May the force be with me

Automobiles may potentially be the single most influential invention of all time. Thousands of moving parts are synchronised to give the driver a precise yet satisfying moment. It is astonishing to think that behind the luxuries of one's leather-clad interior lies a complex ecosystem that gives you all the comfort one can once only dream of. But behind all these parts is a central control unit that precisely does all the calculations to the milliseconds, delivering sheer driving pleasure. 

Take it up a few notches, and we may look at the most magical form of being ever bestowed on earth. Humans were created from billions of cells that interact with each other faster than any computer can ever achieve. Like automobiles, humans are also run by a central control unit, but mind you, it is hard to imagine how we run our bodies because nobody taught us how. Or was it? 

That is how powerful our mind is. However, most of us may have used at most 5% of its potential. One needs to tap into the "subconscious" to go beyond that. Unfortunately, accessing this part of our mind is not as simple as it sounds. The 5%, also called the "fast brain, " is very familiar, and the subconscious, or "slow brain, " works behind the scenes. It runs our body, regulates our blood, heals it, and is usually something many cannot control. 

Unless one finds a way to communicate with it. Firstly, one needs to believe that the subconscious exists. Secondly, the subconscious must be willing to communicate back, so what is the subconscious? 

Our soul. We are the subconscious. The real us. But throughout our lives on earth, we have been taught a specific set of rules, and some have forgotten how to do us and let our fast brain take over. The fast brain is like a Polaroid camera. It captures the input, quickly processes it, and produces a picture or an output. Hence, the typical experience is always logical. Every single thing must have a justification.

But we forgot that the world is not always logical. Things like love, compassion, and emotion are things that we cannot explain, and we should not attempt to explain because that'll be our fast brain talking. It'll be on a slippery slope because we all have our own cognitive biases. This is where one should start tapping into the subconscious. It is quite simple and often overlooked. How many times have we asked ourselves - by this, I mean to ask our soul like we asked our friends? 

1. When faced with complicated cases at work, ask before sleep, "Hey, do you know how to do this?" wake up tomorrow and write the answers down first thing in the morning. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

2. When faced with uncertainty in a relationship, close your eyes and ask, "Hey, what should I do?". Wait for the queue; you'll know exactly what to do when the time comes. You won't be able to explain why; you'll just know.  

3. When you want something, tell daily, "Hey, I really want this! Let's find ways to get it!". Say enough, and you'll get what you wish for.

These will work for as long as you feed your soul properly. But how exactly? 

The world is a mass made up of energy. It is the energy that helps grow trees and lets humans and animals breathe, grow, and prosper. Every living thing in this world requires enough energy to operate optimally. 

1. Our soul interacts with each other through energy transfers. You must've heard or read about aura, feel, gravitas, etc. These are strong energy that you can feel when someone emits it.

2. On an extremely rare occasion, you can feel a jolt of energy when you look someone in the eye or, sometimes, just by interacting. I have encountered this one time, May the force be with me.

3. Some of us benefitted from thousands of years of civilisation that helped develop our souls. It is no secret that some minds are more capable than others. Ethnics were designed to survive and live in the conditions they were destined to be in. Some travelled, co-created, and produced superior ethnicities. Their minds are more complex and can adapt to more conditions. You'll need to read Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari to understand this further. 

4. If you benefitted from number 3, chances are it'll be easier for your subconscious to attract and emit powerful energy. You are also likely to have some roots traced back to prominent members of society in the past or from a group that might have lived a wonderful, illustrious life.

Herein lies the law of attraction. You'll get what you focus on, but it may come in many forms. Your powerful subconscious will work hard to get it for you, but you must feed it with positive energy and resources. Read so that it won't die prematurely, and surround yourselves with positive people so you'll benefit from it. 

The pinnacle of driving is when the driver feels the car is like an extension of his/her body. I first experienced this in Japan while driving the Hachi-Roku - I trusted that the vehicle wouldn't betray me, and it certainly did not. We communicated impeccably and evolved into what I remember as the ultimate driving experience one can possibly achieve. Hachi-Roku is just a humble sports car, mind you. But it resonates with me, and that is what matters. 

Likewise, for life. All things combine to form synergy, and you'll be presented with the world's best gift. When this is discovered, hold it tight, stay focused, and make it work!

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The Hachi-Roku with the stunning Lake Chuzenji, Nikko