It's springtime and it's out with the old and in with the new. EFT allows for you to spring-clean your soul. It's only when all the baggage is checked from the terminal that is your life-path that you can move ahead and your spirit can bloom. And boy is my spirit awakening and growing with each new yoga practice and EFT session. All of the old stuck and stale energy is washing away as if an April shower had my mind and heart as it's destination. There's definitely a new beginning on the horizon and I'm excited as to where that start is going to end up.There's nothing more refreshing then striking out on your own with a new discovery awaiting you. I'd love it if every reader of this blog would learn EFT and give it a try. There isn't anything to lose but a whole lot of negative thoughts and feelings, and there's everything to gain.

Photo Credits: Arvind Balaraman