Beyond the Power of Your Subconscious Mind

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK

“I have seldom read a book that so clearly leaves the reader to better understand the incredible relationship between the conscious and subconscious areas of the mind. I highly recommend it.”

—Jack Canfield, Co-author of the
Chicken Soup for the Soul
series
and a featured teacher in “The Secret.”

“This book has the power and capacity to totally change your life! I guarantee it.”

—George Zimmer, Executive Chairman, Men’s Wearhouse

“Sometimes a book comes along that offers the reader a life changing opportunity. Murphy and Jensen have written one that does just that. I know from first hand experience how you can improve your life by putting to work the principles and concepts contained in
Beyond the Power of Your Subconscious Mind
. If you are going to read one book this year, make it this one.”

—Howard Behar, President, Starbucks Coffee International, retired

“The root cause of human suffering is often thought to lie outside us. And yet, as Murphy and Jensen point out, it really lies within our subconscious mind. So too, we are so clearly reminded, lies the source of great joy and possibility. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to wake up to their fullest capacities. As the authors note, consciousness ‘brings guidance, freedom, and peace of mind.’ The adventure of our unfolding potentials awaits us all.”

—Marilyn Mandala Schlitz, Ph.D., President/CEO,
Institute of Noetic Sciences.

“There is a musical form termed ‘call and response’ in which a distinct phrase is played by one musician and a second phrase forms a commentary on or a response to the first phrase. This mirrors a tradition characteristic of African and African American Christian worship in which the speaker makes a statement and the congregation responds with an affirmation, amplifying and clarifying the initial statement. This work by Murphy and Jensen is an exquisite example of call and response—Murphy asserts, Jensen elucidates. Their subject matter may have sometimes been dismissed as too far out or not based on verifiable scientific evidence, but in page after page the call is a clear, declaratory statement of conviction and the response is an offering of anecdotal evidence which becomes increasingly compelling as the chapters accumulate. If it is not enough to convince the skeptic, it is at least enough to shake the certainty and smugness of its critics. Read this and sing!”

—Daniel K. Church, Ph.D., President, Bastyr University.

“We all grew up with the saying, ‘Seeing is believing.’ Only after reading Jim Jensen and Dr. Murphy’s book did I appreciate that ‘believing leads to seeing.’ The power and goodness of the Universe lies within each of us. This book gives us the key to access and focus that power to make our hopes and beliefs
a reality. The universal wisdom in its chapters has changed my life forever. . .
. as it will for anyone who reads it.”

—Doug Jewett, CEO, Ramgen Power Systems, Inc.

“Every paragraph of
Beyond the Power of Your Subconscious Mind
is filled with wisdom and keen insight. I’ve seen thousands of people who became overwhelmed by outside forces and who felt powerless as a result. Jim Jensen has brilliantly illuminated the sources of power, healing and growth that lie dormant inside each of us. Everyone will benefit from reading this fine book and taking its profound lessons to heart. You’ll be astonished at the power that lies right at your fingertips.”

—John P. Rochon, Former Chairman and
CEO of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.

“Drawing upon knowledge from both the wisdom traditions and contemporary research,
Beyond the Power of Your Subconscious Mind
shows us ways to advance the exploration of our soul’s further reaches. Every one of us can participate in this adventure, on the greatest of all human frontiers.”

—Michael Murphy, Founder of the Esalen Institute and
author of
The Future of the Body.

“The greatest frontier is not the skies or the ocean. It is understanding the power of our miraculous selves. Herein is the primer to get started. Jensen’s book is perfect for the action oriented 21st century. The central themes of Dr Murphy’s landmark work set the stage. Excerpts from many of the finest thinkers of the last generation clarify and reinforce the salient points. Then the closer: Jim’s specific steps of how to implement the most powerful principles of anyone’s life. Get ready to be energized!”

—Stan Freimuth, Retired Chairman & CEO, Ragen MacKenzie, Inc.

“This book is uniquely written and formatted in such a way that one could read this once and begin to take charge of one’s life in ways to manifest unbelievable positive improvements. May I suggest starting with the last chapter on Enlightenment and then reading it cover to cover. I know it will enhance your life as it already has mine

—Lyle Anderson, Chairman, The Lyle Anderson Companies, LLC.

“A brilliant update and revision. The basic principles have withstood the test of time, and Jensen’s updates and additions have made this book even more important. A powerful yet easy way to change your life forever. A must read for every entrepreneur.”

Joe Abrams, Co-founder Intermix/MySpace

“The greatest complement I can give this book is that I want each of my kids to read it and internalize the concepts presented. I know what a powerful impact it can have if we take its principles and apply them to how we live our lives.”

—Mark Geist, former CEO, Montgomery Asset Management

“Dealing with the complexities of the human mind is truly one of the most challenging endeavors one could undertake. In reading this outstanding book by Messrs. Murphy and Jensen, you will be taken on an incredible journey filled with wisdom and profound common sense. At the completion of this journey, you will have a greater understanding of who you are and how you function in meeting the demands of day to day living.”

