Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Sedona Method: 3 Questions

The Sedona method is a great way to help release all the pent up feelings that otherwise conspire to bring us down.

At its simplest and easiest, the Sedona method gets you to ask yourself a set of three simple questions.

It's not like a qualification at work. Whatever your answer, it is correct. Questions 1 and 2 are yes/no questions. Question 3 just needs you to answer it. But we'll come onto this shortly.

Before you can start asking yourself the 3 Sedona questions, you have to find a feeling that is causing you some kind of issue. If it's your first time, start simple. The traffic noise outside, the repeats they keep showing on television, those kind of niggles. Don't choose anything too heavy as your first session!

If you can't think of anything else, work on the doubt you've got about whether the Sedona method works for anyone let alone works for you.

Then with the feeling you've homed in on, ask yourself the 3 Sedona method questions:

1. Could I let it go?
2. Would I let it go?
3. When?

Answer each question in turn. Keep with each question until you've answered it, then and only then move on to the next question. And don't be surprised if answering these superficially simple questions takes more than a few seconds. When you first meet the Sedona questions, they look simple. But in reality they're like an iceberg and your conscious mind only sees the tip. That is why the Sedona questions work well.

As I said earlier, questions 1 and 2 need a "yes" or "no" answer. "Maybe" is not an option. Get off the fence, even if you immediately sit back on it!

The third question is a bit more open ended. As with the first two questions, there are no right or wrong answers. Your answer to "when" doesn't matter too much. You could answer "now" or "tomorrow" or "next week" or "never". So long as you answer, it's OK. And all points inbetween.

After that, just work your way through the 3 Sedona method questions as many times as you need to. With the original feeling if it's still there. Or with another feeling if the original one has disappeared. Go with the flow here - you'll know what's right for you. Either as a gut reaction or by instinct.

If you'd like to know more then check my Sedona Method review here.

No comments: