A Tapping Journey - Shift Wide Open

Insomnia

2/5/2013

Sometimes remembering a time when we did sleep easily helps us let go.
Let’s borrow benefits and tap in some peaceful memories.

KC: Even though I’m stressed right now---I do remember times when I was able to let go and sleep deeply
KC: Even though it doesn’t seem possible---I choose to relax
KC: Even though I don’t think I can give myself permission to relax and let go---I have done so in the past and choose to relax this time

EB: I choose to relax like I have in the past
SE: I choose to remember how a peaceful night’s sleep feels
UE: Easy
UN: Simple
CH: Drifting off
CB: Soaring above my problems
UA: Picking them up in the morning
TH: Refreshed

EB: I am committed to loving myself
SE: Honoring my body
UE: I’ve done it often in the past
UN: I allow myself to drift off again
CH: Thank you body
CB: Thank you for drifting off
UA: Choosing relaxation
TH: Choosing to let go just for tonight

EB: I choose to let my body remember all the times we drifted off to sleep
SE: Choosing to expand
UE: As soon as my head hits the pillow
UN: I let the expansion begin
CH: Drifting
CB: Getting larger
UA: Breathing deeper and deeper
TH: Expanding more and more

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

CB: I can’t wait to place my head on my pillow and expanding

When the limiting thoughts come back tap on the UE and say or think: “I am allowing my body to remember to embrace expanding”

Insomnia

2/4/2013

Sometimes our obsessing about something keeps us from drifting off to sleep. Let’s borrow benefits and tap some obsession off.

KC: Even though I can’t stop thinking---in fact I’m obsessing and it’s stressing me out more---I acknowledge this and choose to take a breathe and relax just for a second
KC: Even though I can’t turn my brain off---I acknowledge this and choose to take a deep breath and relax
KC: Even though I’m frantic and the breathing isn’t helping---I choose to see my obsessing as
melting away

EB: I wrote the problem down
SE: I can pick it up tomorrow
UE: For now I focus on having a peaceful, healing night’s sleep
UN: I see myself floating above my problem
CH: Looking down and see it getting further away---just for now
CB: Seeing the problem shrink
UA: It felt bigger than me and
TH: Now I allow myself to get larger and larger

EB: Expanding larger and larger
SE: Feeling myself expand out into the universe
UE: Voyaging out in space
UN: Knowing I can drift among the stars
CH: Focusing on the quiet space
CB: Feeling my body get larger and larger
UA: Drifting
TH: Drifting

EB: Allowing my breathing to expand and deepen
SE: Like my consciousness I allow myself to expand
UE: Focusing on expanding
UN: Remembering when I’m in bed how to expand
CH: Letting myself drift among the stars
CB: I choose peace
UA: I choose relaxation
TH: I choose to drift

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

CB: Allowing myself to let go just for a few hours as I expand into the ethers

When the limiting thoughts come back tap on the UE and say or think: “I am committed to practicing expanding until it becomes second nature and eventually sleeping through the night”

Insomnia

7/13/2012

Sometimes we wake up at night and are afraid we won’t be able to fall back to sleep.
Let’s borrow benefits and tap. Actually, what you say is not important----just get the idea so when you wake up you can tap a few relaxing rounds.

EB: Here I go again
SE: Awake
UE: Too afraid about tomorrow
UN: I acknowledge this
CH: And choose to relax and sleep
CB: Imagining I’m on a warm beach and drifting off to sleep
UA: Letting the warmth of air lull me to sleep
TH: Letting myself relax

EB: Relaxing
SE: Melting away
UE: I’m so sorry I woke up
UN: I can go back to sleep
CH: It’s okay
CB: I can go back to sleep
UA: I’m safe
TH: I can relax

EB: I can worry tomorrow
SE: Right now I’m safe in bed
UE: Breathe in peace
UN: Breathe our fear
CH: Breathe in peace
CB:AHHHHHH
UA: I’m floating down a river
TH: Swinging in a hammock

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

CB: I’m safe right now

When the limiting thoughts come back tap on the UE and say or think: “I’m safe”

Have a great weekend!

