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First there is the conscious mind; then the subjective mind; then the subconscious mind and finally the Self or "I AM." The first is the ordinary consciousness or objective mind which we use day by day; that part of Mind of which we are cognizant; with which we commonly think; which we use and are conscious of using in ordinary states.

The subjective mind is the twilight zone between the objective and the subconscious. It is this state of consciousness in which the individual functions when he is neither awake nor asleep. People live in this consciousness too much; they are not thinking from the deeper part of Mind — neither do they seem to use even the objective or reasoning mind. They are said to be "asleep."

Although they are both open to suggestion, one great difference between the subjective mind and the subconscious mind is to be noted, namely, the subconscious mind creates and objectifies all that it believes; the subjective mind does not. Since the subconscious is the creative mind it begins to work out forms in the visible world, according to the patterns given it by the Self. If the subconscious mind received all the impressions of the objective mind and created them, what a confusion we would have! If all the false beliefs regarding sickness, and all the false ideas of lack were to be received in the subconscious mind, man would live in constant poverty while here and pass on not having learned the Truth.

If you will look at the outline previously given, you will understand the point which I now present. The subjective mind acts as an insulation, keeping out false ideas and thoughts of error from the subconscious — with this exception, however — if there is great fear or fright the suggestion goes through and registers in the subconscious. To make this plain let me give you an illustration. If a block of metal were charged with positive electricity and were placed on a similar block charged with negative electricity, the negative block would be charged. However, if there were a sheet of rubber between these blocks, acting as an insulator, it would not receive the current, unless the positive block were highly charged.

People do not really desire things enough or their positive suggestions would come through the subconscious where they would register and bring forth results. Mind in all its activities is the instrument of the Self. In the outline the short line under the subconscious mind represents the real Self — the "I AM." Man is therefore a threefold being. He is body, Soul and Spirit. "I AM" is Spirit; Soul is Mind (subconscious, subjective and conscious) and body is the visible manifestation of Self produced by Mind. The proper way of thinking and speaking is from the "I AM" consciousness or from the center to the surface; from reality to appearance; from cause to effect. When one says "I AM — perfect," or "I AM — success," with the understanding which he gains in the Silence, he demonstrates in the world of visibility.