CONTROLING YOUR DESIRES By Durrell Dixon | Faith-Based Personal Development Coach & Christian Psychology Advocate The Hidden Power Beneath the Surface Most psychologists agree that subconscious desires dominate human behavior more than conscious desires. While the conscious mind can set goals, the subconscious often holds the powerful, underlying motivations, emotions, and memories that truly drive one's actions and choices. When I reflect on this truth, I see the parallels in Scripture. The Bible repeatedly points out that what is hidden in the heart eventually shows up in a person’s life: Proverbs 23:7. “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he” The subconscious is, in many ways, the heart that Scripture speaks of—the deep place where beliefs, emotions, and memories reside. And if that’s where our real power is, then it makes sense why transformation must begin there. Why the Subconscious Prevails The Conscious Mind is Slow and Limited The conscious mind is a...
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