07. How To Let Go Of The Subconscious Mind

Steps to Let Go of the Subconscious Mind

Step 1: Be Aware of What You Want to Let Go Of

  • Identify triggers and patterns from your past that impact your present.

    • Reflect on childhood experiences.

    • Recognize recurring patterns in behavior or feelings.

    • Look for signs of escapism.

    • Engage in self-reflection to uncover fears.

  • Focus on bodily sensations rather than getting caught in stories.

    • Avoid mentally reframing situations; simply feel.

  • Explore the origins of sensations:

    • Ask repeatedly, "When was the first time I experienced this?"

    • Stay patient; uncovering may take time and multiple sessions.

    • Situations may emerge gradually; be open to recalling previous experiences.

  • Practice empathy for your past self without judgment:

    • Understand that earlier experiences inform present sensations.

    • Embrace all feelings as valid, and trust the process.

Step 2: Allow Yourself to Experience It Fully

  • Resist temptations to change or fix the emotions:

    • Focus on acceptance and validation instead of approval.

  • Embrace intense feelings fully, without judgment.

    • Allow sensations to intensify if they do; stay present through the discomfort.

  • Understand that feelings may escalate before resolution:

    • Accept that temporary discomfort is part of the healing process.

    • Maintain awareness of the transient nature of sensations.

  • Recognize no sensation is beyond transformation:

    • Continue to validate experiences, even if they seem overwhelming.

    • Take time as needed, with no pressure to rush through emotions.

Step 3: Let It Come Up and Let It Out

  • Invite sensations to surface and release them:

    • Ensure to process completely before returning to daily activities.

  • Take deep breaths to ease back into your surroundings:

    • Be gentle with transitions post-experience.

    • Check for signs of relief as a measure of successful release.

  • Accept that emotional states may fluctuate:

    • It's normal to feel "worse" before feeling relieved.

    • Focus on whether there's increased sense of peace.

  • Acknowledge gradual progress:

    • Don’t force complete release at once; progress can be subtle.

    • Understand that change is a process, and small shifts can lead to significant differences.