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Authors: C. James Jensen

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So, we form a clear picture of a goal we have and what it
will
look like, in detail, when we manifest the reality of that picture into our daily lives. We then create the words to support the picture (goal) as though it were true today, i.e.,

“I look good and feel good at
____
pounds.”

“I eat only enough to maintain my perfect weight of
___
pounds.”

“I enjoy the benefits of exercising every day and never miss a day.”

And as I make these statements (affirmations) to myself (the words), I see the end result (the picture) in my mind as though it were true
today
, and I feel good (the emotion) that, “I look good and feel good at
____
pounds.”

Important: as stated earlier in this book, the purpose of language is to create or access an image. It is not the words that record in our subconscious, but the pictures our words create along with the feelings or emotions associated with those pictures.

Now let me share with you six affirmations that have brought about substantial improvements in the lives of many. It is also recommended if this is your first use of affirmations, that you just use the following six affirmations for the first 30 days before adding additional affirmations.

1.
“I like (love) myself unconditionally.”

This is a link to all other goals. It is an affirmation you should fully expect to use for the rest of your life. It is an affirmation that continues to build high self esteem. We cannot give more love to another than that which we have for ourself.

With small children it is good to teach them to say, “I like myself.” Over time this transforms to, “I love myself,” which then transforms to, “Now that I love myself, I find that I love everyone.”

2.
“I never devalue myself through destructive self-criticism
.”

It makes no sense to use affirmation #1, “I like myself,” if we keep beating ourselves up with demeaning and destructive self-criticism.

Some people with low self esteem simply find it easier to accept a criticism than a compliment. To them I might say, “What if your best friend talked to you all day long about you the way you talk about yourself all day? Would you like to hang out with that person? Of course not.”

Immediately cease all destructive self-criticism.

“I never devalue myself (or others) through destructive self-criticism.”

3.
“
I have unconditional warm regards for all people at all times.”

(The exception to this is a psychopath who both legally and clinically doesn’t know right from wrong)

The affirmation, “I have unconditional warm regards for all people at all times,” is designed to create superior human relations. This is a wonderful trait to have. People who embrace this tenet focus on the essence (goodness) of the individual, which sometimes may be in conflict with that person’s behavior. As we wrote in Chapter 19, criticize the deed, not the doer. A parent might say to his child, “I love you, Johnny/Mary, but I don’t love what you did. You are much better than that, and we do not expect you to do that (the behavior) again.” The intention here is to criticize the deed but leave the doer’s self esteem intact.

Lastly, people who have warm regards also have great empathy. They realize that everyone has had a different life journey and the variance of such journeys can cause people to act (re-act) radically different to often the same situation.

An old Cheyenne proverb reads: “Before you take off on another person, walk a mile in his moccasins.”

“I have unconditional warm regards for all people at all times.”

4.
“I am easily able to relax at any time and every day through every affirmation,
I become healthier in both mind and body
.”

There is a growing body of scientific evidence that so many health problems are related to tension, stress, and our inability to relax. In a rapidly growing technology and information world, it seems like someone keeps turning up the speed on the treadmill. We run faster but don’t seem to run further.

We need to proactively manage the stress in our lives. The word disease itself, when hyphenated, is dis-ease. If we let stress accumulate and don’t have healthy outlets to allow it to siphon off, i.e., exercise, meditation, et.al., we may subject ourselves to physical dis-easeness.

Please re-read Marilyn’s Schlitz’s introductory paragraph to Chapter 11, “Mental Healings in Modern Times.” Affirmation #4 is a proactive step to remind ourselves of our need to relax and create balance in our lives.

5.
“
I am completely self-determined and allow others the same right.”

Most of us don’t have a problem with the first half of this affirmation, but may put up a little resistance when our business partner, spouse, or others exert their right to do the same.

“I am completely self-determined and allow
others
the same right.”

6.
“I am completely responsible for all of my responses to all other persons and to all events.”

This is so important that we devoted an entire chapter in this book to this subject (see Chapter 20, “Accepting Personal Accountability for Our Choices and Reactions to External Events”).

Begin using these six affirmations now, and only these affirmations, for the next 30 days. People will say to you, “What are you doing. You are different!” And, they mean this in a positive, constructive manner.

