Manifestation

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind: 6 key ideas

by Joseph Murphy

The core ideas of The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, each in under a minute, written in our own words. Want the full depth? Get the book.

1. IDEA 1 OF 6

   Two levels of mind

   Murphy distinguishes the conscious mind that chooses and the subconscious that accepts and carries out habits and beliefs.

   Change what the subconscious accepts and behaviour follows.

2. IDEA 2 OF 6

   Impress it before sleep

   He recommends repeating a calm, positive statement of your goal as you fall asleep, when the mind is relaxed and receptive.

3. IDEA 3 OF 6

   Belief shapes response

   The book argues that what you expect strongly influences how you act and how you interpret events.

   Choose expectations deliberately.

4. IDEA 4 OF 6

   Relaxed effort

   Straining and anxiety work against you.

   Murphy advises a relaxed, confident attitude rather than forcing outcomes.

5. IDEA 5 OF 6

   Replace, don't fight

   Instead of battling a negative thought, substitute a positive one.

   The mind holds whatever you keep feeding it.

6. IDEA 6 OF 6

   Use it for health of mind

   Many of the practices amount to calming self-talk and positive expectation.

   Treat them as mental habits, not as a substitute for medical care.