(2.1) There are two modes of mental activity–conscious and subconscious.
All action is predicated by conscious or subconscious thought.
(2.2) Ease and perfection depend upon the degree in which we cease to depend upon the conscious mind.
Mastery “happens” when repeated action becomes so habitual, we do not have to consciously think about it anymore. Conversely, we may also be controlled by habitual behaviors that are self-destructive.
(2.3) The value of the subconscious is enormous. It guides us. It warns us. It controls the vital processes and is the seat of memory.
The subconscious controls all the “background” programs of our experience.
(2.4) The conscious mind has the faculty of discrimination. It has the power of reasoning. It is the seat of the will and may impress the subconscious.
The conscious mind navigates the polarities of experience (persona-shadow, ego-self, etc.) Wether is is tossed about or maintains equilibrium depends on the individuals ability to apply knowledge they have gained.
(2.5) Conscious mind is reasoning will subconscious mind is instinctive desire, the result of past reasoning will.
Conscious mind is like the USB device/drive by which we may “reprogram” the subconscious with our intention.
(2.6) To impress the subconscious, mentally state what is wanted.
We mentally state what is wanted by directing our attention toward visualizing and idealizing (feeling) the conditions we desire to manifest in our experience.
(2.7) If our desires our in harmony with the forward movement of the great whole, forces will be set in motion to bring about the desired result.
The forward movement of the great whole is natures plan to become conscious of itself. We participate in this plan by consciously recognizing that our experience of life is for this same purpose. The more we intentionally bring unconscious patterns and belief systems into conscious awareness, the more we are in harmony with this plan. Introspection, inductive reasoning, and critical thinking are key instruments available to us.
(2.8) Our experience reflects conditions corresponding to our predominant mental attitude.
Our predominant mental attitude is determined by our directed attention; how much time we spend thinking about specific things and what we feel when we think.
(2.9) This is cause & effect.
Our experience is shaped by internal conditions–thoughts and feelings.
(2.10) Thought is creative energy and will correlate with its object and bring it into manifestation.
Creative energy is spiritual energy. Thought is, thus, spiritual.
Aperture of Brahma 