Over the past few years of studying the inner workings of our minds, I’ve come to think of our unconscious as the darker side of our human computers. After all, it harbors all of the less than helpful instincts, limiting beliefs, negative behavior patterns and more.
This week I learned I was wrong. Our unconscious isn’t the dark side. It’s anything but.
The reality is that our unconscious minds enjoy serving us. Whether it be recalling a memory of that first big sale or swinging our golf club with our own special form – our unconscious serves up whatever we ask it for in any given situation.
That includes the behaviors and beliefs that don’t appear to serve us on the surface. For example, our fear of snakes, kneejerk defensive reactions and that pesky sugar habit, to name a few. The reality is – we asked for those behaviors thanks to our internal dialogues with our unconscious minds.
Clarity is the Key
Our unconscious minds need clear direction to serve us well. Very clear direction. That’s why we end up with those pesky habits.
