A Tapping Journey - Shift Wide Open

Abundance Blocks-relationship with money

5/31/2011

Do you see money as the root of all evil? Does it trigger you?

KC: Even though I push money away from me when triggered by people who remind me of my parents. I’m open to new behavior.
KC: Even though in my mind I see money as evil---that it attracts people to me that take my money. I’m open to changing that behavior and thinking.
KC: Even though I over spend in certain areas and when I don’t have the money I don’t---I see the confusion and disrespect. I’m open to changing that.

EB: Money is a hassle
SE: I don’t know what to do with money
UE: I throw it away on food
UN: I give stuff away instead of selling it
CH: I don’t respect it
CB: No one respected me
UA: No one valued me
TH: People just take my money

EB: Money is evil---it complicates my life
SE: Evil people have all the money
UE: Thanks not entirely true
UN: Maybe I’m just focusing on the wrong people
CH: Maybe I need new role models
CB: I’m open to shifting my focus
UA: I’m open to honoring money and myself
TH: Money is not the enemy

EB: My behaviors are not bad
SE: They just have to be corrected with love
UE: Baby steps
UN: Gentle and easy
CH: Starting with respecting my money
CB: Being grateful for what I have
UA: Loving myself
TH: Forgiving myself

Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh

CB: I can take baby steps and forgive myself when I slip and vow to do better. I can do this---I give myself permission to do this----easily and gently.

As you go through the day and find yourself slipping. Giggle and say as you tap on the UE, “ooops, sorry---thanks for the reminder to do it differently. I intend to do it differently---I ask for help from my team to do it differently---thanks.”

Gratitude

5/30/2011

KC: Even though my life is far from perfect I love and accept myself
KC: Even though I don’t have a lot to celebrate I love myself
KC: Even though my life isn’t working out like I though I ove and accept myself anyway

EB: I AM safe today
SE: I AM secure today
UE: I have food today
UN: I have transportation today
CH: I have clean clothes today
CB: I have a phone that works today
UA: I have a bed today to sleep in
TH: I have running water today

EB: I have my health today
SE: I have a TV that works
UE: I have a radio that works
UN: I have all my limbs
CH: I have my eyesight
CB: I have a bright smile
UA: I have a twinkle in my eyes
TH: because I can see

EB: I have a computer to email my friends
SE: I have a few dollars in my pocket
UE: I have gratitude in my heart
UN: I am blessed
CH: I AM blessed
CB: I AM BLESSED
UA: I have faith
TH: I have hope

Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh

CB: I have TRUST—thank you

Abundance Blocks-relationship with money

5/27/2011

How do you feel when you think about money? Do you feel joyful?   Let’s borrow benefits and tap.

KC: Even though there is a rush when I buy things I admit it’s not a long lasting joy.
KC: Even though I think “things” will make me happy the feeling never lasts.
KC: Even though the temporary “joy” is soon replaced with guilt and shame I’m open to changing this.

EB: All this guilt shortly after I buy something
SE: I hate that the good feeling doesn’t last
UE: I hate that I ruin everything good
UN: I’m tired of beating myself up
CH: I’m tired of being my own buzz-kill
CB: I hate never feeling satisfied and joyful
UA: What is wrong with me
TH: Why can’t I stop this tape

EB: Darn awareness thing again
SE: Silly me that’s my old behavior rearing its head again
UE: Thanks for sharing
UN: That was then and this is now
CH: I’m looking at my spending plan
CB: I now have money allotted for an occasional treat
UA: This is a guilt free “tea”
TH: So I can relax and enjoy this tea

EB: A guilt free treat
SE: Yea for me
UE: There is a way to silence the tape
UN: I can enjoy a treat
CH: I think I want more of this JOYOUS spending
CB: I’m proud of myself for switching gears
UA: Good job
TH: I am worthy and deserving of JOY

Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh

UE: I’m worthy and deserving of doing a spending plan so I can enjoy more guilt-free moments.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend--- And as you go through your weekend and the old tapes start running---tap on the UE and say, “thanks for sharing and I am seeking help in this area.” If you haven’t done a spending plan tap on your resistance to doing one.

