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Still Tapping — EFT Tapping Into Stillness / Presence / Mindfulness

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Introduction

Hi there.

Today I want to show you a practical method I use to get — and stay — present.

In the previous video, we spoke about what presence is and how it relates to mindfulness. I did promise to go into the benefits of presence, but I thought it would be more useful to start with something practical.

We live in a busy world. There are many concerns, distractions, and issues we need to deal with — or surrender to. So having a simple, accessible practice really helps.

From EFT to Still Tapping

Years ago, I learned EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques), and I’ve used it extensively to work through different mental and emotional challenges. It’s something I still recommend exploring.

Over time, though, I found that I didn’t always enjoy all the mental work involved in EFT — the affirmations, the verbal processing, the emotional scaling.

So I developed a derivative practice that I call Still Tapping.

It uses the same tapping points as EFT, but with a very different intention.

The point is not to think.
The point is stillness.

The Intention Behind Still Tapping

As I worked with tapping over the years, I noticed something important:
it often left me in a state of presence.

My body felt relaxed.
My nervous system felt calm.
And I could clearly sense my inner energy field — something often associated with presence or inner-body awareness.

That’s the entire point of Still Tapping.

The Tapping Points (Step-by-Step)

I’ll walk you through the points now.

You don’t need to think anything while tapping. Just count and stay present.

  1. Karate chop point
    – On the side of the hand
    – I usually count to 10 or 11 (I like 11)
  2. Eyebrow points
    – Right at the start of each eyebrow
    – I tap both sides at once using two fingers
  3. Side of the eye
    – On the bone next to the eye
    – Not on the temple
  4. Under the eyes
  5. Under the nose
  6. Under the mouth
  7. Collarbone points
    – About an inch below the shoulder bone, on both sides
  8. Chest points
    – Roughly where a bra strap would sit on either side of the body
  9. Top of the head

That completes one round.

How to Practice

  • Do 3–5 rounds
  • Between each round, take a slow, deep breath
  • Notice:
    • The mind becoming quieter
    • The body relaxing
    • A sense of presence emerging

You don’t need to watch this video while practicing. Once you know the points, you can do it on your own.

You can technically do it while commuting or driving — though maybe not where people can see you 😄
(As my daughter once said: “Dad, if you’re tapping in public, I agree — you might be on the spectrum.”)

So yes — maybe not in public.

How I Use Still Tapping

I’m a financial market trader, and I trade U.S. futures in the afternoons when the market opens.

I often use Still Tapping just before the open to:

  • Center myself
  • Let go of distractions
  • Enter a state of flow

That way, when the market opens, I’m not stuck in my emotions or my thoughts. I’m present. I can see what’s happening as it’s happening.

That’s one application.

You can also use this practice:

  • Sitting on the couch watching TV
  • Before or after a difficult conversation
  • After something has upset you

This is not meant to bypass emotions.

As Michael Singer teaches, emotions need to be felt and allowed. Still Tapping is something I use after I’ve sat with the feeling — maybe an hour or two later — when there’s still emotional residue or a low-level agitation.

At that point, tapping helps regulate and integrate.

Why It Works So Well

I personally:

  • Count to 11 on each point
  • Do 3–5 rounds

Afterwards, I usually feel:

  • Still
  • Calm
  • Present

This isn’t the only practice for presence or awakening — we’ll explore many more here — but this is one of the main ones I use.

I’m not a monk.

I have:

  • A job
  • A wife and family
  • Emails
  • Meetings
  • Trading
  • Coaching clients

Life is busy.

Still Tapping helps me practice presence in the middle of life, not outside of it.

When I feel overwhelmed, I slow down, tap, breathe, and let inner stillness return.

Closing

You can read more about EFT tapping — it’s well researched and widely used to support emotional and mental freedom.

Still Tapping is simply a quieter, more minimalist version — focused on stillness rather than fixing.

I’ve found that’s what makes it so powerful.

Give it a try.
Let me know what you think.

Chat soon.