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Conscious and
Subconscious |
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The conscious mind is the domain of the analyzer and critical
factor, logic, reason, survival, daily practicalities and functioning in
the physical world. This is your primary decision maker, the thinking
modality you use for everyday decisions. The conscious mind is usually
more involved with left brain activities. |
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subconscious holds memories of every experience and sensation from
the womb, and perhaps even previous to that. It is said that we do
actually have perfect memory; we just don’t have perfect recall.
The subconscious mind is
also the seat of emotional complexes, instinct, habits, dreams,
imagination, creativity and right brain activities. This part of
your mind that works in the background, keeping your body functioning.
When your conscious mind isn’t functioning well, your subconscious takes
over. Frequently in labor, your subconscious takes over, if you make it
easy for this to happen. Thus, deep relaxation allows your subconscious
to help you cope with labor. This also means this mind is very sensitive
to comments and attitudes given by others. |
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As the subconscious is like your right brain,
that is where you want to be while in labor. More in your creative right
brain. Leave your analytical brain home, and let your support person be
your analytical brain. |
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Source:
http://www.positivehealth.com/permit/Articles/Hypnosis/foss69.htm |
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