Insomnia

7/12/2012

Sometimes we can sleep because we can’t see “letting go” as taking care of ourselves.
Let’s borrow benefits and tap some anxiety off.

KC: Even though I can’t stop obsessing over what I have to do tomorrow I admit I deserve to take care of myself
KC: Even though this fear seems overwhelming I want to take care of me and start letting the fear go
KC: Even though I can’t think of anything else---I deserve to focus on something peaceful

EB: I feel stuck
SE: I don’t know what to do
UE: I can’t get it out of my mind
UN: I won’t be able to sleep
CH: I can’t get it out of my mind
CB: This fear is HUGE
UA: I don’t feel in control
TH: I acknowledge this fear

EB: I honor how seriously I’m taking all this
SE: This is a big deal tomorrow
UE: I acknowledge I can’t stop obsessing
UN: I want some relief
CH: The fear will still be there if I want it
CB: Just tonight I want to choose relief
UA: I want to find some relief
TH: Allowing my mind to fantasize about it all being okay

EB: Allowing my mind to imagine it all working out
SE: Just feeling safe in this moment
UE: Relaxing right now
UN: Embracing the idea of a miracle
CH: Watching the fear melt away just for tonight
CB: Like ice melting
UA: Drifting off to sleep
TH: In the arms of angles

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

CB: Feeling more peaceful and relaxed

When the limiting thoughts come back tap on the UE and say or think: “I choose to focus on clouds and drifting down a river without any worries.”

Insomnia

7/11/2012

Sometimes we can’t sleep because we are dreading doing something we aren’t that comfortable doing. Let’s borrow benefits and tap some charge off.

KC: Even though I’m afraid of speaking in public I choose to dream of dong it with calmness
KC: Even though I have this fear and I’m afraid it will keep me up all night---I choose to relax enough to get a good night’s sleep
KC: Even though I have this fear---I choose to sleep so I won’t be fighting fatigue

EB: I have this fear of public speaking
SE: I’m afraid I’ll make a mistake
UE: All this fear
UN: I can see it in my mind
CH: Clear as day
CB: All this fear
UA: I know I won’t be able to sleep
TH: I have to be perfect

EB: I’ll make a mistake
SE: They’ll make fun of me
UE: They’ll judge me
UN: All this fear
CH: All these “what if’s”
CB: How can I rest
UA: Maybe I can dream about doing it well
TH: Maybe as I drift off to sleep I can imagine doing it well

EB: Being relaxed and confident
SE: Choosing to let go and feeling confident in making the speech
UE: Centered
UN: Balanced
CH: Calm
CB: Connected to the part of me that does other things well
UA: Speaking from a calm and centered place
TH: Replacing worry with flowing confidence

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

CB: I see myself resting and envisioning speaking from a calm and centered place

When the limiting thoughts come back tap on the UE and say or think: “I choose to let go of the worry and relax and imagine myself calm and confident and what that would look like.”

Insomnia

7/9/2012

Sometimes our unfinished “to do list” can keep us awake. Let’s borrow benefits and tap some charge off.

KC: Even though I feel guilty I didn’t finish my “to do list” I acknowledge this and choose to stop beating myself up
KC: Even though I hate that I’m not super-woman I accept this and choose to let myself off the hook
KC: Even though I’m not perfect and left some things undone---I acknowledge my feelings
and choose to accept my imperfect self

EB: I didn’t get everything done
SE: I’m so stressed over it
UE: How can I relax
UN: I’ll only have more to do tomorrow
CH: All this stress
CB: I can’t stand all the things I have to do---it’s overwhelming
UA: But, I got to most of the important stuff
TH: The world hasn’t fallen apart

