How many times a day do you see or hear the News? Many people hear it first when their clock radio goes off in the morning. Then they turn on the TV during breakfast to watch what they just heard. Then they listen to the news again on the way to work in the car, or read the newspaper on public transport. At work, maybe there is a radio playing in the workplace that repeats the news every hour. Finally, getting home at the end of the day, they then immerse themselves in a full hour of news and current affairs with a late-night update for good measure.

I’m curious, how does watching or hearing the news makes you feel: fearful, sad, depressed, helpless, frustrated, angry, suspicious? Are these the emotions you really want to consistently condition into your energy system?

Yes there is the very occasional snippet of good news amongst all the death, crime, politics, and bloodshed but it is very much in the minority.

I often hear from people that you have to watch the news so that you know what’s going on in the world. My response to this statement is “why?” Of the many things that are presented to us in the News, very few affect us directly and, more importantly, are within our sphere of influence to do something about. If we can’t do anything about what is being presented this brings up the feelings of frustration, anger, guilt, fear etc.

I’m not saying to stick your head in the sand and ignore what is going on in the wider world. I am saying that you need to consciously guard against the negative conditioning of your energy system for your long-term health and well-being.

Choose when and how often you’re exposed to the News and you will find that your overall outlook on life will improve plus you’ll find yourself forming your own opinions versus those thrust upon you by the mainstream media.

Here is some EFT that may help with the effect of News on your nervous system. Using this EFT tapping points guide, start and continue tapping on the indicated points while saying:

Karate Chop Point:	Even though I’m addicted to the News, I deeply and completely accept myself. Even though I’m not sure what I’ll have to talk about if I don’t watch TV, I deeply and completely accept myself. Even though I think I need to know every minute of every day what is happening everywhere in the world, I choose to protect my energy system from the negative conditioning of main stream media. Even though I have this News habit, I choose to notice how often I get the News and will make a conscious effort to reduce my exposure. Even though I’m addicted to the emotions I experience when watching TV, I deeply and completely love and accept myself.
Top of Head:	Have to get the News.
Eyebrows:	Afraid not to watch the news.
Side of Eyes:	What will my friends and family think if I don’t keep up?
Under Eyes	How often do I really need to get my news?
Under Nose:	This News frustration
Chin Point:	This News fear
Collarbones:	This News anger
Under Arms:	Do I really want to condition these emotions into my system?
Wrists:	I choose to take responsibility for the health of my energy system.

Continue for another round:

Top of Head:	I’m learning to focus on my sphere of influence, noticing where I can make a positive difference.
Eyebrows:	How else can I reduce my exposure to negative input?
Side of Eyes:	I’m releasing all the News emotions from my system.
Under Eyes	Does what I see on TV really reflect my reality?
Under Nose:	Do I want to watch a horror movie every night?
Chin Point:	I notice what’s real in my world, in my relationships, in my feelings.
Collarbones:	I choose to become conscious of my negative and positive inputs.
Under Arms:	I choose to forgive myself for being addicted to the news. I was just following the herd.
Wrists:	I accept the responsibility for my energy system and mental well-being and do my best to give myself a diet of positive, constructive and inspiring input.

Try tapping while you watch TV and notice just how much your system relaxes and releases. You will be surprised and empowered. Remember you have choice and responsibility for your own well-being.

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Tags: addiction, anger, depression, fear, frustration, grief, negative energy

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