I just had an interesting conversation with my dad, where we discussed Murphy, prayer, and the power of your subconscious mind. One of the things that came up, which I touched on in my last blog post, is that the journey to your unlimited power does not involve logical thinking. Yes, you need to keep your conscious thoughts positive, and reigned in. But, you can't just tell your brain to wake up and believe this. Many times people try to force themselves to believe in something. As a young student I wanted so badly to believe in God and Jesus. I still remember one day when a peer of mine told me that I was supposed to love God more than my Mom and Dad and that one day Jesus would come down and take me away. Of course I then became more terrified than feeling, "saved."
To connect with your father, I can only describe it as feeling rather than thinking. There is a very specific place in my stomach where I feel my emotions and when I am connected to my higher-power I truly feel it in that same place. It is when I find this feeling that then my thoughts can become more focused and in a state of prayer, rather than anxiety and stress.
I pulled the above quote out from this chapter because I feel like no matter how much I believe in the power of my subconscious mind and no matter how many times I see evidence of it- I am still awestruck by it all. When things happen to me, or shall I say, "when my subconscious makes things happen" I still feel like a child on Christmas morning. I feel giddy, light, excited, and ready to go tell anyone that will listen. It is an amazing feeling to experience.
As I continue to go through the chapters of, "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" at a deeper level, I have noticed that Murphy is very repetitive. The idea of your subconscious mind is actually very simple, however, he says the same thing in each chapter, but in a variety of different ways.
One of the biggest premises of this book is that thoughts are things. Murphy comes back to this many many times throughout the book. In this chapter he says, "What you write on the inside, you will experience on the outside." Sometimes, rather than thoughts, I think in what I would call, "mental movies." I see things happening, or rather imagine them happening even when they haven't. I take myself through many different scenarios and play out what people will say in the moment, how I will feel, and what will occur afterwards. Sometimes this can be a wonderful way to be creative, such as when I am thinking about my future wedding. Lately though, many of these mental movies have become stressful and a way that I often get lost in negativity. As a kindergarten teacher I have 24 children in my room and it is my job to make sure that they learn, the classroom runs smoothly, and to always be about 5 steps ahead of my students. When you have that many children of a young age in one room certain things that may seem small and trivial can quickly become a chaotic event. For example, when students gather their materials many things can go awry. I will sometimes have them get a personal whiteboard, a pen and an eraser. Way back at the beginning of the school year I set up strict procedures and guidelines at how they would obtain these objects. If I didn't, chaos could ensue. Students may start running to the materials all at once, they may grab and fight, and someone may get hurt in all of the hustle and bustle. Again, I set measures on how to prevent this at the beginning of the year, but, one thing that I have learned this year is that no day is the same. There are constantly new elements that are brought into the classroom that require me to think very quickly and make a plan instantaneously. This happened last thursday when a parent showed up with 24 cupcakes right at dismissal. (If you are a teacher you will understand that this is a big deal). I think that I got stuck in the mental movie pictures this school year- as a I tried to be 3 steps ahead of every possible bad scenario that might happen. In doing this I developed a habit in my personal life as well where I thought about negative scenarios that might occur as well. As I go back to read Murphy I need to realize that it is not up to me to find the least destructive path and follow it...but instead to create and manifest my own occurrence. Rather than worrying and thinking, "oh..if I do A then B but if I do C then D...." I should be calmly saying to myself..."I will do ______ and then the best possible outcome will happen for my students." It is then that I will be able to manifest my experience.
What you write on the inside (or think, see, feel on the inside) you will experience on the outside. Do you ever notice that when you are incredibly stressed, things that aren't really that stressful suddenly feel enormous? It's because the stress you are feeling is being projected all around you. At these times I love what Murphy advices. He says to "still the wheels of your thought processes" and let it go.
Throughout the rest of the chapter Murphy continues to reinforce his ideas when he quotes both Ralph Waldo Emerson and WIlliam James, the father of American psychology. Emerson said, "Man is what he thinks all day long" and James said, "the power to move the world is in your subconscious mind."
