The Power of the Unconscious Mind

Most people have heard of the term Unconscious mind or even the Subconscious mind. But what exactly is this? At The Good Center, we understand the Unconscious mind as the root of why we are the way we are. It is the root of our consciousness and awareness — it is where ALL our memories and experiences go.

When you dream, you transition out of the Conscious mind and into the Unconscious mind.

When you brainstorm and detach from your surroundings, you are transitioning into the Unconscious mind.

When you are driving a long distance and your mind begins to wander and moments later you are miles down the road — you are drifting into the Unconscious mind.

So whether you believe it or not, every human being has access to the Unconscious mind. But we live in a physical world that teaches us that the Conscious mind is the only one that matters.

The Power of the Dream State

Early on, we begin to forget the power of the mind and how what we believe directly impacts our thoughts, our behaviors, habits, and feelings.

Consider having the experience of a nightmare. Our Unconscious mind is responsible for this journey. It produces feelings in us and we awaken, immediately realizing that it wasn't real — that it was just a dream. But still, we remain shaken. Why is that?

Could you retell the nightmare and frighten yourself with the same degree of panic you experienced when you were in your dream state? No. Why is that?

Simply stated: The Unconscious mind rules the conscious mind. The conscious mind does what the Unconscious mind commands.