We all know the drill: think positively, visualise your dream car, and voila, you’ll be cruising down the freeway in a brand-new convertible. Sounds simple enough, right?

But here’s the catch—while consciously focusing on your desires is all well and good, it turns out that the real magic happens behind the scenes, deep in the heart of your subconscious mind. Yes, that sneaky little entity that has a mind of its own (and often doesn’t get the memo that you’re trying to manifest your ideal life).

First things first—your conscious mind is like the charming actor at the front of the stage. It’s the one you’re actively aware of, and it’s busy making decisions, setting goals, and holding meetings with your intentions. But in the background, there’s a whole production happening that you might not even realise: your subconscious mind, the unsung backstage crew, is pulling the strings, influencing your actions, and shaping the reality you experience. It’s like the director of a play—except instead of scripts, it’s working with your deep-rooted beliefs, past experiences, and unexamined habits.

So, let’s talk about the subconscious. It’s a warehouse where your beliefs about yourself, your worth, and the world around you are stored. And here’s the kicker—it doesn’t exactly distinguish between “real” and “imagined.” If, for example, your subconscious has been programmed to believe that money is hard to come by, no amount of affirmations about wealth is going to magically rewrite that belief. Your subconscious mind will just keep dragging you back to those old, comforting beliefs (like a loyal, albeit misguided, pet).

In fact, your subconscious beliefs often run the show, making you think you’re consciously choosing things when, in reality, you're just playing out patterns you’ve held onto for years.
Have you ever wondered why, despite your best efforts, you keep attracting the same type of partner, job, or situation?

Well, look no further than your subconscious beliefs—it's the ultimate culprit in this cosmic comedy. You might say you're aiming for success, but if your subconscious has been groomed to believe you’re unworthy of it, it’ll be like trying to steer a ship with a broken rudder.

Now, let’s get back to the whole “manifestation” thing. Sure, consciously telling yourself, “I am worthy of abundance!” is a lovely practice. But if your subconscious mind is busy telling you, “Nope, not today,” or “You’re too broke for that,” well, good luck to you, my friend. This is why manifestation isn’t about mere affirmations or vision boards. It's about getting your subconscious mind to join the party, not sabotage the whole shebang.

To make this work, you have to reprogram your subconscious beliefs, which sounds challenging to many people, but really just means undoing the negative thought patterns you’ve been unknowingly carrying around.

Want to attract more abundance? Your subconscious needs to believe that abundance is not only possible but inevitable. Want healthier relationships? Your subconscious has to get with the program and stop bringing in emotionally unavailable partners. It’s like tuning a radio—if you’re on the wrong frequency, no amount of conscious desire will get you to hear the right station.

In conclusion, while it’s great to imagine that you can simply manifest your dreams by wishing really, really hard, the truth is a bit more nuanced. Your conscious intent is the spark, but your subconscious beliefs are the fuel.

If they’re out of sync, your desires may stay just out of reach. So, next time you find yourself wondering why your manifestation is stuck in traffic, take a moment to check your subconscious beliefs—because that’s where the real power lies.

In Friendship 

Justin Hasell



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