This is one that you can do whilst sitting and not be as obvious in public. Tapping these points and repeating an affirmation ie ” I know I am feeling unsure and under pressure at this very moment. I fully accept these feelings and release them now”
TH (thumbnail)
Lung Meridian – Relates to Worth
Location: At the outside edge of the thumb
at the base of the nail.
WHEN BLOCKED: Negative emotions of sadness
and depression, grief, produces resentment, causes lethargy and low energy,
inflexible nature.
WHEN TAPPED: Releases negativity,
increases vitality, provides free will and individuality, relevant in treatment
of OCD, dissolves disdain, increases tolerance, increases intuition and promotes
positive outlook.
IF (Index Finger)
Large Intestine Meridian – Relates to
letting go
Location: At side of the finger at base of
the nail (same as thumb)
WHEN BLOCKED: Causes nostalgia, holding
onto past hurts, inability to forgive, stubbornness, mental constipation,
resentment, guilt.
WHEN TAPPED: Relieves guilt, frees
emotions that hold a person to living in the past, provides understanding of
positive present tense, optimism and future planning, dissolves resentment,
provides capacity for understanding and forgiving.
MF (Middle Finger)
Pericardium Meridian – Heart Protector –
Relates to bonding
Location: At side of the finger at the
base of the nail (same as thumb nail)
WHEN BLOCKED: Causes low self-esteem,
expressions of cruelty and hard hearted behaviour, restlessness, short term
depression, self-absorption, coldness, lack of concern for others, lack of
enthusiasm.
WHEN TAPPED: Releases feelings of
inferiority, dissolves jealousy, relieves regret, clears allergies – airborne
types, promotes sense of humour, impetus for advancing
consciousness.
LF (Little Finger)
Heart Meridian – Relates to unconditional
love
Location: At the side of the finger at the
base of the nail (same as thumb nail)
WHEN BLOCKED: Chest pains, anger,
selfishness and loneliness, deep sorrow and depression, hastiness, arrogance,
yearning for love, responsible for extreme emotional responses, hysteria and
erratic behaviour.
WHEN TAPPED: Encourages development of
empathy, compassion and unconditional love, removes limited thinking, opens up
consciousness, improves long term memory, promotes joy, optimism, tranquility,
emotional and spiritual growth, emotional balance and control of thoughts and
senses.
KC (Karate Chop)
Small Intestine Meridian – Relates to
Trust
Location: At the middle of the fleshy part
at the side of the palm
WHEN BLOCKED: Lack of confidence and
feelings of self hatred, causes cloudy judgment and hesitancy, responsible for
anxiety patterns and slow recovery from shock, forgetfulness
WHEN TAPPED: Relevant in treatment of
psychological reversal, removes self- hatred and doubt, increases self- esteem
and confidence, assist memory, improves ability to recover from shock.
