If you are a curious individual, who seeks an inner journey, the first step is to tap into your consciousness. It is not simple. And definitely not simple when there are more brothers in the conscious mind family. So just one sentence. READ. THE. BLOG!
The Three Levels of Human Consciousness-The Conscious, Unconscious and the Subconscious Minds
Each level of consciousness contributes to the shaping of human behaviour and thought.
According to Sigmund Freud, conduct and personality are the result of the continual and unique interaction of competing psychological forces operating at three distinct levels of awareness: preconscious, conscious, and unconscious. He felt that each of these components of the mind has a significant influence on behaviour.
To comprehend Freud’s theory, it is necessary to first comprehend what he believed each component of personality accomplished, how it functioned, and how these three components interact to contribute to human experience.
While an iceberg floats in the water, the vast majority of it remains submerged. Only a small portion of the total is visible above the surface, while the largest and most influential portion remains hidden beneath it.
Similarly, each of us will frequently reveal a portion of ourselves to others while concealing a larger portion of ourselves that no one ever sees.
The Conscious Mind
The first level of consciousness is referred to as the conscious state, and it refers to our present awareness as you read this. When we receive information from our senses, analyse it, and then make decisions based on that information, we are utilising our conscious mind.
For instance, you may be conscious of the information you’re reading, the sound of the music you’re listening to, or the content of a conversation you’re having at the moment. All of the thoughts that pass through your mind, all of the sensations and perceptions from the outside world, and all of the memories that you bring into awareness are all a part of that conscious experience.
The conscious mind comprises everything that we are aware of at any given moment. It encompasses everything we’re thinking about right now, whether it’s in the forefront or the back of our minds. If we are conscious of it, it is in our conscious mind.
The Subconscious Mind
The subconscious level of consciousness is where dreams are created. We can think of it as a repository for all recalled experiences, the impressions these experiences leave on the mind, and the tendencies that are awoken or reinforced by these impressions.
Every experience, thought, and impression you’ve ever had is stored in your subconscious mind and has a far greater influence on our thought and behaviour patterns than we realise.
The subconscious stores information just beneath the level of conscious awareness. Individuals can retrieve such information relatively easily, and these are commonly referred to as memories.
Suppose someone were to ask you right now what your middle name was, you would recall it, as well as your father’s birthday and the last time it rained. Past experiences are stored in what Freud referred to as the subconscious part of our minds, which we may be unaware of at one point and then completely focused on at another.
Our success in life, work, and relationships is frequently determined by the habits we develop over time. Setting priorities and completing critical day-to-day tasks requires both mental and physical strength. As such, this habit is amenable to learning through practise and repetition until it becomes ingrained in our subconscious mind and becomes an indelible part of our behaviour.