If I let go, then what? Is it really safe to let go? These are questions that come up a lot for clients- maybe not in those exact words or with that clarity.
Often not even at a conscious level.
But the question is there in some form.
Not having an answer might create fear, which can keep you holding onto inner junk -- junk you know you want to get rid of.
Then to make things worse, there's a common belief that can boost your fear and it's this: If I release one thing, it will leave a hole, a void.
So I can't let go until I have something else lined up to replace it.
I need to control what will rush in there to fill that hole.
Good News The great news is that you already have what you need.
Because YOU fill the void.
The real essence of who you are without problems and issues.
The healthy, happy you.
Beliefs that don't serve you and unwanted feelings are like mud covering a jewel.
And you are the jewel.
As you clear the mud away, the jewel begins to sparkle.
What if you replace your fear with curiosity? How about asking yourself, what color is the jewel? How does it look in different kinds of light? You really don't have to be afraid.
Sure - you may be surprised, because you may not have seen the jewel in a long time.
But you can approach it with positive expectancy and curiosity about what the essential you really looks like.
It's been there all along, no matter what has happened in your life.
Really.
Even if crummy stuff began when you were very young.
Just because you lost sight of that naturally comfortable, happy you doesn't mean she stopped existing.
She's just been hidden by the layers of stuff that you're now letting go of.
A Real Life Example My artist client Jamie described her issue as "being afraid to lose my edge if I didn't have fear and dread to motivate me to get things done.
How was I going to stay motivated?" In other words, what will fill the hole if I let this go? Don't I need to plan something else to take its place? Another way to stay motivated? After releasing the dread with EFT, she said, "Allowing myself to experience the 'empty-ness' of losing fear as a constant companion in my daily planning actions helped me to see how fully it had been part of my life, and to recognize that whatever was coming in to take its place could only be a richer and more successful way to lead my life.
For me, I don't know if there's a word that describes what motivates me now.
Clarity, lightness, focus...
".
That clarity, lightness and focus is the real, essential Jamie shining through.
Now her motivation is totally sustainable and energy-producing instead of energy-draining.
Because it's coming from the real Jamie - the essence of who she is.
Just like it can for you.
So whatever you're wanting to let go of, rest assured that only good will fill the space that opens up.
That's the natural way it works.
I've seen it hundreds of times.
Once the negativity is released, good shines through.
Every time.
I'll leave it to you to explain and describe the process.
I get so excited, like a kid in a candy store, because I get a little glimpse of each client's essence and can't wait to see who is really in there, just waiting to shine! I hope I can infect you with some of my own excitement so you realize you can trust what will fill the gap left by some junk you let go of.
It's the naturally happy, peaceful you! Bonus Tip If you're tapping on your own, this fear of the void sometimes shows up towards the end of your session and can slow or stop your release.
Just check to see if that's what's going on, do some EFT on that specific fear, and continue to let go.