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Tuesday 6 November 2012

The Conscious and Unconscious

Ayrmetes: The following is an explanation of the differences between the conscious and unconscious mind. After you read this, you ll have a better understanding of the unconscious and why, in my work, I choose to work with both.

The conscious mind is only aware of 7 + or - bits of information at a time.
The unconscious mind is aware of everything else.

The conscious mind is sequential. It likes logical order.
The unconscious mind processes simultaneously. It multitasks.

The conscious mind is logical. It likes things to make sense - have a reason.
The unconscious mind is intuitive and can make associations of information easily.

The conscious mind is linear thinking. It thinks in terms of cause-effect.
The unconscious mind makes associations and connections between many thoughts, ideas and feelings.

The conscious mind seeks answers to "why"?
The unconscious mind knows why...read more>>>...