by Riza Shanti Lim
Emotion Tension Release
To be human is totally alright. To feel, to react, to fail, to make mistakes, is human. Each one’s journey has its own authenticity. Some can cope with life’s challenges better, some become weak. To embrace your own uniqueness is the first step to self-love.
Being emotionally harmed myself, and wounded in the past, which resulted to disconnection to feelings and to others, loss of self, low confidence, aggression, depression, to name a few, is the reason why I thought of the ETR (Emotion Tension Release) workshop. It was held at the Orissa Holistic Garden Resort on November 20-21 combined with the BTR (Body Tension Release) program which I discussed in my previous article.
Not exactly knowing what will happen, our lovely attendees arrived early, vibrating with excitement. Alberto, our kinesiology master, did the briefing of the workshop flow while light vegetarian gourmet snacks were being served.
As sunset came, I presented the OTP (Outlining of Tension Pulse) to the group.
The first stage was a guided meditation to calm the mind, body, and emotion. For when everything is in a state of tranquility, the heart is more open to surrender and trust.
The second stage was the stress management meditation, which promotes relaxation, using imagery and visualization. This time, everyone’s face looked more at peace, the mode of the atmosphere and space shifted soothingly. It was a delightful moment to witness.
The third stage involved mapping of the tensions. We revisited memories of sadness, pain, and even joyful events. Tears overflowed at this phase – wounds, deep scars, and vulnerability were exposed. It was a heartbreaking moment to watch these beautiful beings choking in tears while narrating their ordeal, but at the same time, I admire their bravery and strength.
Many people carry unaddressed wounds for years, which affects their now unknowingly, and for some, keeps going back to the joy of the past, missing the joy of today or maybe because their present is not as bright.
The goal of this practice is to detach and cut clean the past emotions that block your path to your full potential for happiness and success by saying goodbye to each one of those unpleasant experiences.
As the dark took over, the DCG (Divine Consciousness Gathering) part followed outdoors, where the entrancing nature awaits.
We all wore white on that magical night, to signify new beginning and purity. I designed a unity mandala at the center of the space with petals of flowers, surrounding it with white candles – a divine sight to behold.
The sound of nature is truly unsurpassable, the rhythm of its silence was enthralling. As I started my prayer of blessings for all creations, the presence of the heaven-sent unknowns joined us. A bewitching surprise which felt like a dream. An enchanting mystical experience that everyone will never forget for the rest of their lives.
The next day, the ambiance was full of cheer and endless laughter. Radiant faces lighting up the room. What a splendid morning it was.
After the BTR session, the last stage of the ETR, which is the PSP (Perspective Shifting Program) takes the limelight.
The PSP system is a method which I created. Its aim is to bring about clarity and focus to the brain, clearing out limiting beliefs driven by fear, self-doubt, and low confidence. With this, the practitioner realizes that the reasons of his/her failures are due to the limiting beliefs set by one’s own mind. All are impressions, they are not happening and true. PSP practice helped a lot of my clients in achieving their goals. It is a highly powerful program which also works for business victories and relationships.
Sharing of experiences after the PSP followed forth. One of the medical doctor-attendees shared she had a condition called Aphantasia (people who are not capable of visualizing mental imagery). She had it since she was young. She couldn’t believe that after the PSP, she started seeing images during our visualization part. She couldn’t help to burst into tears of joy while telling her story. She realized that her inability to imagine was due to her emotional blockages, brought about by deep seated hurts.
Another attendee shared that all her life, whenever she felt happy, she thought she didn’t deserve it. She feels guilty for being happy. So, whenever that emotion presents itself, she drives it away. She feared that joy may bring loneliness too. Making her feel low and depressed every time.
After the PSP, she declared to herself that she is now ready to welcome happiness and she deserves it. She was sorry that she missed so much because of her wrong perception about it. Again, a flood of tears poured out, and others joined in.
The ETR program released so many unpleasant energies from the heart, awakened self-love, awareness, hope, faith – a rebirth. It shifted the eyes back to the light, where everything is bright, full of promise and possible.
Namaste.
