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THE ERASER The Eraser, which can clear emotional challenges, is a brief but powerful amalgam of circular breathing, intentional statements, and a six point touch and hold process. Frequently this method clears emotional charge within minutes and in doing so targets unconscious processes. The Eraser may also be employed on beliefs and physical sensations. This method is rooted in modern energy therapy, John Diepold's touch and hold method, and Kriya Yoga breathing. Here are the Eraser's steps:

(1) Allow yourself to relax while you tune into your problem (Belief, feeling, physical sensation). Merely THINK about it. When doing a straight energy therapy THINKING about your problem is the only requirement. When you begin to experience even slight distress from your problem go to the next step.

(2) Rate the distress with a SUD scale (statistical units of distress). Rate your distress from 1 to 10 with 1 being "nothting happening" and 10 being "overwhelming. The SUD scale will help you note your progress. Do not concern yourself with perfection here--just get an approximate idea of how much distress you have remaining.

(3) Do circular breathing during the entire duration of the Eraser. Circular breathing connects the inhale with the exhale in a slow and comfortable fashion. The exhale is relaxed with no control at all. If the inhale comes via the nose then the exit should exit the nose. If you inhale through the mouth then the exhale must travel out the mouth. Exhale and inahle need not be the same duration. In short don't stop at the top of the breath or the bottom. Breathing is one continuous loop.

Circular breathing balances the body's subtle energy system and breeds acceptance and emotional integration.

(4) Next do the six point touch and hold series. This touch and hold series is utilized to add energy to the meridians, speed the process, and access unconscious processes. When doing the six point acupressure touch and hold series simply bunch all your finger tips together (one hand) and gently touch the suggested acupressure point. You will hold your finger tips there for the duration of two in and out circular breaths:

(a) Touch and hold your bunched finger tips to the third eye point (TE) one half inch above a point directly between the eyebrows. Hold your fingers there for the duration of two circular breaths. Say silently or aloud: "I erase all of this problem throughout my being and my body."

(b) Touch and hold your bunched fingers on the (EB) point at the end of your eyebrow nearest your nose. Hold your bunched fingers on this point for two complete circular breaths. Say silently or aloud: "I erase all of my problem's down feelings throughout my being and my body."

(c)Touch and hold your bunched finger tips on the (CM) point located slightly out from the corner of your mouth, about 0.4 inches lateral to where your lips join. Hold your bunched fingers in this point for for two complete circular breaths. Say silently or aloud: "I erase all of my problem's anxiety throughout my being and my body."

(d) Touch and hold your bunched finger tips on the (LF) side of your little finger (this is the area on the side of the cuticle and faces the ring finger). Hold your bunched fingers on this point for two complete circular breaths. Say silently or aloud: "I erase all of my problem's demandingness throughout my being and my body."

(e) Touch and hold your bunched finger tips on the (EB) point at the end of my eyebrow nearest the nose. Hold your bunched finger tips on this point for two complete circular breaths. Say silently or aloud: "I erase all of my problem's overwhelming experiences throughout my being and my body."

(f) Touch and hold your bunched finger tips on the (WB) point located on the top of your hand between your thumb and index fingers. This is a half inch down in the center of the webbing area. No need to be perfect here, just get those finger tips on the webbing area. Hold your bunched finger tips on this point for two complete circular breaths. Say silently or aloud: "I forgive myself, others, and the universe for this problem."

When you have completed the Eraser's steps, go back and retune into your problem. Test it with the SUD scale. Rate any remaining distress with a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being "Nothing happening" and 10 being "overwhelming". The SUD scale will help you know how much improvement you have made. If any distress remains, rerun the Eraser from start to finish until the emotional charge or physical sensation is completely cleared. When distress remains, this is likely an emerging aspect of the problem showing up. Sometimes an entirely different, but related problem appears. Always continue the erasing process until all chage is completely cleared and you have the opposite feeling in its place.