Chapter 12: The Subconscious Mind: The Eleventh Step to Riches

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Welcome you.

Today we're embarking on a journey into, well,

the very core of your subconscious mind.

It's this incredible, often underestimated powerhouse within you, constantly shaping your reality from behind the scenes.

That's absolutely right.

And for this deep dive, we're really zooming in on chapter 12 from our sources.

It's titled The Subconscious Mind,

The Connecting Link.

And this chapter, it really digs into the fascinating process of how your thoughts and maybe even more importantly, your deepest desires can actually, well,

manifest, become tangible in the world through this mental force.

Absolutely.

Our goal today is to really try and unpack this for you.

We want to explore how you can consciously engage with and maybe even sort of guide your subconscious mind to help you get what you're aiming for.

Yeah, how to work with it.

Exactly.

Get ready for some, I think, truly practical insights and maybe a few moments it'll kind of shift how you see your own mind.

Okay, so let's start at the beginning.

What exactly is this subconscious mind the chapter describes?

Well, the source uses this analogy.

Imagine it as a vast field of consciousness.

Think of it like this huge mental space, where every single thought impulse that reaches your conscious mind through your senses, you know, sight, sound, touch, all of them, it gets registered and categorized.

It's almost like a universal filing system for everything you experience and think.

A mental filing system.

I like that image.

So even those little fleeting thoughts, the ones that barely register consciously, they all get stored away in there.

Precisely.

And here's a really key point, maybe a bit surprising.

The subconscious mind doesn't judge.

It doesn't.

No, it accepts and files all these sense inputs and thoughts, no matter their nature, positive, negative, constructive, destructive.

It just takes them in.

It's like an impartial recorder of your mental activity.

That gives you a pause, doesn't it?

Think about all those worries that creep in late at night.

They're just being filed away with everything else.

They can be, yes.

But here's the empowering part the chapter really stresses.

You have the ability to voluntarily implant specific plans, thoughts or intentions into your subconscious.

Voluntarily.

Yes.

With the clear expectation, the intention that they will materialize, turn into something physical, maybe even financial success.

Now that's where things get really compelling.

Consciously planting ideas that then take root and kind of blossom into reality.

How does that actually happen though?

Well the chapter emphasizes that the subconscious responds most powerfully to your dominant desire.

The ones that are strongest.

Right.

Especially when those desires are charged up with emotional intensity, and this is critical, with unwavering faith.

Faith that keeps coming up, doesn't it?

So it's not enough to just passively hope for something.

You need this deep belief in its possibility and you have to feel the emotion of it like it's already happened.

That's pretty much the core of it, yeah.

And when you think about this alongside other ideas we've talked about from our sources, like how important it is to clearly define your goals, create real plans.

You start seeing how these concepts all link up and actually amplify each other.

It's a whole system.

Right.

It's like all the pieces of the puzzle are starting to click together.

So this subconscious filing system, it's constantly working, like 24 -7, even when we're asleep or just zoned out.

Exactly.

Constantly.

And here's where the chapter introduces a really expansive idea.

It suggests that the subconscious mind can actually tap into something called infinite intelligence.

Infinite intelligence.

Yeah, that sounds significant.

Like a concept with some pretty big implications.

It definitely is.

The chapter proposes that through some process, a process we don't fully understand, the subconscious can draw upon this infinite intelligence to transmute your deeply held desires into their physical equivalents, their counterparts in the real world.

And interestingly, it always seems to look for the most practical, logical ways to make that happen.

So it's almost like an internal GPS or something.

Constantly calculating roads to bring our main desires into reality.

You could think of it that way, yeah.

But it's crucial to get this.

You can't directly command that process of accessing infinite intelligence.

You can't just order it up.

What you can control, what you do have agency over, is what you consciously choose to hand over to your subconscious for this transformation.

Remember when we discussed auto -suggestion?

Yes, reinforcing those positive beliefs and affirmations.

Exactly.

That's a very practical method for intentionally influencing what you subconscious.

Ah, I see.

So the subconscious is acting as this vital go between, this connecting link, just like the chapter title says.

Precisely.

That's exactly how it's presented.

It's the indispensable bridge between your finite conscious mind and this seemingly limitless infinite intelligence.

It's the channel, the conduit through which you can with intention access a much greater power.

So it's not just a passive storage bin for memories.

It's an active player in shaping our Absolutely.

