Mindset of the Consciousness
Our consciousness, emotions, inner world, perceptions, worldview, and beliefs are shaped by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, social, and experiential factors. Here are some of the major influences on each component what shapes our individual reality and to experience our life as it is. In essence, while consciousness represents active, deliberate thought, the subconscious mind operates beneath the surface, influencing behaviour and decision-making without conscious awareness. Both play a vital role in shaping human function and interaction with the world.
The consciousness and subconsciousness are two levels of awareness within the human mind, each playing distinct roles in how we think, act, and process information.
| Aspect | Consciousness | Subconsciousness |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Active, deliberate control | Passive, automatic influence |
| Awareness | Fully aware | Operates without direct awareness |
| Focus | Limited to the present moment | Influenced by past experiences |
| Function | Logical, intentional thinking | Emotional, habitual, and instinctive |
| Examples | Solving a math problem | Instinctively pulling your hand from a hot surface |
Beliefs are thoughts formed by parents and peers, social influencers
Conditioning and Upbringing: Many of our core beliefs are formed in early childhood through interactions with family, teachers, and peers.
Social Environment and Peer Influence: The groups we belong to (e.g., family, friends, cultural groups) strongly influence our beliefs, as we tend to align with those around us.
Cognitive Dissonance and Confirmation Bias: We naturally seek consistency in our beliefs, so we tend to adopt beliefs that fit with our existing worldview, sometimes rejecting conflicting information.
Personal Choice and Reflection: For some of us it’s natural to consciously examine and refine their beliefs. Life experiences, travel, education, and exposure to diverse perspectives can prompt us to question and possibly change our beliefs.
Where for those who is more fixated on their mindset the observation might be such more challenging.
Emotions form by thoughts translated in the physical sensations
Biology and Physiology: Emotions are driven by neurotransmitters and hormones like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and adrenaline. these chemical signals make your body feel exactly the way you were just thinking. The constant feeling of a particular way generate more thoughts equal to how human feels. Such synchronicity is creating the loop of thought -feeling eventually becoming a habit.
Personal Experience and Conditioning: Our experiences and memories shape our emotional responses. For example, if we’ve been hurt in a specific situation, we might be more aware of these triggers in similar situations in the future.
More of this is discussed in the chapter Your Past becomes your Future in the book Becoming Supernatural By Dr Joe Dispenza
Culture and Socialisation: Society shapes how we express emotions and even the kinds of emotions we feel, such as pride, which varies greatly in expression and importance across cultures.
Inner World and Perception
Sensory Processing: Our senses (sight, hearing, touch, etc.) gather information from the environment, which the brain interprets. Perception is our brain’s way of making sense of these sensory inputs.
Mental Filtering and Biases: Cognitive biases and selective attention filter our perceptions. We tend to notice information that confirms our existing beliefs and values.
Imagination and Memory: Our inner world is built from memories and imagination, which allows us to create mental models, predict outcomes, and imagine future scenarios.
Individual Differences: Personality traits and unique experiences influence our perception. For instance, someone with a tendency toward anxiety might perceive the world as more threatening, while an optimistic person might see it as filled with opportunity.
Worldview
Cultural Background: Our culture imparts a foundational worldview, influencing everything from our sense of self to beliefs about life’s purpose, morality, and social norms.
Religion, Philosophy, and Ideology: These offer frameworks for understanding the world, guiding our views on existence, ethics, and what it means to live a “good life.”
Education and Information: Knowledge and exposure to different fields, from science to humanities, shape our worldview by expanding or sometimes challenging our understanding of reality.
Personal Reflection and Experience: Personal events—like hardships, relationships, and major life transitions—profoundly affect how we see the world. For example, a person who’s experienced adversity might develop a more resilient or cautious worldview.