—Nick Bunick, author and subject matter of the
New York Times best seller,
The Messengers

“I just finished your ‘life changing book’ and want to give you my personal thanks and congratulations! I have easily read over 200 books on a quest to learn why and how experiences happen. You have given me all steps and logic in just one beautiflly written book. It is all here!! Prior to reading your book, I came away with an emptiness. I had not found the how!!”

—Bob Mayes, Founder/Chairman, The Madison Companies

Beyond
the Power of Your Subconscious Mind

by

C. James Jensen

based on the original writings of

Dr. Joseph Murphy

With Foreword and Contributions by
Lee Pulos, Ph.D., ABPP

A Waterside Publication

Copyright © 2012 by C. James Jensen

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Published by Waterside Publications

ISBN: 978-1-937503-97-0

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Man alone, of all the creatures on
Earth, can change his own pattern.
Man alone is architect of his destiny.
The greatest revolution in our
generation is the discovery that human
beings, by changing the inner attitudes
of their minds, can change the outer
aspects of their lives.

William James

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my grandchildren, Maya and Tucker, and to all the children of planet Earth. The future of our civilization rests in your hands. Only through the evolution of the consciousness of the human species can we fully live in a world of peace, love and harmony. Just as slavery became a no longer acceptable alternative in the United States in the mid-1800s, our future generations need to abolish the notion that it is acceptable to take another person’s life because of differences in religious, political, or any other ideologies or beliefs.

We collectively do create our own reality.

Bompa

Contents

Introduction ix

Foreword xiii

How This Book Can Work Miracles in Your Life 3

Chapter 1 The Treasure House Within You 5

Chapter 2 How Your Own Mind Works 13

Chapter 3 Self Talk 23

Chapter 4 How Our Self Talk Develops Our Self Concept 27

Chapter 5 The Miracle-Working Power of Your Subconscious 35

Chapter 6 Habit Patterns: First We Form Habits, Then
They Form Us 41

Chapter 7 Understanding the Relationship Between
the Conscious and Subconscious Mind 49

Chapter 8 Affirmations and Affirmation Techniques 57

Chapter 9 Intentionality: The Hidden Power Within Directed
Visualization 63

Chapter 10 Building Personal Power 71

Chapter 11 Mental Healings in Modern Times 81

Chapter 12 The Tendency of the Subconscious Is Lifeward 91

Chapter 13 The Supraconscious and Creative Problem Solving 99

Chapter 14 How to Get the Results You Want 107

Chapter 15 How to Use the Power of Your Subconscious
for Wealth 113

Chapter 16 Your Subconscious Mind and Happiness 119

Chapter 17 Your Subconscious Mind and Harmonious
Human Relations 125

Chapter 18 From Me to We: Principles of Enlightened
Leadership 131

Chapter 19 Constructive Criticism, Dealing with Mistakes, and
the Perils of Perfectionism 137

Chapter 20 Accepting Personal Accountability for Our Choices
and Reactions to External Events 143

Chapter 21 How to Use Your Subconscious Mind to
Remove Fear 145

Chapter 22 Some Additional Thoughts About Fear and Its
Correlation to Anger 153

Chapter 23 Emotional Mastery: Common Sense Steps
for Total Life Transformation 161

Chapter 24 Moving On . . . An Invitation to the Path
of Enlightenment 173

Appendis A An Affirmation Workshop 179

Appendix B Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT):
Treatment Protocol 185

Suggested Reading 189

Acknowledgments 191

Special Recognition 193

Introduction

by C. James Jensen

Dr. Joseph Murphy was an early pioneer in the field of self image psychology. I first became aware of his teachings in 1969, although I had not heard of his name nor was I aware he had written
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind in 1963.

In October 1969 my wife, Jeri, and I attended a four-day seminar called “Executive Dynamics.” It was taught by its founder, the late John Boyle. (Later the same seminar was renamed Omega.) We were immensely impressed by the content as we had never been exposed to such teachings previously.

What we also learned over the four days was the powerful relationship between the conscious and subconscious areas of the mind. We learned how the subconscious is always carrying out the “instructions” given to it by the conscious area of the mind, for better or for worse. We are constantly talking to ourselves (“Self Talk”), making assessments of what we like, don’t like, what we are “good” at and where we are simply “incompetent.” What we will learn throughout this book is how our attitudes, beliefs, opinions and judgments all shape who and what we become. Most people go through life continuing to describe themselves as they have “always been,” excelling in some areas and performing poorly in others.

What we also learned from John Boyle is that we can personally take charge in changing or re-shaping certain beliefs or thought patterns that no longer serve us well, and there are
specific
tools we can learn to facilitate such changes. Those tools are taught in this book.

Over the next 40 years, I would not only attend numerous Omega seminars, but I became an impassioned Omega instructor as well. I often asked John where he had learned the content of Omega, and the only answer he gave me was that he had studied with a man named Joseph Murphy. This was before the Internet, so there was no way to “Google” Joseph Murphy, nor did John tell me that Murphy had written a book.