The chapter makes a strong claim.

The subconscious alone holds the secret process for converting your mental and emotional impulses into, well, into something like their spiritual equivalent.

Wow.

And it's also described as the actual medium through which prayer can be transmitted to a source that's capable of answering it.

That's, that's a deeply profound thought.

Prayer traveling through the subconscious.

It is.

The chapter uses some pretty strong words here like

stupendous, imponderable to try and convey the sheer creative potential tied up with the subconscious.

It says it inspires awe.

It really makes you feel like we're just scratching the surface of our own mental capabilities, doesn't it?

And the chapter itself acknowledges that.

It explicitly says our knowledge about the subconscious is still pitifully limited.

Right.

The very idea that it's the communication channel between our thinking mind and infinite intelligence.

It's described as almost paralyzing

It's just that big.

Okay.

So if we accept this, that this incredibly powerful subconscious exists and it's this vital link,

what are the practical takeaways for you, our listener?

What should you be focusing on?

Well, first off, it really hammers home a principle we've touched on before.

The absolute importance of having clear, really well -defined desires.

Knowing exactly what you want.

Yes.

Once you grasp the potential power of the subconscious, that advice about clearly articulating your goals, maybe even writing them down.

It takes on a whole new weight, you know?

It's not just a helpful tip anymore.

It's like giving precise instructions to this incredibly powerful internal mechanism.

That's a great way to put it.

And crucially, that clarity of desire has to be paired with persistence,

unwavering persistence in following through with your plans, with the instructions you set for yourself.

You can't just have a wish.

You need to be actively consistently working towards it.

Now, the chapter mentions 13 principles.

What's their role in connecting with the subconscious?

Okay.

So these 13 principles, the chapter explains them as stimuli.

They're like the different tools or methods you can use to reach into and influence your subconscious mind.

Got it.

Now this specific chapter doesn't detail each one, but it stresses that if your first tries at connecting with your subconscious don't bring immediate results, it's really important not to get discouraged.

So it takes practice.

It's a skill to develop, not an instant fix.

Exactly.

Patience and consistent effort are key.

The chapter reminds us that voluntarily directing the subconscious, well, it becomes a habit.

And that habit is guided and strengthened by faith.

It's through applying these principles consistently over time that you build that strong connection.

That makes sense.

Like learning anything new, really, requires practice, dedication.

But what happens if we don't consciously try to direct our subconscious?

If we just let it run on autopilot.

The chapter's very clear about this.

The subconscious is never idle.

It's always active.

Always on.

Always.

So if you aren't proactively planting the specific desires you want to see grow, it will inevitably just feed on whatever thoughts happen to reach it.

And that includes the negative one's fear, worries about lack, anxiety about poverty.

Oh, wow.

So those negative thought loops we can get stuck in, they can actually take root down there and start negatively influencing things.

They certainly can.

The chapter points out again that both negative and positive thought impulses are constantly hitting your subconscious, coming from all sorts of sources.

So the immediate focus, as this chapter lays it out, is really about helping you learn to block those harmful negative inputs and, at the same time, intentionally flood your subconscious with positive, constructive desires.

So gaining conscious control over the input.

That's absolutely critical.

It's like installing a filter for our own minds.

That's a discipline is what really unlocks potential of your subconscious, and it prevents those unwanted thought patterns from digging in and taking hold.

Okay, let's shift slightly to creation.

The chapter makes this bold claim.

Everything created by humans starts as a thought impulse.

That's a big statement.

It is, isn't it?

It emphasizes that humans literally cannot create anything that wasn't first conceived in thought.

And this is where imagination comes in.

That incredible faculty we have.

Thought impulses, when you nurture them, when you direct them with your imagination, they can be shaped and structured into actual plans,

strategies.

It has to be directed imagination, right?

Not just random daydreaming.

Precisely.

Controlled imagination is essential for creating plans and purposes that can actually lead to success in whatever you're trying to achieve.

It's focused, purposeful, creative thinking.

And how does faith fit back into this?

We keep coming back to faith, thought, and imagination.

How do they work together in creation?

The chapter is unequivocal on this.

It states that all thought impulses intended for physical manifestation for becoming real must first pass through your imagination.

And then, they have to be intimately combined, mixed with unwavering faith before they can be properly planted in the subconscious mind.

So, the sequence is, conceive the goal, vividly imagine it as real, believe with absolute certainty it's happening.