Abundance Blocks-relationship with money

5/26/2011

How do you feel when you think about spending money? Do you feel tension, guilty, embarrassment, judged? Let’s borrow benefits and tap.

KC: Even though I feel like I’m being judged when I buy things in the presence of others who know my money situation --- I acknowledge my feelings and am open to looking at this.
KC: Even though I judge myself when I spend money on an occasional “Starbuck’s” I am open to looking at this.
KC: Even though there are all these feelings around money I am open to seeing it differently.

EB: All this guilt and shame and judgment
SE: I judge myself
UE: I’m embarrassed and afraid others will judge me
UN: Because I judge myself
CH: I feel guilty about buying anything
CB: I don’t feel worthy of an occasional treat
UA: Then I overspend to “prove” that No One is the Boss of ME
TH: All these negative messages running through my head

EB: I wish they would stop
SE: I wish I knew what to do
UE: I wish I could look at this differently
UN: Perhaps I could do a spending plan
CH: To see where I’m out of balance with my money
CB: Perhaps if I felt a bit more balanced in how I spend my money
UA: There are groups that can help me figure this out
TH: Perhaps there is a way to plan for the occasional treat so I don’t have to feel guilty

EB: I can start looking at all the areas where I spend money
SE: I give myself permission to seek out help
UE: I give myself permission to accept the help that is out there
UN: Perhaps there is a solution
CH: Perhaps I don’t have to figure it out myself
CB: Letting myself accept help
UA: Because I’m worthy and deserving
TH: NO matter what I think

Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh

UE: I’m worthy and deserving No matter what I think and what other’s think of me. I am worthy and deserving of help and freedom from stinking thinking.

As you go through your day and the old tapes start running---tap on the UE and say, “thanks for sharing and I am seeking help in this area.”

Abundance Blocks-relationship with money

5/25/2011

What were some of the things you discovered in your writing about your struggle with money? Think of your list and let’s tap.

KC: Even though I’m sick and tired of struggling with money I’m open to looking at this behavior and belief.
KC: Even though my whole life I’m been told I’ not worth anything and I believed it. I’m open to acknowledging this and considering changing this belief.
KC: Even though I believed what they said I’m furious that no one helped me think differently. I acknowledge my anger and am open to forgiving myself and others.

EB: I resent and am jealous of others who feel worthy and deserving of money
SE: I judged them
UE: I judged and punished myself for my judgments of myself and others
UN: I’m furious with myself for buying the BS that I’m not worthy of money
CH: I’m anger as all get out that I keep struggling with money
CB: I’m so disgusted with myself for holding onto the BS
UA: It’s nonsense ---
TH: But I’m scared to be any other way

EB: I screw everything up
SE: I keep creating proof that I’m a money screw-up
UE: Just look at my track record
UN: Wait, I KEEP CREATING THE PROOF
CH: Maybe I can create a different “proof”
CB: I can stop beating myself up to the best of my ability
UA: I give myself permission to realize it’s JUST a habit
TH: Neither good or bad but thinking makes it so

EB: I give myself permission to change this habit
SE: To break my vow to see myself as a looser
UE: To start KNOWING that---that was then and this is now
UN: That I AM worthy and deserving of a new behavior
CH: To acknowledge when I do notice my old habit
CB: And instantly change the thinking to –that was then and this is now
UA: I AM worthy and deserving of money
TH: I AM creating a new behavior

Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh

UE: even though I’m scared I can do this step by step, thought by thought, forgiving myself to the best of my ability

As you go through your day and find yourself in the old behavior---chuckle and tap on the UE and say, “that was then silly and this is now---a new day and a new way.”

Abundance Blocks-relationship with money

5/24/2011

How do you feel in your body when you think about money? Think about your symptoms and let’s borrow benefits and tap.

KC: Even though I want to feel good about money, I worry about the future and get a knot in my stomach. I acknowledge my feelings
KC: Even though I don’t have a good relationship with money I admit that it baffles me---I’m open to change.
KC: Even though I try not to think about money I admit I get an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach and at times in my head. I am open to change.

