The Philosophy Behind Positive Affirmations
by Multitude
When the concept behind positive affirmations is explained, it is easy to understand why so many people incorporate this practice into their daily lives. It becomes a habit, and once one goal is achieved, you find yourself moving on to another.
The concept is quite simple. There are two levels of absorbing, retaining, and reacting to information. The first level is known as the ‘conscious mind,’ and the second is known as the ‘subconscious mind.’
I like to think of the ‘conscious’ mind as the ‘surface.’ It takes things at face value and responds based on the immediate information it receives.
The ‘subconscious’ mind, on the other hand, is the ‘deeper’ part of the mind that we unconsciously communicate with. It responds emotionally to the information we consistently feed it.
For example, if we repeatedly tell ourselves that we are unattractive and ugly, that is what our subconscious mind will absorb, and we will see ourselves in this negative light.
However, if we consistently affirm that we are fit, healthy, and radiant, our subconscious mind will believe this to be true, and we will naturally feel this way, whether we are currently fit and healthy or not.
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“The Philosophy Behind Positive Affirmations”
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