And that powerful mix gets impressed onto the subconscious.

That's the fundamental principle laid out.

That crucial mixing of faith with your plan or purpose.

It happens only in the theater of your imagination.

Only there.

Yes.

It's this potent combination that the subconscious is designed to pick up on and respond to.

So, the chapter concludes this part by stressing that using your subconscious voluntarily and effectively.

It needs the coordinated conscious use of all these principles together.

Clear desire, planning, vivid imagination, and solid faith.

It really sounds like a carefully orchestrated mental process with several vital moving parts.

Now, there's a quote in the chapter from Ella Wheeler -Wilcox.

Why is that included?

What's its significance?

Ah, yes.

Ella Wheeler -Wilcox's words, you never can tell what a thought will do, for thoughts are things.

They're presented as compelling evidence from someone who seemed to really understand the subconscious mind's power.

Okay.

The chapter explains how her lines highlight that thoughts aren't just fleeting things, they actually have substance, and they embed themselves deeply in the subconscious.

Like planting seeds in fertile soil.

Exactly like that.

And once those thought seeds are planted, they act like a kind of magnet, pattern, or blueprint.

They actively guide the subconscious as it works to translate those mental concepts into physical form.

The core idea Wilcox captured so well is that thoughts are, in a very real sense, things.

Because every material object originates as some form of thought energy.

That's a perspective that really shifts how you view your own inner world, doesn't it?

My thoughts actually have power out there.

Now, the chapter moves on to talk about emotion.

How do our feelings play into this?

How do they affect the subconscious?

This is crucial.

The chapter stresses that the subconscious is significantly more receptive, more open to thought impulses that are mixed with feeling or emotion, compared to purely rational logical thoughts.

More feeling, less just cold logic.

Right.

The argument made is pretty strong.

It suggests that only emotionally charged thoughts truly have the power to influence the subconscious deeply.

That definitely lines up with experience, right?

We tend to remember and be driven much more by emotional events than just, you know, dry facts.

Precisely.

Our emotions often govern our actions.

So if the subconscious responds best to emotional thoughts, then understanding our own emotions, the whole spectrum becomes absolutely critical if we want to consciously influence it.

So becoming more aware of our emotional state is key to unlocking the subconscious power.

Absolutely.

And the chapter then lays out seven major positive emotions and seven major negative ones.

Okay.

The positive ones listed are desire, faith, love,

sex, which is framed here more broadly as vital life force and creativity.

Right.

Not just the physical act.

Exactly.

Then enthusiasm, romance, and hope.

The chapter emphasizes these are the most powerful for creative effort.

And importantly, you can actually cultivate them, master them through using them.

This links right back to developing that money consciousness by intentionally filling your mind with these positive, empowering feelings.

So consciously nurturing these positive emotions is like giving the right kind of fuel to those positive thought seeds we're planting.

And what about the negative ones we need to watch out for?

The seven major negative emotions to actively avoid are fear, jealousy,

hatred, revenge, greed, superstition, and anger.

The chapter is very direct here.

These destructive emotions can seriously sabotage your efforts.

Because the mind can't really hold both positive and negative strongly at the same time.

One tends to push the other out.

That's the core idea presented.

Positive and negative emotions can't dominate your mind simultaneously.

One will be the stronger influence.

So the responsibility falls on you, the listener, to consciously make sure that positive emotions are the dominant force in your thinking.

And this is where the law of habit comes back in again.

So by consistently choosing to focus on positive emotions, feel them, it becomes an ingrained habit over time, like building a muscle.

Precisely.

By consciously forming the habit of applying and engaging with those positive emotions,

they'll eventually become so dominant in your mental state that the negative ones will find it harder and harder even to get in the door.

But even just one negative thought slipping through,

that could still have an impact, right?

The chapter is quite emphatic about this.

Even a single negative thought lingering in your conscious mind can be enough to hinder or block the constructive help you might otherwise get from your subconscious.

It's like even a tiny bit of poison can spoil the whole batch.

Wow.

That's a powerful warning.

Okay, let's talk about the science of prayer that the chapter brings up.

That sounds really interesting.

It does, doesn't it?

The chapter observes how often people turn to prayer only as a last resort, you know, when everything else has failed and they're usually feeling full of fear and doubt.

Yeah, that sounds familiar.

