The Power of the Subconscious Mind: A Bridge Between Philosophy, Science, and Nature

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power of subconscious mind

The mind is one of the most powerful and mysterious instruments available to human beings. In both the Western scientific tradition and the ancient Indian philosophical schools, the mind is seen not just as a seat of thoughts, but as a field of energy, emotion, and creative potential. This article explores the power of the subconscious mind—its role in shaping our lives, influencing our habits, and how it can be trained through positivity, creativity, and connection with nature.

1. Conscious, Subconscious, and Unconscious Mind: Western Perspective

According to Sigmund Freud and later thinkers in psychology and cognitive science, the mind is divided into three levels:

  • Conscious Mind: This is the active, thinking part of our awareness. It deals with logic, reasoning, and daily decisions.
  • Subconscious Mind: This part stores memories, beliefs, habits, and emotions that influence our conscious actions, often without us realizing it.
  • Unconscious Mind: A deeper realm where repressed memories and instinctual drives reside. It operates silently and powerfully in the background.

2. Joseph Murphy's View: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

In his classic book, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, Dr. Joseph Murphy explains that the subconscious is like fertile soil: whatever you plant—positive or negative—it will grow. Here are some famous examples he mentions:

  • A woman healed herself from a tumor by repeating affirmations and visualizing health.
  • A salesman increased his income by visualizing success and prosperity daily before work.
  • A mother calmed her child’s nightmares by programming positive affirmations before sleep.

These stories reflect a simple but profound truth: what we feed the subconscious through belief and emotion becomes our lived experience.

3. Indian Philosophy and the States of Consciousness

In Indian philosophy, especially in the Mandukya Upanishad, the mind is seen through four states:

  • Jagrat (Waking): Awareness of the physical world.
  • Swapna (Dreaming): Internal awareness during dreams; a realm ruled by the subconscious.
  • Sushupti (Deep Sleep): A state of pure consciousness where there is no ego or thought.
  • Turiya: The transcendental state of pure awareness beyond the mind and ego.

These states are interconnected. Our waking activities influence our dreams, which in turn influence our deep mind (samskaras or impressions).

4. Neuroscience and the Subconscious: Wiring the Brain

Scientific studies in neuroplasticity show that the brain rewires itself based on repetitive thoughts and actions. When we engage in mindful and meaningful tasks during the day, neurons fire together and wire together. During sleep, the subconscious mind replays and integrates these experiences into memory and habit formation.

"Neurons that fire together, wire together." – Donald Hebb, Canadian psychologist

This means that a positive day spent today shapes the reality of tomorrow. If we practice kindness, creativity, and gratitude, our subconscious builds patterns that repeat these behaviors.

5. Connection with Nature: A Path to Rewire the Conscious Mind

Nature has an incredible calming and healing effect on the mind. Morning and evening walks in natural surroundings reduce cortisol (stress hormone), increase dopamine, and reset our focus. Being close to trees, rivers, or even the sky improves emotional well-being, which feeds directly into the subconscious mind.

Practices like:

  • Walking barefoot on grass (grounding)
  • Meditating with birdsong or water sounds
  • Watching the sunrise or sunset in silence

...have been shown to improve mindfulness and reduce procrastination. They increase proactive behavior by filling the conscious mind with clarity and purpose.

6. Power of Positive Affirmations

Affirmations are conscious inputs that slowly seep into the subconscious. Over time, they become your identity. Here are some powerful affirmations that reprogram the subconscious mind:

  • I am calm, focused, and full of energy.
  • I trust the process of life and my creative energy.
  • Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better.
  • I attract positive thoughts and let go of negativity.
  • I am connected with nature and aligned with universal energy.

Repeating these daily during morning and night triggers emotional resonance and neuroplastic activation in the subconscious brain.

7. Creative Celebration and Fulfillment

The subconscious thrives on meaningful, purpose-driven action. When your work becomes a celebration, not a burden, it feeds positivity back into the cycle. Whether it’s painting, playing music, writing, gardening, or philosophical exploration—this is how you give a signature to your life. The subconscious mind begins to align your beliefs and habits with your true essence.

8. Final Words: You Are the Programmer

Never underestimate the power of your subconscious mind. It listens, records, and acts upon every word, emotion, and image you feed it. Focus on beauty, positivity, and gratitude—not only will your internal world change, but your external life will begin to reflect it.

"Whatever you give attention to, grows. Give attention to the life you want."

Walk in nature, love your work, trust your creative process—and allow the subconscious to become your greatest ally in the journey of self-discovery and fulfillment.

Image suggestion: Meditation and Nature by Nathan McBride (Unsplash)

Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
I am a self influenced person who has his own set of theories and always would like to find the truth of my own. I believe in self-realization instead of prejudiced knowledge.

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