In this chapter, David Simon shares his systematic approach to identifying, mobilizing, and releasing the negative beliefs, painful memories other issues that contribute to anxiety, addictive behaviors, chronic pain, depression, obesity, chronic fatigue, and many other emotional and physical health problems.
Chapter 2 discusses the importance of the direction of parents, caregivers, and teachers and through the feedback of siblings and peers how we’re informed of who we are, what qualities are valued, beliefs we should hold to be true, the talents we possess and lack, and the goals that are worth pursuing.
Gaining Emotional Freedom Through Meditation, Yoga and Breathing
Chapter 3 focuses on the healing power of three powerful practices that will subtly yet profoundly prepare your mind for the emotional release process.
Your heart longs to be free of its burdens, and given the opportunity, will eagerly release the undigested pain, disappointment, betrayal, abuse, and neglect that are stifling its freedom to love. You simply need to quiet your mind and listen. This will guide you towards the love and happiness you deserve.
This chapter helps to identify the landmark events that have shaped your emotional history. Spend a few minutes preparing your body through heart-opening stretching and breathing exercises to center yourself. Then, sitting comfortably, ask yourself this important question: What experiences from my past continue to create anguish for me in the present?
If you’ve stayed with the process to this point, you are now ready to liberate your heart from the emotional tyranny that has been holding it hostage by talking to a willing listener.
Chapter 7 discusses how to understand the experiences of others to help us move towards forgiveness, which is necessary if we are to fully heal and be free to love; essentially turning sorrow into sweetness.
Learn how to reframe negative traits to allow you to be less judgmental and more accepting of your humanity. When you can shift your perspective of a core belief, you free yourself from its imprisoning influence and are in a much better position to make the changes you are seeking in your life.
People who know themselves as lovable easily draw others into their lives who are willing and happy to love them. Knowing that you and those in your life are inherently deserving of love, you can develop the skills of identifying and communicating what is needed in order to make your relationships more loving.
You have identified emotional residue from your past and brought it into your conscious awareness, where you have separated the emotional charge from the facts of the experience. You have let go of many stored feelings of regret, resentment, and guilt, replacing them with understanding and forgiveness. You are ready to create loving and fulfilling relationships.