The Rules of the Mind (Part 3): How Your Mind Shapes Your Reality

Your subconscious mind is not logical. It doesn’t analyze, question, or filter—it just accepts and acts on whatever you feed it. And because most of our programming happens before age seven, many of us are still running on outdated, limiting beliefs formed in childhood.

The good news? Your mind can be reprogrammed. If you understand how it works, you can start rewriting the script and creating the life you actually want.

Rule #11: The Subconscious Mind Is Illogical

Your subconscious doesn’t analyze events—it simply feels them. This is why, in an RTT session, we don’t just look at what happened; we focus on how it made you feel and the meaning you attached to it.

For example, if your parents worked long hours and didn’t always have time for you, you may have internalized the belief: I’m not important. Even though logically, you know they were doing their best, your subconscious still clings to the emotion of being overlooked and unworthy.

This is why reframing beliefs is crucial. Once your subconscious accepts a new meaning, it stops clinging to outdated narratives.

Rule #12: The Subconscious Mind Does Not Reason or Filter Data

Your subconscious is always on. It absorbs everything you tell it—without questioning whether it’s true. It doesn’t know the difference between a joke, a sarcastic remark, or a passing thought.

If you constantly think, I’m so stupid or I’ll never be successful, your subconscious accepts that as fact—and then works to prove it true.

This is why self-talk matters. Your mind believes everything you say about yourself.

Rule #13: The Subconscious Mind Seeks Pleasure and Avoids Pain

Your mind’s primary goal? Keep you safe. This is why you sometimes resist things that are good for you—because, at some level, they feel unsafe.

For example, if you consciously want to lose weight but subconsciously associate thinness with unwanted attention or vulnerability, your mind will sabotage you. It will do whatever it takes to keep you “safe”—even if that means keeping you stuck.

This is why we naturally focus on problems over solutions. The brain is wired to scan for threats. In fact, it reacts four times stronger to negative images than positive ones.

To create lasting change, you need to make what you want feel safe—and what you don’t want feel uncomfortable.

Rule #14: The Subconscious Mind Only Recognizes Visual Words

When you hear the word “flower,” what pops into your mind? You probably see an actual flower—not the word itself.

Your mind thinks in pictures. That’s why visualization is such a powerful tool.

It’s also why some affirmations backfire. If you tell yourself, I want to lose weight, your mind only latches onto “lose” and “weight”—which can reinforce weight gain. Instead, say:

✅ I am becoming lean, fit, and healthy.

✅ I love nourishing my body with movement and good food.

Your subconscious mind will always follow the strongest, clearest picture.

Rule #15: The Subconscious Mind Does Not Recognize Negatives

Your mind doesn’t process words like “no” or “not.”

If you say, I don’t want to be stressed, your mind focuses on “stressed.”

If you say, I don’t want to overeat, your mind fixates on “overeat.”

A better way to phrase it?

✅ I am calm and in control.

✅ I choose to eat foods that make me feel energized.

What you focus on expands—so make sure you’re focusing on what you actually want.

Rule #16: The Subconscious Mind Stays in the Present Moment

Your subconscious doesn’t distinguish between past, present, or future. If you constantly relive painful memories, your mind believes they are happening now.

This is why healing requires you to stop telling old stories and start focusing on new ones.

If you keep saying, I’ve always struggled with relationships, your subconscious will make sure that stays true. Instead, shift to:

✅ I am learning to attract healthy, loving relationships.

✅ I deserve deep connection and mutual respect.

Your subconscious only knows now. Speak to yourself in the present tense.

Rule #17: The Subconscious Mind Cannot Hold Invalidated Beliefs

Your subconscious mind wants to be congruent. It will ignore anything that contradicts its core beliefs—until there’s enough evidence to prove otherwise.

This is why awareness is key. Once you identify a belief that isn’t serving you, you can start introducing new evidence to override it.

For example, if you’ve always believed I’m not good enough, start finding small wins that prove otherwise. Your mind will begin to adjust—because it must.

Rule #18: Once the Subconscious Mind Updates a Belief, It Stays Updated

Once your subconscious accepts a new belief, it keeps it—permanently.

That’s why Ingram’s Path is so powerful. Once we reprogram a belief at the subconscious level, it doesn’t require constant reinforcement. The shift is locked in—unless compelling new evidence suggests otherwise.

This is how real transformation happens.

Final Thoughts

Your subconscious mind is always listening. It follows specific rules—and once you understand them, you can start using them to your advantage.

If you’re ready to reprogram your mind and break free from old patterns, Ingram’s Path can help.

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