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Hello MVET Way CEMN Members,
This is Rodney “That Mindset Coach.”
Part 2 of 3
In the first article, we discussed that the mind is comprised of two compartments – the conscious and the
subconscious. We also concluded that our responses are recording in the subconscious
as knowns and unknowns.
These
responses become emotionalized experiences which become our beliefs. In this article, we will continue to expound on
this information.
The thing about the subconscious is that it does not know the difference between right/wrong or good/bad. All it knows
is what it has been programmed. So, if we truly want to change all of the areas of our life, we must take a look at what
limiting programs have been installed by others and us. Do you believe the subconscious mind controls your life? What
might be some of your limiting beliefs?
Now, from birth – 8 years old, we have recorded and accepted everything we have been taught. Those recordings come
from our parents/caregivers, our teachers, the church, watching television, and society, without question. We then start
to develop the gate known as the critical mind which is controlled by both conscious and subconscious thoughts.
Remember, our emotional beliefs and habits have been planted since the age of 8, but, as we grow older, we also develop
logic, reason, and willpower.
Let’s look at an example of how powerful the subconscious is. Let’s say John has decided he is not going to eat any
sweets for 30 days, and he goes to a business dinner with co-workers. They finish dinner, and the waitress brings a
dessert menu with colorful pictures. One of the pictures is a slice of chocolate cake that looked like his mom’s chocolate
cake that she made for him on his 7
th
birthday, his favorite birthday, as he recalls. John says, “I’m not eating sweets
for thirty days starting tomorrow”!
What happened? John’s subconscious program (88%) took control and overpowered his willpower of the conscious
(12%). Your subconscious mind is a loyal foot soldier ready to carry out the program that is installed.