Think and Grow Rich Ch 11

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What is the primary benefit of focusing on positive emotions when addressing the subconscious mind?

It ensures communication with Infinite Intelligence.

It guarantees immediate financial success.

It helps avoid negative emotions that can hinder progress. (correct)

It allows for the expression of all emotions without restriction.

What is the primary function of the subconscious mind as described?

To limit the intake of external stimuli for better focus.

To entirely control all thoughts without influence from the conscious mind.

To store thoughts and sensations for later recall. (correct)

To analyze and interpret all sensory data rationally.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major positive emotion?

Jealousy (correct)

Hope

Love

Enthusiasm

What role does the 'LAW OF HABIT' play in managing emotions?

It assists in forming habits of using positive emotions. Signup and view all the answers

How can one influence the subconscious mind effectively?

By voluntarily planting desires mixed with emotional feelings like faith. Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion should be avoided to ensure effective communication with Infinite Intelligence?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the subconscious mind is correct?

It works continuously and can draw upon Infinite Intelligence. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the subconscious mind play in relation to prayer?

It is the medium through which prayer is transmitted to the answering source. Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage suggest one can gain control over their subconscious mind?

Through constant application of positive emotions. Signup and view all the answers

Why might individuals feel a sense of inferiority when contemplating the subconscious mind?

Due to the limited understanding of the subconscious by the collective human knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

Why is persistence emphasized in influencing the subconscious mind?

Because it is essential for forming habits over time Signup and view all the answers

How do emotionalized thoughts affect the subconscious mind?

They activate the subconscious to take action more readily than unemotional thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of imagination in influencing the subconscious mind?

It combines faith and plans for submission to the subconscious mind Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the subconscious mind if positive desires are not planted?

It automatically feeds on negative thoughts due to neglect Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Subconscious Mind

The subconscious mind is a field of consciousness, cataloging and recording all sensory input and thoughts from the five senses. It can recall or store thoughts like a filing cabinet.
The subconscious mind accepts all thoughts and sensory impressions, regardless of nature. Voluntary placement of plans, thoughts, or goals can influence its actions.
Subconscious actions are often driven by desires and feelings, like faith.
It operates continuously, drawing upon Infinite Intelligence to transform desires into physical or monetary results through practical means.

The Subconscious Mind and Control

Individuals cannot fully control the subconscious mind, but they can direct it through voluntary planting of desires and plans.
The subconscious is a link between the finite human mind and Infinite Intelligence, acting as an intermediary to access its forces.
It holds the process for transforming mental impulses to spiritual equivalents & for transmitting prayers to a responsive source.
Creative potentials linked to the subconscious are immense and awe-inspiring, though current knowledge on the subject remains limited.
Clear and written desires, persistence, and using the 13 steps are necessary for influence.

Subconscious Mind and Thoughts

The Subconscious mind works automatically. Thoughts of fear/poverty & other negatives are stimuli to the subconscious unless consciously transformed to positive DESIRES.
Thoughts which are not controlled by the conscious mind may be negative and passively fill the subconscious.
It is essential to feed the subconscious with positive DESIRES.
All creations start as thought impulses, assembled into plans through the imagination.
Mixing faith with plans through imagination is key to transforming them into concrete realities.
Emotions profoundly affect subconscious response. Emotionalized thoughts act on the subconscious far more effectively than those rooted in reason alone.
Positive emotions enable desired transmutations, while negative emotions act as obstacles to desired outcomes.

Communication with Infinite Intelligence

Prayer, properly approached, can be a form of communication with Infinite Intelligence. However, prayer must be free of fear & doubt.
Fear and doubt interfere with prayer reaching Infinite Intelligence.
Thoughts must be modified into spiritual vibrations (facilitated by faith) to connect with the Universal Mind (Infinite Intelligence).
The subconscious is vital to this process.
Direct communication with Infinite Intelligence is essential, not through intermediaries.
Simple words from a prayer book are ineffective without the transformative action of your subconscious.

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Description

This quiz delves into the concepts and functions of the subconscious mind, highlighting its role in storing thoughts, feelings, and sensory impressions. It also discusses the influence of desires and the relationship between the subconscious and Infinite Intelligence. Test your understanding of how the subconscious operates and its impact on personal goals.