EB: It’s just a list of STUFF
SE: I’ll get to it
UE: I can handle the important stuff in the morning
UN: I can prioritize
CH: I can ask for easy solutions to pop in my head
CB: There is always going to be a list
UA: There are always going to be things that can’t get addressed in the same day
TH: I choose to focus on what I can do and let the reset go just for tonight

EB: It’s just a list of stuff
SE: Maybe solutions will show up in my dreams
UE: I choose to let the list go until tomorrow
UN: There is nothing I can do tonight anyway
CH: I deserve a restful night
CB: I deserve to sleep deeply and awaken refreshed
UA: Then I’ll have more energy to tackle my list
TH: I like that plan

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

CB: Releasing all my worries over my list and choosing a peaceful night’s sleep

When the limiting thoughts come back tap on the UE and say or think: “I’ll be more productive tomorrow after I sleep and trust----allowing solutions to pop into my dreams---now that’s productive.”

Insomnia

7/6/2012

Since we can think our way into anxiety we can use that will to TRY a different avenue. Let’s borrow benefits and tap some stress out.

KC: Even though a part of me is feeling anxious and I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep I choose to know I’m safe right in this moment and can allow myself to relax
KC: Even though a part of me is on red alert I honor my feelings and choose to KNOW I am safe right in this moment
KC: Even though a part of me is skeptical I must admit that right in this moment I AM safe and I
give myself permission to acknowledge this

EB: This part of me that is on red alert
SE: It’s afraid
UE: Yet, I admit I’m safe right this minute
UN: I give myself permission to relax in this moment
CH: There is nothing I can do about the past
CB: Not even about what happened today
UA: Yet, in this moment I’m safe
TH: I give myself permission to worry tomorrow if I want

EB: Right this moment I’m safe
SE: And I choose to be peaceful and calm
UE: I’m willing to release my worries just for tonight
UN: I am safe right this minute and I am worthy and deserving of a good night’s sleep
CH: Choosing to let go and drift away down a river or on a cloud
CB: Allowing my higher self to be on guard for me so I can relax
UA: Letting go in JUST this moment
TH: I’m safe and can let go and relax

EB: Releasing and Relaxing and knowing I am safe right now
SE: Allowing a gentle peace to envelope my soul and mind and body
UE: This peaceful calm
UN: Knowing I am safe right now
CH: I’m not alone and I can rest and relax
CB: Safe tonight
UA: Allowing myself to drift away
TH: Choosing to stay in this safe moment

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

CB: Yep, I’m still safe and welcome a healing and peaceful night’s sleep

When the limiting thoughts come back tap on the UE and say or think: “I am safe in this moment and choose to relax and drift away.”

Have a great weekend!

Insomnia

11/14/2011

Sometimes we can’t sleep because we have to for ex. do a presentation or speech the next day. Let’s borrow benefits and tap some charge off.

KC: Even though I’m afraid of speaking in front of all those people tomorrow and it’s keeping me awake---I acknowledge my fear and choose to focus on being calm and confident
KC: Even though I have this fear and can’t sleep I acknowledge this and choose to let the light of spirit calm me and lull me to sleep
KC: Even though I’m terrified I choose to replace the fear with feeling calm and confident

EB: All this fear
SE: It’s keeping me awake
UE: What if I fail
UN: I’m afraid I’ll make a mistake
CH: I’m they’ll judge me
CB: What if I make a fool of myself
UA: All this fear
TH: It’s keeping me awake

EB: This fear is huge
SE: Letting the fear expand out into the universe
UE: Letting it get larger and larger
UN: Letting it expand until it disappears
CH: Letting spirit’s light melt and wash over me
CB: Cradling me in peace
UA: Choosing to feel peaceful and calm
TH: I’m open to feeling calm and confident

EB: Choosing to feel calm and confident in the morning
SE: Choosing to know a refreshed body will feel calm and confident
UE: Knowing all will be well if I do the best I can
UN: Letting the fears expand more and more
CH: Until they are no more
CB: Replacing them with feeling calm and confident
UA: Connecting with my heart and allowing that love to surround me
TH: Choosing to drift off to sleep peacefully

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

CB: Choosing to expand the fear and relapse it with the peaceful light of spirit flowing through me

When the doubt starts creeping in tap on the UE and say: “I choose to let my higher source to calm me and soothe me and lull me to sleep.”

