I have had some really strange feelings…surreal or weird would be the best description. In fact, I’m not sure what to do; what not to do…I feel more confused than anything. So, what do I do?
Feelings are there as communication and most times we do not take the time to listen…most times we have difficulty listening because of the all the chatter going on in our heads…from all the thoughts, warnings and beliefs that reside in our subconscious.
Sometimes when doing some deeper EFT work, you may begin to unleash unfamiliar feelings and emotions and because of the mystery of those feelings and emotions…because of the uncertainty of them, well, they just don’t feel good. Or, at least, that may be your interpretation.
Be careful of avoiding the feelings or being attached to the old and familiar feelings.
“Weird” and “surreal” may be ok…if there is fear behind those perceptions, just let them go and/or tap with them if need be. It may be an even greater opportunity to come a little farther on clearing even more of the issues within yourself.
I was working with someone a couple months ago (let’s call her Janice; not her real name) and she mentioned having a similar experience to what you are expressing. She said, “What do I do if I have some weird feelings that I have never felt before…WHAT DO I DO?”
My advice to her and to you as well is, “Don’t do anything with the feelings, just allow yourself to feel them…explore them…experiment with them…use them with your EFT work. If the feelings are unpleasant, it’s a chance to add more to your personal peace list.”
Are You Sure Those Feelings and Emotions are Unpleasant?
Be sure you are not quick to label them as “unpleasant.”
When Janice (whom I mentioned above) related her “strange” feelings to me and was worried, I asked her another question, “Are those feelings unpleasant? Sit with them for a while and see how they truly feel.”
She sat for a few minutes as I watched and she said, “Hhhmmm, you know what, actually they are not unpleasant, just unfamiliar.”
Ok, I asked, “How would you describe the feeling?”
Janice said, “Kind of like a high…a bit of a buzz. I almost feel energized by it. Actually, it feels good…I like it!”
So, if the feelings are pleasant, as you feel them, move forward and take the actions you feel compelled to do. Don’t figure it out, just feel and do.
I spoke with her a few weeks later and she was exploring an intimate relationship (several months ago she said she wasn’t looking or ready for anything like that) with a friend she has known for some time and in the relationship discovering more about how
SHE reacts and not blaming. Also, she is in the process of moving to an area she felt pulled toward but was initially afraid to move to.
Then, a couple more months later, her financial life was looking up, more work than she had for quite a while was occurring and her overall perception of life was lifting and beginning to fly…all during a downturn in the economy. The intimate relationship
did not continue, but seemed to provide some much needed self reflection, further tapping and releasing that helped to lead her in the direction that she desired.
Interesting how things fell into place because she was able to allow the flow to begin and it started with allowing those strange feelings.
Explore your new feelings and emotions because if some of them turn out to be unpleasant…well…you know what to do…keep tappin’!
Aloha
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