Can there be conflicts in the mind? Well, let us explore this. Whenever, there is a
need to make a decision, the conscious mind first looks at its own logics and
principles and then compares it with the experience or the recorded memory of
the sub conscious mind. If the logics and principles of the conscious mind are in
congruence with the experience of the sub conscious mind, then it is leading to
the same decision and the mind acts upon it. However, if there is a conflict
between the logics of the conscious mind and the experiences of the sub
conscious mind, then the conscious mind first tries to stick on to the logics, but
over a period of time, generally the experiences win as they are stored in the sub
conscious mind which is more than a thousand times more powerful than the
conscious mind.
Story
Illustrating the same with an example, let us take the case of a smoker,
who hankers to quit smoking. The logics of his conscious mind know very well that
cigarette smoking is injurious to health. Despite this, the past experience dwelling
in his subconscious mind, reminds him about the pleasure of smoking. So even
though the smokers in our society know very well the harmful effects of smoking,
they find it very difficult to dissociate themselves from smoking. However, we also
need to explore and find out as to how we can help this smokers quit their habit
of smoking.
Activity
List out three matters over which you feel conflict within yourself
1.______________________________________________
2.______________________________________________
3.______________________________________________
Quote
“The world will be at war as long as the mind is in war with itself.”
— Byron Katie
Take Away
1. There could be conflicts between the conscious and subconscious mind
2. The sub conscious mind is very powerful when compared with the conscious
mind.