Spiritual
progress should be natural like the growing of a tree and not forced, frenetic
and chaotic. It requires commitment and patience and the greatest obstacle in its
way is the “chitter” or chattering of the mind. Although we like to think that
we construct and direct our world from our conscious thoughts, it is really from
the subconscious that our life takes shape.
The
subconscious mind is the storehouse of all your thoughts and experiences in this
life and in past lives. To best understand the subconscious mind thinks about driving
a car. How many times do you automatically drive your car while your mind is a
million miles away? Suddenly you realize you have been driving without awareness
of where you are or where you are going. The subconscious mind does the driving
while the conscious mind speaks on the phone.
The subconscious mind is responsible for the
automatically triggered feelings and emotions that you suddenly experience upon
facing a new situation. You begin a new job feeling a bit insecure or unsure of
yourself. This is the subconscious mind bringing emotions to the conscious
mind.
The conscious mind on the other hand is responsible for
logic, calculations and all actions that are performed while you are conscious.
The subconscious mind also controls other functions in your body like breathing
and heart beats.
Right now you are breathing without any conscious effort.
But if I ask you to stop and focus on your breathing each breath becomes conscious.
This is how we lift from the subconscious to the conscious mind relaxation, peace
and serenity.
We need to go deep into the subconscious and then cultivate
it so as to bring to the conscious mind health, happiness and peace. How? Quiet
your thoughts stay present and focus on discovering balance, strength, flexibility
and peace.
Let’s get started.
Just like your body has got its defenses against physical
wounds and injuries your subconscious mind has got its defenses against
emotional shocks and wounds.
These are called ego
defense mechanisms or unconscious defense mechanisms. Some of these mechanisms are denial, suppression,
anger and regression. The ego defense mechanisms' main function is to protect
your well-being and to help you overcome emotional shocks. But it doesn’t always
work because the ego is what separates us. To unite the subconscious and the conscious
we must be willing to surrender the ego to something higher; our higher self.
Doctor Lynn
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