Insomnia

11/11/2011

Sometimes we can’t sleep because of our “to do” lists. Let’s start tapping some charge off.

KC: Even though I can’t sleep because I didn’t finish my “to do” list and it’s making me crazy I acknowledge my thinking and love and accept myself
KC: Even though I’m not Superwoman and can’t finish everything on my list and I can’t stand unfinished stuff I acknowledge this and choose to love and accept myself anyway
KC: Even though I have all these things to do and tomorrow there will be even more things to do I acknowledge and honor my feelings and choose to love and accept myself anyway

EB: All this stress over my list
SE: I can’t get it all done
UE: I’ll have even more tomorrow
UN: I need to get it ALL done
CH: There isn’t enough time
CB: I can’t relax
UA: All this stress
TH: This long list of things to do

EB: There is always going to be a list
SE: Nothing on it can’t be handled in time
UE: I can handle it in time
UN: Maybe tomorrow I can prioritize my list
CH: Maybe I can get help with some things
CB: It’s just a list
UA: Maybe I don’t HAVE to do everything
TH: I deserve rest

EB: I deserve rest so I can see clearly what I need to do
SE: Asking my higher source to help me sleep so I can wake up refreshed
UE: With each deep breathe I allow the light of source to flow through me
UN: Right now I can let go of my list
CH: Learning to feel safe in the light
CB: Letting the list melt away just for tonight
UA: Allowing myself to feel safe and peaceful
TH: Allowing solutions to reveal themselves after a peaceful nights sleep

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

CB: Choosing to awaken refreshed, centered, and in the space to receive peace and strength to find solutions

When the doubt starts creeping in tap on the UE and say: “I choose to let my higher source to calm me and soothe me and lull me to sleep.”

Have a great weekend

Insomnia

11/10/2011

Sometimes we just feel stuck and can’t seem to let go---let’s tap in letting go.

KC: Even though I feel stuck and can’t relax I choose to let go and focus on feeling peaceful
KC: Even though a part of me feels I have to stay alert even in bed I choose to let my higher source stand guard so I can relax
KC: Even though I feel stuck and can’t relax I acknowledge this and want to sleep peacefully knowing I am safe

EB: I can’t relax and sleep
SE: I’m anxious
UE: It doesn’t feel safe to go to sleep
UN: I choose to turn my fears over to my higher source
CH: To let that power greater than me to stand guard
CB: It’s safe to go to sleep
UA: I can’t solve my problems tonight
TH: I can wait until tomorrow

EB: I wrote down what I need to do tomorrow
SE: The best thing I can do is rest tonight
UE: I choose to let go of these worries and drift off to sleep
UN: allowing my higher source to look after me as I sleep and to inspire me as I sleep
CH: To awaken refreshed and inspired
CB: Choosing to relax and quiet my mind
UA: knowing I am safe
TH: Letting my thoughts drift in and out and away

EB: Allowing the light of the divine to flow through my head
SE: Soothing me from head to toe
UE: Letting the light of the divine quiet my mind and body
UN: Letting my worries melt away
CH: Letting the light bathe over me and melt away all my thoughts
CB: Knowing I am safe in the light of spirit
UA: That I am not alone and am safe
TH: Safe to sleep

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

CB: Choosing to know it’s safe to sleep and know that I will awaken refreshed and inspired

When the doubt starts creeping in tap on the UE and say: “I choose to let my higher source to calm me and soothe me and lull me to sleep.”