Well, it then explains that the subconscious, because it acts on dominant emotions, will actually take those feelings, the fear, the doubt, and transmit those to infinite intelligence.

Wait, so if I'm praying for something good, but deep down I'm terrified it won't happen, it's the fear, not the hope that's actually getting communicated.

That's the theory being put forward, yes.

Prayers offered with that strong undercurrent of fear or a lack of real belief that they'll be answered.

They might be ineffective precisely because that dominant negative emotion shapes the message being sent.

Now, the chapter does acknowledge that prayer clearly works for many people and it encourages listeners to think back to times their prayers were answered.

What was their mental state then?

Did it align with this idea of faith and positive expectation?

It's about the feeling behind the words, the belief, not just saying the words.

Exactly, and the chapter even includes what it calls a prophesy.

It suggests that future education systems will actually teach this science of prayer.

Yeah, leading to a time when people approach the universal mind, infinite intelligence, with confidence and faith because ignorance and, well, false teachings will have diminished.

That fans a picture of a much more empowered kind of future connection.

It does, and it uses historical examples like how we used to fear lightning or misunderstood space to show how understanding evolves, usually driven by faith and new possibilities.

It suggests a similar leap in understanding our connection to infinite intelligence is possible, maybe even inevitable.

So the message is there's a direct line, no obstacles between our individual minds and this infinite intelligence.

The chapter is explicit, no toll gates, no barriers.

Communication, it says, needs things like patience, faith, persistence, understanding, and genuine desire, but it costs nothing in terms of money.

No need for intermediaries, no spiritual gatekeepers.

Exactly.

The approach has to be direct.

Paid prayers are worthless, the chapter states bluntly.

Infinite intelligence, as it's described here, doesn't work through third parties.

You either make the connection yourself directly or it doesn't happen.

That definitely challenges some conventional ideas about prayer.

Now, it also talks about the transformation of thought during prayer.

What does that mean?

It explains that just repeating words from a prayer book, rote memorization, isn't likely to be effective for connecting with infinite intelligence.

The thoughts, the intentions behind the prayer, they need to be transformed somehow within your own subconscious.

Ah, and he uses that radio analogy.

Yes, it's a good one.

It compares it to how sound vibrations need to be amplified, or stepped up to travel through the infrared radio and then step down again to be heard.

Okay.

The subconscious mind, in this analogy, acts like that essential intermediary.

It translates your prayers into a form of vibration that infinite intelligence can recognize.

So my subconscious is like my personal transmitter and receiver for these prayers, modulating the signal.

That's the gist of it, yeah.

It takes your thoughts and desires, converts them into maybe a different kind of energetic frequency, sends the message, and then receives the answer often as an idea, an intuition, a plan.

This, the chapter says, explains why just reading prayers without feeling or belief often doesn't seem to work.

It even hypothesizes that prayers are likely changed from thought vibrations into maybe spiritual vibrations before reaching infinite intelligence.

And faith is still the key ingredient for making that transformation happen, for giving thoughts that spiritual quality.

Absolutely.

Faith is presented again as the primary way you give your thoughts that spiritual nature, that right frequency, and it hammers home the point.

Faith and fear cannot coexist.

They're incompatible.

One will always dominate the other.

Okay, this has truly been a deep and, well, really thought -provoking dive.

So let's try and wrap this up.

What are the absolute core takeaways from this crucial chapter 12?

Well, in essence, the chapter paints the subconscious mind as this incredibly powerful tool we all have, ready to help translate our deepest desires into reality.

It acts as that vital, direct link to what's called infinite intelligence.

And this connection works best when our desires are filled with real emotion and backed up by solid, unwavering faith.

So consciously choosing positive thoughts, actively cultivating belief, using your imagination purposefully, these are the keys to learning how to harness this amazing inner power.

And I can definitely say we've dug into all the main ideas, the stories, the insights, the examples within chapter 12, the subconscious mind, the connecting link.

We've covered the important details, the explanations.

No stone left unturned in this chapter.

Agreed.

We covered it thoroughly.

So here's a final thought for you, the listener to really chew on.

How can you begin maybe starting right now today to consciously monitor and intentionally direct the thoughts and crucially the emotions you're planting in that fertile ground of your subconscious mind?

What's just one small, deliberate action you could take right now to start harnessing this incredible power that resides within you?

Good question to ponder.

Reflect on that.

We'll look forward to exploring another fascinating topic with you on our next deep dive.