Dear Diary,
My understanding of the concept of our ordinary mindset may have deepened. I’ve long been familiar with the notion that our subconscious mind influences our lives in ways often beyond our control. However, today I realize that the term “subconscious mind” might be misleading. If you deem things “subconscious,” by definition you’re saying that you are not aware of them, thus unable to control them. Yet, at any moment, you can ask yourself what is your current mindset: is it fight-or-flight? Is it goal-oriented? Is it victim-minded? By doing so, you become aware of something that it can be easily overlooked otherwise, and you can choose to change your mindset instantly. What was unconscious becomes conscious, quite easily. I previously thought making the unconscious conscious would require substantial introspective meditation, possibly with professional guidance.
