- could I feel < > ?
- would I feel < > ?
- when would I feel < > ?
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These three questions are kind of the
foundation of The Sedona Method.
In the book, you'll find a lovely
introduction to the method - and I highly
recommend it! Hale Dwoskin does a great job
of introducing how this method works and how
to get into the grove for using it, as well
as different ways to use it.
Here I'm giving you a 'quick look' at what
might be possible.
Quickie
Is there anything around the area you're
sitting in that you're mildly annoyed at?
Maybe you wish the light were brighter?
or some folks quieter? or the surface
you're sitting on more comfortable?
You're scanning the environment for
something that is mildly annoying.
You're not a lot annoyed about it. In
fact, if I hadn't asked you to look for this
mild annoyance, you probably wouldn't even
be aware it was annoying.
Have you got it?
Now, when you ask yourself these questions, you are allowed to
respond in one of these ways:
- YES
- NO
- Maybe
- Now
- Never
- Some time -- and give a date or time or whatever
It does not matter whether you say yes, no, or maybe to the first
two questions. It does not matter whether you say now, never,
or whenever to the last question. Simply ask yourself the
question and consider what the question is asking you, consider your
response and then respond to the question.
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Here we go!
You will ask yourself these three questions:
- Could I feel mildly annoyed about <whatever
it is>?
- Would I feel mildly annoyed about <whatever
it is>?
- Depending upon how you answered the last
question:
- When would I feel mildly annoyed about
<whatever it is>?
- if you said 'now,' pause for a moment
and feel this annoyance.
- When would I not feel mildly annoyed about
<whatever it is>?
How'd it go? You want to try it saying No
No Never? just for fun?
Even if you say No No Never, it helps the psyche
to understand emotions aren't in control.
(Sometimes it helps me to quantify the emotion in
some way. Like, it's a green blob floating
near my left rib. Or it's a dark brown blob
near my stomach. Or it's a flashing red thing
near the back of my head. It's a slightly
different technique, of course.)
The book has a great way of stepping you through
an entire 'program of study.'
Did it work?
I was introduced to this without ceremony.
I was in the middle of proxying during a Resonance
Repatterning session for a very large number of
folks and all the sudden an incredible wave of rage
hit me. The lady facilitating the session
thankfully knew The Sedona Method and understood it.
She calmly asked me these questions - no explanation
of what would happen or anything, just simply asked
these three questions, and the most amazing thing
happened.
The rage was like a crescendo, maybe like a wave
swelling, the force getting stronger and stronger,
the sensations in my body building and building.
I am sure that because she was neutral I was able to
be in the emotion and be ok. And then - it was
gone. It evaporated like it'd never been
there.
Like a Spring storm. Intense, almost
violent, and then gone and the Sun is out.
I don't expect all your experiences, or maybe
even any of yours, to be like this. I share to
let you know, though, that this method can handle
the monster waves.
The Theory
Mind you - this is the theory 'lite!'
a) emotions will pass very quickly if you just
let them have their say
b) you'll have even more energy when they do
c) well, that was it.
In the book there is a really handy chart of
emotions arranged in a hierarchy of the most energy
depleting (my words) to the most energy enhancing.
If you want to be proactive, take a few minutes
every day and practice The Sedona Method. Pick
emotions you might be feeling from the 'bottom' of
the heap and experiment with how The Sedona Method
allows you to experience them and then let them go.
As you work your way through the chart, notice how
The Sedona Method leaves you in an even better mood,
even when you let go of the 'good' emotions!
1 Apathy
and related feelings such as |
2 Grief
and related feelings such as |
3 Fear
and related feelings such as |
4
Resentment and related feelings such as |
5 Anger
and related feelings such as |
- cold
- cut-off
- dead,
- defeated
- depressed
- discouraged
- disillusioned
- drained
- futile, hopeless
- lost
- numb
- overwhelmed
- resigned
- shocked
- stuck, worthless
- neglected
- unaccepted
- insignificant
- lifeless, abandoned
- loveless
- pessimistic
- rigid
- stagnant
- stopped, insensitive
- disconnected.
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- abandoned
- abused,
- accused
- anguished
- ashamed
- betrayed
- blaming
- cheated,
- embarrassed
- helpless
- hurt
- ignored
- left out
- longing
- loss,
- melancholy
- misunderstood
- neglected
- lonely
- pity
- poor me
- regret,
- rejection
- remorse
- sad
- unhappy
- melancholic
- betrayed,
- discouraged
- self-punishing.
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- trapped
- anxious,
- apprehensive
- cowardly
- devious
- doubt
- dread
- foreboding,
- inhibited
- insecure
- jealous
- guilty
- nervous
- panicky
- scared, secretive
- shaky
- shy
- stage-fright
- suspicious
- tense
- trapped,
- withdrawn
- worried
- threatened
- fearful
- undesirable.
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- exploited,
- harassed
- frustrated
- deprived
- hurt
- embarrassed
- used
- abused,
- confused
- rejected
- offended
- unacknowledged
- disappointed
- ignored,
- hidden hostility.
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- aggressive
- annoyed,
- defiant
- demanding
- disgusted
- fierce
- frustrated
- furious
- hatred, impatience
- lack of control
- mad
- mean
- outraged
- rebellious
- rude, spiteful
- rigid
- stern
- stubborn
- vengeful.
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6.
Antagonism and related compulsive feelings such as |
7
Indifference and related feelings such as |
8
Enthusiasm and related feelings such as |
9 Love
and related feelings such as |
10
Serenity and related feelings such as |
- aloof,
- argumentative
- arrogant
- boastful
- clever
- contemptuous
- craving, critical
- demanding
- driven
- envious
- frustrated
- greedy
- impatient, judgmental
- manipulative
- lack of acceptance or approval
- need to be right
- lust
- obsessed
- pushy
- vicious
- violent
- righteous
- ruthless, selfish
- self-satisfied
- snobbish
- spoiled
- superior
- unforgiving,
- vain;
- wanting desperately to have or to hurt;
- wanting to make another wrong.
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- bored
- careless,
- cautious
- conservative
- forgetful
- indecisive
- lazy
- skeptical,
- tired.
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- adventurous
- alert, amused
- anticipating
- aware
- competent
- confident
- courageous,
- creative
- curious
- daring
- decisive
- desire
- eager
- friendly
- happy,
- independent
- interested
- joyful
- motivated
- open
- positive
- proud, resourceful
- self-sufficient
- strong
- supportive
- vigorous.
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- acceptance
- balance
- beauty
- belonging
- compassion
- delight
- ecstasy
- empathic
- open, receptive
- secure
- understanding
- wonder.
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- calm
- centered, complete
- free
- fulfilled
- peaceful
- perfect
- pure
- whole.
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Note: the last
three are positive feelings - releasing on even very
good feelings such as serenity, love and enthusiasm
lifts you higher.
Depending on the time you have, you could use the
method on one or more emotions in a sitting. I
found that releasing emotions at a regular time for
a few weeks was very helpful. It got me in the
habit of using the technique so that now I can use
it whenever I need it.
Have fun with it! Let me know how it goes.
best!
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