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EFT TAPPING - THE PROCEDURE

DEFINING AND RATING THE PROBLEM

Identify a SPECIFIC emotional or physical problem or issue. Focus on and name the emotion you are
feeling, such as "anger," "guilt," or "sadness." If you cannot name the specific feeling, just call it "this
emotion," or "this problem." Physical pain and discomfort can also be treated with EFT™. Simply
describe the problem as this "sinus headache," "lower back pain," or "arthritis pain in my left knee."

Next, rate the INTENSITY of the problem on a scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the most intense and
zero being no intensity at all. This scale from 0-10 is called the SUDs (Subjective Units of Disorder) and
is used throughout the EFT™ procedure.

EFT CHART

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INGREDIENT #1: THE SETUP

There are two parts to The Setup:

1. Repeat a Setup Statement 3X while...


2. Continuously rubbing the Sore Spot or tapping tha Karate
Chop Point.

The SETUP STATEMENT follows the format of acknowledging that


you have a problem and then affirming self-acceptance. The default
Setup Statement is, "Even though I have this problem, I deeply and
completely accept myself." Examples include, "Even though I have this
sinus headache, I deeply and completely accept myself," and "Even
though I have this anger, I deeply and completely accept myself." It
doesn't matter whether you believe the affirmation or not, just say it.
And it's more effective to emphasize the words "deeply and
completely."

To find the SORE SPOT, place two fingertips in the hollow of your
neck. Then go straight down the chest about three inches, then over to
either side three inches. This spot may be a little sore. If it's really
sore, rub the other side of the chest or tap the Karate Chop Point.

The KARATE CHOP POINT is the fleshy part of the hand below the
outside of the little finger, the area that is contacted when you make a
karate chop motion on the side of a table. Tap on that spot with two
fingers of your dominant hand while repeating the setup statement
three times. Either the Karate Chop Point or the Sore Spot may be
used during The Setup.

INGREDIENT #2: THE TAPPING SEQUENCE

Perform the Tapping Sequence by tapping about five times on each of the
points listed below (see chart) while repeating a Reminder Phrase and
focusing on the problem. The best Reminder Phrase is a few word
description about the the emotion or problem named in the Setup
Statement. Begin tapping at the Eyebrow Point and follow the Chart from
top to bottom, finishing with the Karate Chop Point.

1. EB = Eyebrow
2. SE = Side of Eye
3. UE = Under Eye
4. UN = Under Nose
5. CH = Chin
6. CB = Collarbone
7. UA = Under Arm
8. TH = Side of Thumbnail
9. IF = Side of Index Finger Nail
10. MF = Side of Middle Finger Nail
11. LF = Side of Little Finger Nail
12. KC = Karate Chop Point
You can tap on points on either side of the body, you can even change sides during the sequence. Tap
just enough to stimulate the energy; don't tap hard enough to harm yourself.

INGREDIENT #3: THE 9 GAMUT PROCEDURE

The 9 Gamut Procedure is a brain-balancing exercise that involves eye


movements, humming, and counting. Always follow the 9 Gamut with another
round of tapping as this adds efficiency to EFT™ and hastens progress. The 9
Gamut does not always need to be included in the process. However, if you do
not get relief from the first two steps of EFT™, then include the 9 Gamut
followed by another round of tapping.

First, locate the Gamut Point on the back of the hand by making a fist and
drawing a triangle back from the knuckles at the base of the baby finger and
ring finger. The depression in the middle of this triangle is known as the Gamut Point (see Chart). Keep
your mind tuned to the problem, tap on the Gamut Point continuosly, look straight ahead and:

1. Close eyes
2. Open Eyes
3. Look down to the floor to the right
(keep head steady)
4. Look down to the floor to the left
(head steady)
5. Roll your eyes around in a circle
6. Roll eyes in the opposite direction
7. Hum 5 seconds of a song (such as Happy Birthday)
8. Count from 1 to 5
9. Hum 5 seconds of a song again.

INGREDIENT #4: REPEAT THE TAPPING SEQUENCE

Tap about five times on each of the following points while repeating a Reminder Phrase and focusing on
the problem:

• EB = Eyebrow
• SE = Side of Eye
• UE = Under Eye
• UN = Under Nose
• CH = Chin
• CB = Collarbone
• UA = Under Arm
• TH = Side of Thumbnail
• IF = Side of Index Finger Nail
• MF = Side of Middle Finger Nail
• LF = Side of Little Finger Nail
• KC = Karate Chop Point

Once a full round of EFT™ is complete, take a deep breath and focus on the emotion or physical
problem you were addressing. Rate the intensity of the ORIGINAL problem or issue on the to 10 scale.
Then compare this number with the original rating before you began EFT™. You will either feel
COMPLETE relief, PARTIAL relief, or NO relief.

If you have COMPLETE RELIEF, you experienced, in a few moments, the power of EFT™! On the
conservative side, a few more rounds of tapping may help the effectiveness of the process and ensure
that the original problem won't return.
When there is PARTIAL RELIEF in the level of intensity, the REMAINDER of the problem needs to
be addressed with another round or so of EFT™. In the subsequent rounds, it is important to adjust the
Setup Statement and the Reminder Phrase to address the rest of the emotion or feeling. Use wording
similar to, "Even though I STILL have SOME of this problem, I deeply and completely accept myself,"
during the Setup Statement. Then repeat, "This REMAINING problem," during the Tapping Sequence.
Do as many rounds of EFT™ as necessary until the intensity of your problem is a zero.

