Martial Arts World News Magazine - Volume 22 | Special Edition

MIND MASTERY
Exploring the Subconscious
Mind, Part 2
by Grandmaster Jessie Bowen
In continuation from my previous article, remember the importance of the mind and in
particular the subconscious mind.
Your subconscious mind regulates many of the body’s functions,
including your heartbeat, breaths, and your nervous system.
When the subconscious mind is acting correctly, your body functions
in complete harmony without you thinking about it. Below are
a couple of exercises to work on accessing the subconscious mind
and explore it through relaxation techniques.
Visualization
Visualization techniques are one of the most important ways to
achieve your goals and reach a level of success. By understanding
your subconscious mind, you can train it to deliver your dreams
and let go of the fears holding you back.
When athletes experience
mental blocks and fear, it is a
result of their subconscious
mind blocking them from their
dreams. Athletes often use
visualization techniques before
competitions and games
in order to tap into their
subconscious
mind and
train it for success.
By imagining yourself
attaining your goals and
dreams, you have shifted
your perception to a
different reality that will
allow you to let go of the
fears and things that are
holding you back.
Your conscious brain is where you can imagine and think things
through, but your subconscious mind takes these thoughts and
does not get distracted by them. Your subconscious mind is what
allows you to believe in yourself and reach your goals.
Identify Subconscious Thoughts
Identifying and reflecting upon thoughts that come about
through visualization and relaxation is the best way to train and develop
your subconscious mind to work for you. One way to reflect
upon these thoughts is to create a journal where you write down
these thoughts when they appear.
For example, if you feel afraid, frequently
write down where you are each time it occurs
and the thoughts that are appearing in
your head. This way, you can question them
and ask yourself how you can improve and
change these thoughts. This self-reflection
allows you to understand your fears and
things that are holding you back in order to
shift your perspectives.
Exploring your subconscious mind is the
best way to let go of fears, mental blocks,
and constant stresses. By reflecting upon the thoughts that come
into your head and why they are appearing, you can listen to your
mind and act accordingly. These exercises require practice and
time, but they will teach you how you can be successful and why
you are holding back.
To learn more about how to harness the power of your mind,
check out my audio program title harnessing the power of
your mind which is available on Amazon and from my website:
coachjessiebowensonlinestore.com/audio-programs
GRANDMASTER JESSIE BOWEN is president of Karate International of Durham, Inc., a member of the
American Martial Arts Association Sport Karate League and Hall of Fame, and has been a member of the Duke University
PE Staff for over 25 years. He is the author of Zen Mind-Body Mindfulness Meditation and Zen Mind-Body Mindfulness
Meditation for Martial Arts, as well as several other books, programs, and audio CDs on meditation and success training.
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