The setup is the most
important part of the procedure. It deals with possible subconscious
objection to making the whole procedure work. Sometimes the whole
procedure is much less effective when the setup is omitted.
You
do not have to be too concerned about the exact location of the points
because tapping will vibrate all the points in the area, so the main
point is stimulated. The complete procedure involves:
The Sequence (again, using the same link as above)
Determine which problem you are going to handle
If
there are more than one, handle each problem one at a time. Describe
the problem in a few words, such as "headache", "this depression", etc.
Rate the problem
Rate the problem on a scale of 0 to 10.
The Reminder Phrase
The setup deals with self-sabotage. Before doing the procedure, you do three or more repetitions of the phrase:
Even though I (have this problem), I deeply and completely accept myself.
For instance:
Even though I feel depressed, I deeply and completely accept myself.
You
repeat this phrase while either rubbing the sore spot or tapping firmly
but not too hard on the Karate Chop Point (both explained below). Unless
you have a special reason not to rub the Sore Spot, then you should use
this point. That is, the Sore Spot is the preferred point in the setup.
If you cannot rub the Sore Spot (for instance, you have a chest
problem), you can use the Karate Chop Point with about the same
effectiveness.
Sore Spot
The
sore spot is about 3 inches down from the notch in the middle of the
collarbones, and about 2 inches to the side. (There is one on each
side). Within a two inch area, you will find a sore spot. The sore spot
is rubbed. It is the only point that isn't tapped. When doing the
setup, rub the Sore Spot in an area of about 2 or 3 inches. The point
feels sore to begin with, but later may no longer be sore.
You can use the sore spot or the Karate Point in the setup, but the Sore Spot is recommended.
Karate Chop Point
The
Karate Chop Point is in the fleshy part of the little-finger side of
the hand. It is at the end of the palm crease which you see when the
fist is lightly clenched. The Karate Chop Point is tapped vigorously, but not too hard,
with the fingers of the opposite hand.
Either rubbing the Sore Spot or tapping the Karate Chop Point, you chant 3 times:
Even though I (have this problem), I deeply and completely accept myself.
When you have done this you can move on to the sequence.
