I just read a fascinating article about the Science of Happiness by Bill O’Hanlon. He came up with 4 components of happiness and he gave them the acronym: S.O.A.P. “S” is for Social Connections, “O” is for Optimism, “A” is for Appreciation (or Gratitude), and “P” stands for Purpose—specifically a purpose beyond yourself.

I am seriously considering taking an on-line class on the Science of Happiness. It certainly never occurred to me to put the words science and happiness together, but the 4 components make perfect sense to me. I like the idea of earning 24 CEU’s (or Continuing Education Units) studying something that I find fascinating.

By the way, don’t forget that you can earn 12 CEU’s at our EFT Healing Extravaganza coming up in April. Please sign up at: www.eftmentors.com and receive a discount if you sign up before March 1, 2009.

My title “Soap ‘N Tap” reminds me of some silly names I’ve seen for laundromats and beauty shops (like Curl Up and Dye in Chicago, but it comes from the idea that the 4 elements in the pursuit of happiness could easily be enhanced by using EFT. If you are shy when it comes to making social connections, you can always TAP to reduce your anxiety. If you tend to be very pessimistic in any number of situations, you can TAP to get in touch with your optimistic side. If you have a hard time appreciating yourself and others, you could do a little TAP dance—-every day, at the end of the day, you could tap on every tapping point with a different piece of gratitude: I am grateful that the sun is shining; I am grateful that we are one day closer to Spring; I am grateful that I can still see my toes even though I have gained weight…..

You don’t have to dig for major things to be grateful for, but it does help to force yourself to notice: the man who smiled at me on the elevator; the cute puppy I saw on the street; and the lovely cup of coffee I drank this morning…

And finally, if you struggle to find true purpose in your life, TAP on it. You may be surprised what you find out.

Blessings,
Kiya