Internal Auditing - Body,Mind and Beyond - Harnessing the Power of the Subconscious Mind - Series - 10
Harnessing the Power of the Subconscious Mind
The Subconscious: A Reservoir of Endless Potential
Have you ever experienced déjà vu—the feeling that you've seen or lived something before? These sensations are not random; they emerge from the subconscious mind, which carries impressions not just from this lifetime, but from previous ones. The subconscious is vast, recording every thought, feeling, and experience—both known and unknown.
Our subconscious mind does not die when the body perishes. At the time of death, the physical body is left behind, but the soul carries with it both the subtle body (mind, intellect, ego) and the causal body (deep-seated tendencies) into the next life. This explains why even those born blind experience dreams—their subconscious contains visual impressions from past existences.
The Impact of Subconscious Programming
The greatest secret about the subconscious is this: it can either be your best friend or your worst enemy—depending on how your conscious mind communicates with it.
- If you constantly reinforce negativity, such as telling yourself "I am worthless," the subconscious internalizes this belief and sabotages future efforts.
- But if you feed it positive affirmations, such as "I am capable and blessed," the subconscious supports success rather than creating resistance.
The subconscious does not analyze information—it simply accepts whatever it is fed as absolute reality.
Analogy: The Captain and the Mariners
Think of your mind as a ship, with the conscious mind as the captain and the subconscious as the mariners working in the engine room.
- The captain sees, thinks, and directs the ship’s movement.
- The mariners obey without question, blindly following instructions from above.
If the captain repeatedly commands, "Steer toward danger," the ship inevitably crashes—even if the mariners don't understand why.
Similarly, if your self-talk is full of doubt, self-sabotage, or fear, your subconscious blindly accepts it, shaping your reality accordingly.
The Influence of Self-Talk on Success
Self-talk plays a monumental role in shaping success. The modern Olympics began in Athens in 1896, and for 60 years, no runner had broken the four-minute mile. Scientists believed it was impossible, claiming it could lead to heart failure or respiratory collapse.
Athletes repeated this belief in their self-talk: "I cannot do it."
Then came Roger Bannister, an English student of athletics who changed his self-talk. He believed and affirmed: "I will break the four-minute barrier."
In 1956, Bannister ran 3 minutes 59 seconds, defying expectations. Within a year, 27 runners broke the barrier. The following year, 235 runners did it.
What changed? Their self-talk—the limiting belief was eliminated, allowing them to achieve what had seemed impossible.
How to Reprogram the Subconscious for Success
- Become Aware of Your Self-Talk
- Observe your internal dialogue. Identify negative patterns and catch yourself in the act of limiting beliefs.
- Replace Limiting Beliefs with Empowering Affirmations
- Write down positive self-affirmations that reflect confidence, capability, and divine grace. Example: "I am blessed, and the grace of God is upon me."
- Utilize Daily Repetition
- The subconscious absorbs repetition. By continuously reinforcing empowering thoughts, your subconscious aligns with success instead of fear.
- Practice Gratitude and Visualization
- Train your mind to focus on abundance rather than limitation. When you visualize your goals as already achieved, your subconscious accepts them as reality, accelerating manifestation.
Conclusion: Mastering the Subconscious for Transformation
The subconscious holds immense power, shaping our life experience based on how we program it.
- Feed it negative beliefs, and it creates obstacles.
- Feed it positive intentions, and it becomes the greatest force for personal success and fulfillment.
This inner dialogue is within your control, and mastering it is the key to unlocking unlimited potential. With the right mindset, your subconscious can propel you toward a life of joy, abundance, and spiritual clarity.
Warm regards.
......To be continued
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