Before we begin tapping,
Let's take a moment to get still.
Close down your eyes,
And feel your body on the surface supporting you.
Notice the play of air on your exposed skin,
And any aromas in the room.
Now place one hand on your chest,
And the other on your belly.
Feel the rise and fall of your body below your hands as you breathe.
Now turn your attention to any sounds in the room,
Before tuning into more distant sounds.
Now bring your attention back to the body.
Start to slowly scan your body from the top of your head,
Down to the soles of your feet.
Notice where you are holding any tension,
And gently begin to release it with each exhale.
Soften any areas of tightness as you continue to breathe,
And let your mind fall still.
Now that we are fully in the present moment,
We are ready to begin tapping.
As usual we'll start on the side of the hand,
But instead of creating a setup statement,
We will just move from point to point as we direct loving kindness to all parts of ourselves.
You might even like to hold an image of yourself as a child in your mind's eye as you tap.
Side of the hand,
May you be well.
Top of the head,
May you be happy.
Eyebrow,
May you be free from suffering.
Outer eye,
May you feel safe.
Under the eye,
May you feel protected.
Under the nose,
May you live with ease.
Under the mouth,
May your heart be filled with joy.
Collarbone,
May you know peace.
Under the arm,
May you be content.
Side of hand,
May you be satisfied.
Top of the head,
May you be recognised.
Eyebrow,
May you be pleasantly surprised.
Outer eye,
May you be free of pain.
Under the eye,
May you be free from harm.
Under the nose,
May you be full of self-acceptance.
Under the mouth,
May you thrive.
Collarbone,
May you be filled with gratitude.
Under the arm,
May you be loved.
Side of hand,
May you be free.
Release the tapping and place one hand over your heart and the other over your navel.
Draw your breathing down into your belly,
Before slowly and gently exhaling through the nose.
Continue to breathe into your belly and notice the rise and fall of your hands with each inhale and each exhale.
Once again,
Scan your body from head to toe and notice how you feel.
Do you feel lighter and more at ease?
And has your mind become quieter?
I hope you were able to feel a shift and that you enjoyed this practice.
If you found this tapping meditation helpful,
Remember to save it so that you can easily return to it.
I encourage you to keep practicing developing a mindset of self-compassion daily.
Until next time,
May you be safe,
May you be well and may you be happy.
