The Power of the Subconscious Mind
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What is the approximate difference in neurological processing abilities between the subconscious and conscious mind?

  • Equal in power
  • More than a million times (correct)
  • Ten times
  • A hundred times

    • What percentage of the time does the conscious mind run the show?

  • 5 per cent (correct)
  • 50 per cent
  • 95 per cent
  • Almost always

    • What is the primary source of inspiration for great scientific discoveries and yogic findings?

  • The superconscious (correct)
  • The conscious mind
  • External circumstances
  • The subconscious mind

    • What state is necessary for the superconscious to blossom?

    <p>An overall relaxed state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we often fail to achieve our goals?

    <p>Because our conscious desires conflict with our subconscious programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of our life experiences is shaped by our subconscious mind?

    <p>95 per cent or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the culmination of the states of A, U, M, and the soundless sound?

    <p>The Turiyatit condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of meditating regularly?

    <p>To receive spiritual nourishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in preserving the new condition gifted to us during meditation?

    <p>To become sensitive enough to know that we are being given spiritual nourishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Daaji term the process of preserving spiritual nourishment?

    <p>Acquire, enliven, imbibe, become one with it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration to observe ourselves within after meditation?

    <p>5 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the analogy used to describe the purpose of sharpening our consciousness?

    <p>Sharpening a knife to cut vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of combining the processes of connecting and sankalpa?

    <p>A dynamic state of communion with our inner essence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the heart in prayer?

    <p>To resonate thoughts and feelings across the canvas of our consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of offering a thought or feeling to our Higher Self in prayer?

    <p>It resonates across the canvas of our consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Heartfulness meditation and rejuvenation practices?

    <p>To bring about transformation and evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Heartspot?

    <p>A nearby place where Heartfulness meditation and rejuvenation practices are offered to the public free of charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author of 'Heart Intelligence'?

    <p>Rollin McCraty, Ph.D.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective way to start the process of circulation according to the Law of Giving?

    <p>Making a decision to give something to anyone you come into contact with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered one of the most powerful forms of giving?

    <p>Giving a compliment to someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of giving according to the Law of Giving?

    <p>You will receive more confidence in the miraculous effects of this law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a silent form of giving mentioned in the text?

    <p>Sending a blessing to someone silently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first commitment to oneself to apply the Law of Giving?

    <p>I will give something to everyone I come in contact with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second commitment to oneself to apply the Law of Giving?

    <p>I will gratefully receive all the gifts that life has to offer to me</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of embracing the present and becoming one with it?

    <p>You will experience a fire, a glow, a sparkle of ecstasy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of all existence according to the text?

    <p>Non-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most penetrating and practical law amongst the seven laws mentioned in the text?

    <p>The Law of Intention and Desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of having the combination of Acceptance, Responsibility, and Defenselessness?

    <p>Life flows with effortless ease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of declaring your intent to yourself?

    <p>You will experience fulfillment, delight, joy, freedom, and autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first seed of the mind according to the text?

    <p>Desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Biology of Belief

    • The subconscious mind is more than a million times more powerful than the conscious mind in terms of neurological processing abilities.
    • The subconscious mind shapes 95% or more of our life experiences, while the conscious mind runs the show only about 5% of the time.

    The Power of the Superconscious

    • The superconscious is the source of inspiration and discovery in human creativity, as described by Arthur Koestler in his book "The Act of Creation".
    • The superconscious can blossom when a person is in a relaxed state.

    The Heart's Role in Transformation

    • The heart plays a crucial role in connecting with our inner essence and bringing about transformation.
    • When we offer thoughts or feelings to our Higher Self through prayer, it resonates across our consciousness and into the cosmic field, unlocking evolution and transformation.

    Heartfulness Practices

    • Heartfulness practices involve connecting with the heart, relaxing, and meditating to access the Intelligence of the Heart.
    • There are four core practices: Guided Relaxation, Meditation, Cleaning, and Connecting to the Source.

    The Law of Intention and Desire

    • The Law of Intention and Desire is the most penetrating and practical utility amongst the seven laws.
    • It encompasses all states of consciousness, from the external wakeful state to the soundless silence of Turiya state.
    • The law is about being in a meditative state and being receptive to spiritual nourishment.

    Creating a Meditative State

    • Creating a meditative state involves being receptive to spiritual nourishment and making efforts to retain, preserve, and let it grow.
    • The process of acquiring, enlivening, imbibing, becoming one with, and reaching a state of union (AEIOU) is essential for spiritual growth.

    The Law of Giving

    • The Law of Giving involves giving something to everyone you come into contact with, not necessarily in the form of material things.
    • Non-material gifts such as caring, attention, affection, appreciation, and love are some of the most precious gifts you can give.
    • The law can be applied by making a decision to give wherever you go, to whosoever you see, and by silently sending blessings to others.

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    Explore the concept of the subconscious mind and its influence on our lives. Learn about the relationship between the conscious and subconscious mind and how they impact our thoughts and behaviors. Discover the ideas presented by Dr. Bruce Lipton in his book 'The Biology of Belief'.

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