If you experience NO RELIEF after a few rounds of tapping, follow the tips and hints below.

TIPS AND HINTS

The Basic Recipe of EFT™ is a powerful device, about 80% effective. An even higher ratio is possible
when you know how to handle impediments.

1) BE MORE SPECIFIC

One of the most common errors made by EFT™ newcomers is using broad labels for problems and then
being discouraged with the result. Such issues such as "I don't have good relationships," "I can't lose
weight," or "My father always abused me" may seem specific but are actually very general, or global.
Finding SPECIFICS for each of these problems brings up separate ASPECTS that are contributing to
the issue. These aspects can be treated and eliminated one by one until the entire foundation supporting
the issue collapses.

For example, one might say "Even though I have this feeling of inadequacy in relationships, I deeply
and completely accept myself," might prove more helpful that "Even though I have a pattern of bad
relationships." When working with weight issues, you can address certain urges or unhealthy eating
patterns, or even the anxiety underlying the weight problem. And "Even though I have this anger about
my father embarrassing me at my 15th birthday party," will clear up that issue quicker than "Even
though my father abused me." Often seeing progress with specific aspects provides incentive to keep
working on the issue.

2) TREAT ASPECTS SEPARATELY

Aspects sometimes may seem like apparent impediments because they seem to impede progress.
Sometimes as we treat an emotion, another aspect of the same problem arises. Each aspect is a
new portion of the problem that needs addressing before complete relief. Be aware of switching
aspects! Sometimes, when tapping on pain, for example, the pain may have diminished but
soreness or tightness remains in its place. The soreness or stiffness is another aspect that needs to
be addressed separately of the pain. When emotions or aspects change, keep tapping and change
the Setup Statement and Reminder Phrase to reflect the new emotion, or aspect.

3) BE PERSISTANT

Whether working with a specific aspect or with a general issue, persistence is sometimes the key to
success. Although you may see "instant" success with EFT™ with some issues, many times creativity
and patience are the difference between failure and success. The key to real success is to get the issue to
a 0, not just stop at a 2 or a 3. Be flexible, follow emotions or pains as they change during a session as
this is often symbolic of new aspects or issues needing treatment during a session. Asking "What does
this remind you of?" "When was the first time you felt like this?" or even "What in your life is a pain in
your neck?" (when treating neck pain) often brings up aspects that are contributing to the problem.
E waikahi ka pono I manalo

(It is well to be united in thought that all may have peace)

The Hawaiian energy modality of Huna Kane (inner wisdom of the higher self) is a form of spiritual
healing grounded in ancient Hawaiian wisdom with roots in the Egyptian mystery schools. Originally
practiced on Hawaiian royalty to ensure clarity, these rites and initiations have been kept a closely
guarded secret for thousands of years. It is one of the oldest Shamanic traditions on this planet.

Huna is a philosophy of life grounded in the "secret" or "hidden knowledge." However, this does not
refer to a desire to keep anything secret or hidden from others, but it reflects understanding the secret,
hidden, unseen side of life. Huna is kahuna wisdom.

The Hawaiian order of Kane (kah-nay) consists of the kahunas who focus on magic, mysticism and
psychology —the shamans. These shamans were the Spirit archetypes and healing through the spirit was
their primary activity. The kane is thought of as a "source" aspect, also called the soul, the god-self or
High self.

The primary tool of the Kane is energy—mana—that makes up the universe and sustains life. This vital
life force, this universal/divine/spiritual power, is in people, places and things. Mana extends beyond the
physical being and determines one's level of influence, success, and charisma. Becoming a Kahuna is
the journey of learning how to consciously gather mana and direct it to manifest your goals.

Huna Kane is a way of life. Max Freedom Long, who went to Hawaii in 1917, studied Huna and then
shared it with the Western world as an author, states, "Huna is a living, practical system which holds
fast to the proven while reaching out eagerly to inspect anything new and promising."

As with all great spiritual practices, Huna follows a simple and practical commandment: Think and act
with love always. And the philosophy of Huna Kane is based on universal laws, the laws of nature:

1. IKE: The world is what you think it is.


2. KALA: There are no limits.
3. MAKIA: Energy flows where attention goes.
4. MANAWA: Now is the moment of power.
5. ALOHA: To love is to be happy with.
6. MANA: All power comes from within.
7. PONO: Effectiveness is the measure of truth.

Huna offers practices to help you achieve and maintain pono, or balance, such as the Higher Self
Alignment Process. A healthy life happens when all aspects of life are working together harmoniously,
maintaining balance between all parts of nature, between the creative and analytical sides of the brain,
between the female (yin) and male (yang) energies, between the higher, middle and lower selves, and
between the material and spiritual realms. The Higher Self Alignment helps bring all parts of you into
balance, or pono.

You can also use the principles of Huna to direct your energies towards your own needs and desires.
The Blessing Meditation, based on Serge Kahili King's "Aloha Spirit," is the secret for attaining true
health, happiness, prosperity and success based on the law of nature, "Energy flows where attention
goes."
Managing your energies effectively offers healing for yourself and others. I've used Serge Kahili King's
Radical Recall method for instant physical healing for myself. And the healing energies of the fourth
dimensional Kofutu Symbols help bring spiritual healing energies to yourself and others.

The essence of Huna is to love yourself, to nurture other beings and the land, and to live in harmony
with all of life. Aloha No!

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