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There is much written about the subconscious mind as it relates to the Law of Attraction, manifesting, healing, happiness, and wealth. There is much less written about the subconscious mind as it relates to poverty, illness, fear, and unhappiness. Throughout my writings, you will see me referring to the subconscious mind and the power it holds in our lives.

Although we may not believe it, it is an undisputable fact that our subconscious mind is working 24/7 either for us or against us.

I’d like to share with you a very interesting analogy of the subconscious mind.

The best description of the subconscious mind I have ever heard:

We will use a large manufacturing plant as an illustration. A big corporation, as you know, has a president and a general manager. Of course, it has many intermediate officers as well: vice-presidents, secretaries, treasurer, etc. For the sake of simplicity, we are only going to think of the president and the general manager.

Let’s assume the corporation in this illustration is an automobile plant.
The president does the planning; the general manager executes the plans.

When a new-model car is being contemplated, the president will make the decision as to all changes to be made. These changes will be given to the general manager. Designers and draftsmen are instructed to put the plans on paper; models are made; the plant is tooled up to create the new designs and on and on it goes. Until finally the first new model rolls off the assembly line bearing all the changes originally planned by the president.

This gives an ideal example of the relationship between the conscious and the subconscious or “creative mind”.

The conscious mind is the president; the Creative Mind is the general manager.
The conscious mind does the thinking, planning, evaluating, etc. The Creative Mind carries out the orders.

Let us assume, by way of illustration, that an individual was just getting by. He managed to keep food on the table and to pay his rent; but there never was any money left over for nice clothes, recreation, or any thing other than the basic necessities.
Suddenly a powerful thought enters his mind. He begins to see himself as a success. He begins to think in terms of “I AM a Success.” All right, what happens?

His general manager—his Creative Mind—accepts the thought “I AM a Success” as an instruction. It is a new model ordered by the president—the conscious mind.
Now then, just as the general manager in the factory would give instructions to his many department heads, so, too, will your general manager—Your Creative Mind—begin sending out messages to his assistants throughout your body.

Your general manager knows that to be a success you must look like one. He will make you more alert; he will put a spring in your step; he will put a look of determination in your eye; and he will put an expression in your voice which rings of success.
But, most important of all, your general manager will direct your thinking so that you will be guided to do the things which will make you a success.

So it goes with all things in our lives. Our subconscious mind is faithfully carrying out the orders it is given. All your experiences, events, conditions, and acts are the reactions of your subconscious mind to your thoughts.

When the thoughts deposited in your subconscious mind are constructive, harmonious, and peaceful, the magic working power of your subconscious will respond and bring about harmonious conditions, agreeable surroundings, and the best of everything. When you begin to control your thought processes, you can apply the powers of your subconscious to any problem or difficulty. In other words, you will actually be consciously cooperating with the infinite power and omnipotent law, which governs all.

Gina

I invite you to read the free books that are available for download on this site. To me, they are inspirational and have helped me to achieve my own personal growth and understanding. Today I was getting my daily dose of inspiration and motivation by again reading “The Magic Story” by Frederick Van Rensselaer Dey.

Frederick Van Rensselaer Dey was born in Watkins Glen, New York, February 10, 1861. He was educated at the Havana N. Y. Academy, and later graduated from the Law School of Columbia University. Dey took up story writing for amusement while convalescing from a serious illness, and later made it his life work. Two of his earlier books, “The Magic Word” and “The Magic Story,” written in 1899, were extremely popular.

The Magic Story
I was sitting alone in the cafe and had just reached for the sugar preparatory to putting it into my coffee. Outside, the weather was hideous. Snow and sleet came swirling down, and the wind howled frightfully. Every time the outer door opened, a draft of unwelcome air penetrated the uttermost corners of the room. Still I was comfortable. The snow and sleet and wind conveyed nothing to me except an abstract thanksgiving that I was where it could not affect me. While I dreamed and sipped my coffee, the door opened and closed, and admitted - Sturtevant.

Sturtevant was an undeniable failure, but, withal, an artist of more than ordinary talent. He had, however, fallen into the rut traveled by ne’er-do-wells, and was out at the elbows as well as insolvent.

As I raised my eyes to Sturtevant’s I was conscious of mild surprise at the change in his appearance. Yet he was not dressed differently. He wore the same threadbare coat in which he always appeared, and the old brown hat was the same. And yet there was something new and strange in his appearance. As he swished his hat around to relieve it of the burden of snow dposited by the howling nor’wester, there was something new in the gesticulation. I could not remember when I had invited Sturtevant to dine with me, but involuntarily I beckoned to him. He nodded and presently seated himself opposite to me. I asked him what he would have, and he, after scanning the bill of fare carelessly, ordered from it leisurely, and invited me to join him in coffee for two. I watched him in stupid wonder, but, as I had invited the obligation, I was prepared to pay for it, although I knew I hadn’t sufficient cash to settle the bill. Meanwhile I noticed the brightness of his usual lackluster eyes, and the healthful, hopeful glow upon his cheek, with increasing amazement.

“Have you lost a rich uncle?” I asked. (continued) Download “The Magic Story” here in pdf

My task is done. I have written the recipe for “success.” If followed, it cannot fail. Wherein I may not be entirely comprehended, the plus-entity of whosoever reads will supply the deficiency; and upon that Better Self of mine, I place the burden of imparting to generations that are to come, the secret of this all-pervading good, -the secret of being what you have it within you to be.

Do you believe in the concept of luck? Is it just a matter of blind chance?

Why do some folks seem to have all the luck? Why does it seem, sometimes the luck goes to the most undeserving and uncaring self-serving people?

Maybe it’s our karma or fate. Maybe we get what we deserve. Maybe we get what we expect.

Merriam-Webster’s definition of luck:
1 a: a force that brings good fortune or adversity b: the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual. 2. favoring chance

2. favoring chance:

Are there real elements of chance involved in luck? Absolutely. Chance events are like winning the lottery. They’re events over which we have no control, other than buying a ticket. They don’t consistently happen to the same person.

1. a force that brings good fortune or adversity b: the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual.

The words “a force that brings” and “events that operate” describe a tangible energy
that is capable of controlling or influencing events. Read the rest of this entry »