Intuition
and the subconscious mind
By Jimmy Henderson (Hons BA (phil), MA Psychology FRC
Amongst other explanations, intuition could
also be seen as a communication between our conscious and unconscious mind processes.
Simply explained, intuition can be seen as our subconscious mind communicating
with us using sensations, impressions, spontaneous thoughts and ideas and even
symbolic images, such as occur during dreams.
Most of us know that our subconscious mind
functions as a sort of ‘automatic pilot’ to regulate our bodily functions such
as breathing and heartbeat, as well as some of our important mental activities.
What is less known is that it also serves as our mind’s inner guardian and
protector, filtering incoming information and regulating our inner experiences
in accordance with our mental abilities and psychological or emotional readiness.
Think of this in terms of the legend of the Sphinx which guarded the
entrance to the Greek city of Thebes
But
where does the knowledge actually come from? Unlike our thinking mind, our
subconscious is able to store huge amounts of information and is also not limited
by our normal sense of perception. It is able to extend indefinitely and
therefore able to recover and process information from outside of itself,
having a subliminal contact with every other person and even with the higher
levels of the Divine. It merely requires that the channels be open, uncluttered
and clear in order for this information to reach our normal awareness. This creates
the potential for a ‘knowing’ that extends way beyond our normal experience and
translates into the intuitive moments and messages with which we are familiar.
The
metaphor of the lover
These moments of intuition can be increased
by strengthening our relationship with our subconscious mind. As it is able to
communicate with us, it is useful to see and treat our subconscious in the same
way as we would a different person or personality. In fact, we can see this whole idea of building of an
intimate relationship of trust and cooperation metaphorically as taking a new
lover, as the processes are similar.
In other words, in introducing ourselves, we
would communicate our desire for a more intimate relationship with sincerity,
sweet words and considerate actions, wooing our lover (subconscious mind) with
great respect, as he/she is the inner guardian of ours hearts and minds as well
as its protector. This communication can be through using affirmations, from
which ‘he’ or ‘she’ will gauge our confidence and sincerity. Metaphorically
speaking, we would not make much of a first impression if we came across as
indecisive and lacking in confidence and self-worth. For this reason our
affirmations should be positive and directed at reaching out to meet with our
subconscious ‘lover’. For example, ‘I wish for a deeper relationship with my
subconscious mind (over and over for a number of weeks).
However, our lover will only accept our
advances (open the doors to improved intuition) once we have clearly and
adequately communicated our intentions and demonstrated that we are
trustworthy, willing and able to assume the responsibility for this new
experience and level of functioning. And this can be established using
intentions. An intention
is similar to an affirmation, but more powerful. It is ‘set’ by formulating a
single, simple and precise self-instruction or thought, absolutely without any
doubt or hesitation, as to exactly what we desire or wish to achieve. This
could be metaphorically represented as ‘banging on the door’ of our ‘lover’ in order
to gain admittance to his/her room. Unlike an affirmation, which is usually
repeated over and over, an intention is stated only once. And it is this single
act of pure intent and absolute conviction that sets it apart from an
affirmation and which assures our subconscious mind that we are ready and
prepared for the experience. For example, ‘‘I now connect with my subconscious
mind’.
Dreams
Other forms of establishing communication with
our subconscious lover could include trying to interpret our dreams, in which we
learn its ‘language’. For this we would require a ‘dream journal’ in which we
record our memories of any dream quickly as soon as we awaken, before they fade
away. Any images we see in the dream
will be symbolic and relate to our past experiences and present framework of
thinking.
Finally, if we are successful, after a
period of ‘courtship’, he/she will open the doors to his or her innermost
chamber. This new relationship will be seen in increased and more powerful moments
of intuition, at which time we should embrace and shower him/her with
appreciation.
Jimmy Henderson a well-known metaphysical teacher and regular radio
talk show guest. He is the author of a number of articles as well as two books
entitled ‘Multi-Dimensional Thinking’ and ‘Multi-Dimensional Perception’ which
are available at Exclusive books, Amazon.com and Kalahari.com. He is also a
facilitator with Metavarsity and based in Durban, South Africa
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