Summary:

Affirmations, when properly directed, are incredibly powerful tools in our lives. Please re-read Chapter 8, “Affirmations and Affirmation Techniques.” Since we discuss in detail the best time of day to do your affirmations and other helpful hints, I won’t repeat those here.

I hope this Appendix has been helpful to you in expanding your understanding and application of the use of affirmations.

Namaste

Appendix B

Dr. Pulos—Adventures in Learning

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Treatment Protocol

The
primary purpose of EFT
is to release any blockage in the meridian system or the electrical circulatory system of the body.

STEP 1
On a 1–10 point scale, EFT works best when the anxiety, fear or your issue is greater than 5–6

STEP 2
Begin the treatment by correcting for neurological disorganization (see attached diagram and description of terms). Place three fingers in your belly button and with the thumb and ring finger of your other hand rub the collarbone points (Kidney 27) for ten seconds.

Kidney 27—Down one inch from the sternal notch and two inches out from midline until you feel a small indentation that is often tender.

STEP 3
Rub the Neurolymphatic Reflex
(tender spot above the heart) for 5–7 seconds. (Metaphorically, think of this as putting a new fuse in the fuse box of your body.)

STEP 3a
While rubbing the “tender area,” you may wish to say the following forgiveness (Optional) affirmations to yourself:

a) Even though I have this anxiety/fear/issue, I deeply and completely accept myself.

b) Even though I have this anxiety/fear/issue, I deeply and completely forgive myself for anything I might have done to contribute to it.

c) Even though I have this anxiety/fear/issue, I completely accept and forgive myself and anyone else who may have contributed to it.

Note:
“All healing has to go through the door of forgiveness.”

—Dr. Caroline Myss

STEP 4
While focusing on your fear/anxiety/issue (i.e., focusing on the violin string that is “out of tune”), either rub or tap the following acupuncture points for 7–10 seconds.

Location	Meridian	Emotion
1.	Beginning of eyebrows	Bladder 2	Trauma, Frustration
2.	1/2 inch from outer corners of eyes	Gall Bladder 1	Rage, Fury
3.	Under the eyes (Below the pupil, touching Below the orbital bone)	Stomach 1	Anxiety, Stress
4.	Under nose	Governing Vessel 26	Embarrassment
5.	Under lip	Conception Vessel 24	Shame
6.	Collarbone	Kidney 27	Fear
7.	Under the arm (4-inches below armpit)	Spleen 21 future & security	Anxiety about the
8.	Inside corner of thumbnail	Lung 11	Contempt, Intolerance
9.	Inside corner of index fingernail	Large Intestine 1	Guilt, Sadness, Grief
10.	Inside corner of middle fingernail	Triple Warmer 9	Regret, Jealousy, Sexual Tension
11.	Inside corner of little fingernail	Heart 9	Anger, Love
12.	Karate Chop Point (Outside edge of your hand)	Small Intestine 3	Sorrow – Joy
13.	Energy Chord — Hold one finger on the “3rd eye” and one finger under the lip. Take 3 deep breaths while continuing to focus on the issue.
Note: If one of the treatment points feels more relaxing/effective, spend more time stimulating that point as there may be more energy “trapped” in that meridian.

Neurological Disorganization

The reason for starting with the “belly button” correction is to correct what kinesiologists refer to as “polarity switching”; a deeper disruption of energy circuits and energy flow.

IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!

If the treatment (rubbing or tapping) of the acupressure points doesn’t take you lower than a 3 or 4 on the 10-point scale, your anxiety or issue has “overloaded” the system, i.e., disrupted the “circuit breaker.” Start with the belly button correction again and repeat the treatment protocol.

It is not necessary to do the belly button correction every time. Only do it if the rubbing or tapping does not take you down to a one.

Psychological Reversal

This is related to Tibetan Energy Theory and the “figure 8” energy flow of the body. Psychological Reversal results when there is a subconscious belief that one cannot overcome the problem, or if there are subconscious self-sabotage issues involved.

Begin the treatment after the “belly button” correction by rubbing the Neurolymphatic Reflex clockwise. (Another metaphor: think of this brief procedure as an “electrical reset button.”) This realigns the polarities, thus allowing the meridians to “receive” the energy being rubbed or tapped into them.

Enjoy, and best wishes for your success!

Lee Pulos Ph.D., A.B.P.P.