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The ABCs of Healing
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the ABCs of Spiritual Healing
the ABCs of Spiritual Healing
Practice the Art of Your ABCs
Once you have clarity regarding your intentions, you must practice what Apollon calls "the Art of your ABCs." Intertwined with the ABCs technique is another one, which she refers to as "Face, Embrace and Replace." Here's how it works: - A is for AWARENESS and ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Become aware of your thoughts and images at the "head" level that do not feel good at the heart or belly level. Here, you're "Facing" what makes you feel bad.
Put your hand on your heart or belly and ask yourself, Am I feeling good (or OK) or not good at this moment? If your answer is "not good," put the same hand on your forehead and ask yourself, What is my thought, picture or image that makes me not feel good?
Now, take time to Acknowledge or "Embrace" the picture or thought. Give yourself permission to really feel the pain associated with your thought or image stored deep within you. Kick, scream or cry it out – for a few moments, or more, if needed, but not too much more, if possible.
- B is for BREATH and BREATHING OUT YOUR PAIN. Learn to use the Gift of Breath and then use your ability to lift yourself energetically to a higher level of well-being. Take three deep breaths. As you breathe in, visualize yourself breathing in the colorful and magnificent energy of the Universe or God. (Yes, actually give it a color so you can "see" it more readily.) Watch and feel this powerful healing energy coming in and filling your body with amazing warm, relaxing energy, causing you to feel so relaxed and heavy and – at the same time – so light that you are aware of your body shifting up energetically.
- C is for CHOICE and CHOOSING THOUGHTS AND IMAGES THAT FEEL GOOD or BETTER. Here's where you "Replace" your negative energy with positive energy. You choose thoughts and images that lighten your vibrations and enable you to allow in those experiences you have viewed as your intentions, hopes and dreams. Every moment is about choice. Be conscious of how you are feeling, moment by moment, and choose to focus on anything and everything that brings you relief and feels better or good, including your kids, pets, loved ones or your favorite funny video.