EB: Oh, the heaviness
SE: the uneasy tension
UE: the uneasy stress
UN: It’s just this low level heavy knot feeling
CH: then I get a twinge in my head
CB: A debate starts in my head
UA: Should I buy this
TH: Not buy that

EB: The struggle
SE: The self recrimination
UE: the knot in the stomach
UN: the head pressure
CH: What if I acknowledge my feelings
CB: and ask for a solution to present itself
UA: to be led to a solution
TH: to feel good about money

EB: Too Woo-Woo --- maybe but what the heck
SE: I acknowledge up to now I had a negative relationship with money
UE: I’m open to change
UN: I’m open to a solution
CH: I give my body permission to relax and TRUST that a solution will present itself
CB: I give my body permission to get angry that I’ve struggled for so long
UA: I give myself permission to free-form write about my physical feelings and struggle
TH: I give myself permission to honesty look at my relationship with money over the years

Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh

CB: I’m scared and don’t want to do this- what will I discover---perhaps a solution. I give myself permission to write for 5 minutes at a time.

As you go through the day- as things occur to you write for 5 minutes here and there if you can. OR, set a time aside to write---venting is a great energetic release.

Abundance Blocks-relationship with money

5/23/2011

Reversing numbers---it can be a mistake and it can also send a signal to your mind that you are NOT perfect and maybe undeserving of money. Let’s borrow benefits and tap on this.

KC: Even though I find myself reversing numbers from time to time surely it doesn’t mean a thing. I’m open to looking at this.
KC: Even though I reverse numbers from time to time surly I never made a vow to punish myself for not being perfect.
KC: Even though in my heart I don’t always feel worthy surely it won’t show up in reversing numbers.

EB: I always reverse numbers
SE: Maybe I’m dyslexic
UE: So what---I’m not perfect
UN: I do remember being made fun of
CH: I do remember being told I was stupid
CB: I do remember feeling small and less than
UA: Every time I reverse a number I feel a stinging in my heart
TH: It reminds me all the times I was made fun of

EB: All the times it created confusing and missed opportunities
SE: I’m not perfect
UE: I was punished for not being perfect
UN: Maybe I’m still punishing myself
CH: In my heart when I’m not perfect I beat myself up
CB: I feel ashamed
UA: Maybe I took a vow to not have money until I was perfect
TH: Opps, I’ll never have money then

EB: Maybe it’s time to forgive myself for not being perfect
SE: It’s worth a shot
UE: I don’t know anyone who is perfect in every area of their life
UN: I’m just as human as them
CH: I’m just as infallible as them
CB: Letting the past shames go
UA: Coming from mercy and compassion for myself
TH: That was then and this is now

Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh

CB: Step by step, inch by inch---taking baby steps. Letting go of the shames of the past. Allowing myself to be imperfect. Striving toward excellence NOT perfection. Excellence means you do the best you can and measure yourself to individual standards.

As you go through your day know that you only have to do the best you HONESTLY can and KNOW that Perfection is not realistic nor fail.

Abundance Blocks-relationship with money

5/20/2011

How do you view money? Do you see it as energy; or, do you associate it with envy----- and that there must be something wrong with you that you don’t have that life style and money.

KC: Even though I admit I’m envious of my friends and family who have money I, also, admit that I compare myself to them and in my opinion fall short.
KC: Even though I compare and despair when I think of how so-and-so has money and what’s wrong with me? I acknowledge this habit and am open to changing.
KC: Even though I think on one level that they are better than me. I’m open to changing that.

EB: I’m less than them
SE: They always had the golden touch
UE: Everything comes easily to them
UN: They never have to work hard
CH: They get the best of everything
CB: I always am struggling
UA: I always get thrown off the horse
TH: I always come in last

EB: What’s wrong with me
SE: I don’t have the energy to look at this one more time
UE: Wait, everything is energy
UN: What energetic signal am I sending out
CH: That I’m not worthy and deserving
CB: That I’m not as good as them
UA: That I always fail
TH: That I’m not as LUCKY as them

EB: Wait, they follow their passion no matter what others say
SE: I don’t
UE: Wait, they feel entitled to money
UN: I don’t
CH: Letting it be okay to start following my passion no matter what
CB: Letting myself feel worthy of every cent I have
UA: Noticing every penny I find
TH: Allowing myself to shift my focus from lack to acceptance

Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh

CB: Step by step, inch by inch---taking baby steps. Money is energy and people are energy---if I follow my passion and reach out to positive people then I will start feeling worthy and deserving of financial abundance.

