Unconscious Mind
In Brief
Stored memories. Defense mechanisms. Intuition. Dreams. Fantasy.
Accessing: “Trying not to Try.”
Quotes
“The conscious mind chooses actions; the unconscious mind determines/triggers reactions.” ~ E. Jones
“Pursuing the unconscious mind is like drilling for water in the Gobi Desert.” ~ Anonymous.
“Our unconscious is the key to life’s pursuits.” ~ Anonymous.
Unconscious Mind (Access – Unlocking)
In Brief
State-dependent and Fear-based memories are hardwired.
Embrace intuitiveness. Expressive arts. Hypnosis. Meditation. Relaxation. Spontaneity.
Therapy Pros
Exposure. Repressed memories are coaxed out of hiding. Social memory is strengthened.
Therapy Cons
Defies objective description. Near-impossible to test or measure. False memories.