I wonder- what do you think about all day long? Since I started reading, "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" this week I have been conscious about filtering my thoughts. One of the things that has made this easier for me is being aware of what is being said around me. It is so easy to get caught up in gossip with co workers or a TV show that is not uplifting. Even the news can be very detrimental to your positive thoughts. It seems as though different forms of media and entertainment love to go after the emotions of people. If its not an Ebola outbreak its influenza or gang violence. Be aware of what you are feeding your subconscious. Even if you are just listening to it you are allowing it to enter your brain space. Again this week I chose a scripture to meditate on, This one comes from Zephania 3:17, "He rejoices over me with singing!" In my mind this is uplifting and powerful. When I cannot think of anything positive to play on my record player of thoughts, I go to this. I have also been singing the song "Everywhere that I Go" which is on a Joel Osteen CD called, "Free to Worship". When we think so many thoughts in one day, one hour, or even one minute it can seem daunting to control them, but I promise you once you become mindful and aware of your thoughts it will become easier and easier. Gossip used to be tempting and entertaining to me- but this week the second I participate in that judgemental discussion I immediately feel the disconnect from my father, which only leads to an increase in negative thinking.
Murphy writes, "These emotions, being of a negative nature, are frequently expressed as ulcers, heart trouble, tension, and anxieties." It's amazing, isn't it how negative thoughts can show up as physical symptoms? Think about muscle pain, tension headaches, and other ailments that are caused by stress. Some may accept that it is a part of living in this world, but it doesn't have to be. Murphy then goes on to ask, "What is your idea or feeling about yourself now? Every part of your body expresses that idea." When someone asks how you are doing, how do you answer? What thoughts are you thinking about yourself and telling others? It is like the idea of the conscious mind being the boss to your subconscious. If you reply with, "oh..I'm barely hanging in there" then you are directing the reinforcement of negative feelings. Sometimes you have to "fake it till you make it" and that may mean answering with, "I'm getting better and better everyday". Joel Osteen does an amazing job of discussing this scenario in several of his books and sermons. Thoughts are things, but also what you express and say aloud can turn into things as well. Choose to give yourself life giving thoughts and affirmations...
Tell your body and mind that you are healthy, prosperous, happy and whole. By doing this Murphy says that you will "wipe out all the negative patterns lodged therein.""
The great news that this book delivers is that all of what has happened in the past can be changed. Even if you were negative and stressed out for years you can still turn things around. The more you think positive and uplifting thoughts, the more the detrimental ones will be erased. Your subconscious is always listening and ready to give you the life that you design.
In this chapter Murphy uses a personal experience of healing as evidence of the power of your subconscious mind. He healed a skin malignancy by praying a simple prayer multiple times a day. I believe this can be used for many different situations, so I will share it here now:
"My body and all its organs were created by the infinite intelligence in my subconscious mind. It knows how to heal me. Its wisdom fashioned all my organs, tissues, muscles and bones. This infinite healing presence within me is now transforming every atom of my being making me whole and perfect now. I give thanks for the healing I know is taking place now. Wonderful are the works of the creative intelligence within me."
When you give your subconscious a life giving pattern that is filled with perfect health and happiness...it has no choice but to follow. It is, as Murph says, "the conscious mind that interferes with normal rhythm of the heart, lungs, and functioning of the stomach and intestines by worry, anxiety, fear and depression." Again, it is our thoughts that interfere. I was worried about having a panic attack so it was always at the forefront of my mind. Can you imagine how my subconscious responded when all it heard was "panic attack...panic attack...panic attack..?"
Change your thought process and you will change your life.
"She confidently trusts the lord to take care of her". Psalm 112:7
"He rejoices over me with singing". Zephaniah 3:17
"I belong to you..you belong to me Lord, I'm surrounded everywhere that I go..."
"I am healthy, happy, and blessed.."
Choose your thoughts and change your life.
Other important excerpts from this chapter:
*"Your business is with your conscious mind and not your subconscious mind. Just keep your conscious mind busy with the expectation of the best, and make sure the thoughts you habitually think are based on whatsoever things are lovely, true, just, and of good report."
*"Begin now to take care of your subconscious mind".
*"Think of it as a living intelligence, a lovely companion on the way. Firmly believe it is continually flowing through you vivifying, inspiring, and prospering you. It will respond exactly this way. It is done unto you as you believe."
*"Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. MATT 21:22"
*"Imagine the happy ending or solution to your problem, feel the thrill of accomplishment, and what you imagine and feel will be accepted by your subconscious mind and bring it to pass."
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