Have a great weekend and as you go through the weekend look for pennies on the ground, look for signs of abundance--- the universe wants to give you what you want---want abundance.

Abundance Blocks-relationship with money

5/19/2011

How do you view money? Do you see it as energy? Do you see it as something that complicates your life? Let’s tap on some views.

KC: Even though I’d love to have unlimited abundance I admit that a part of me doesn’t think I can handle all the additional worries and responsibilities that come along with money. I acknowledge this and am open to change.
KC: Even though I’d love to have an unlimited amount of money it would mean learning new skills and trusting more people. I acknowledge that scares me and I’m open to change.
KC: Even though I’d love increase my income I admit I’m overwhelmed around money now and don’t know if I could handle more.

EB: Money is confusing
SE: There is so much to learn about making more money
UE: Who to trust
UN: How to manage taxes
CH: How to invest
CB: I don’t have the time
UA: It’s exhausting to think about it
TH: I don’t have the energy

EB: Wait, everything is energy
SE: If I don’t have the energy
UE: I won’t have the money
UN: I don’t have to do it all myself
CH: Baby steps on finding people to help me manage money
CB: I’ll have to learn new things
UA: I learn new things all the time
TH: Life is about expanding

EB: Why not expand my bank account
SE: But, there is so much involved
UE: I only have to do one thing at a time
UN: I don’t have to do it all today
CH: I don’t have to be an expert today
CB: I can raise my energy level up one day at a time
UA: That way it’s not so overwhelming
TH: I’m willing to take it one step at a time

Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh

CB: Step by step, inch by inch---taking baby steps. Money is energy and the more I respect myself and the energy of money the easier it will be to draw it to me.

As you go through the day and start getting overwhelmed tap on the CB and say, “money is energy, I am energy---the kinder and slower I go the better I can adjust to the higher vibration---the more I love and accept myself the more energy I will have and the more money I’ll be able to handle.”

Abundance Blocks-relationship with money

5/18/2011

What about the people that tell you ---“you can’t make money at that!” Yet, you know it’s your passion. Let’s tap.

KC: Even though I know you mean well perhaps you can’t see how I can make a living at “it.” Just as I can’t quite see “how” either. I choose to not be discouraged and to follow my “bliss.”
KC: Even though I really need your encouragement I realize perhaps you can’t encourage me in this area because of your limitations. I choose to acknowledge that we ALL have limitations; and to follow my passion no matter what anyone says.
KC: Even though I’m a bit shaky on “how” to make money I realize I might go to people who doubt my abilities as an excuse to stop following my passion so that I don’t grow.

EB: Why do you always discourage me
SE: I need your support and encouragement
UE: I need someone to help me brainstorm and inspire me
UN: I need guidance not discouragement
CH: Why do you always see things negatively
CB: The better question is why do I seek your counsel when I know you always put my ideas down
UA: Perhaps I’m just afraid to face my fears
TH: Fears of Failure

EB: Fears of success
SE: Perhaps it’s not your fault
UE: Perhaps I’m just too afraid to take risks
UN: I know I failed at other ventures in the past
CH: This is different
CB: This feels right on a deeper level
UA: I could really help people
TH: I’m just a bit stuck

EB: I could look around for people who do similar work
SE: That would be the right source of support and guidance
UE: Being disappointed in people who discourage me only holds me back
UN: I choose to focus on the people that CAN encourage and help me
CH: I choose to ignore the people who criticize me
CB: And focus on the people who can uplift me
UA: True entrepreneurs take in all opinions and then
TH: Follow their “heart”

Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh

CB: Step by step, inch by inch---taking baby steps. I now have healthy choices and positive people to reach out to. I choose to surround myself with positive energy. I truly can take what I like and leave the rest.

As you go through the day and the negative tapes and voices come into your head tap on the UE and say, “What does my heart say and where is it leading me? Who can I turn to who is impartial?”