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Subconscious
The Subconscious (non-conscious, unconscious, hormonal, spinal/vagal, body-based, etc.) is the oldest and possibly most complex part of our mind. It is responsible for reflex reactions, generating and maintaining habits, following routines, producing emotional feelings, and storing simple responses to certain situations. The Subconscious provides the primary connection between our body-based senses, our immune system, our gut, our hormonal communications, and the main Focuses. The Subconscious provides a base on which the rest of our mind has been built.
We are not directly aware of the workings of the Subconscious but we can be very aware of the feelings and urges produced by it. I contend that, like a complex computer, the Subconscious is basically automatic.
The Subconscious is almost entirely attending to the here and now. It records past events (ranging from specific traumas to learned skills and generalised experiences) and responds to what is going on in the 'now' but has little, if any, interest in the future.
Speed Interest Characteristics
Relatively instant The current moment/situation

Self-interest only.

Long-term effects (habits, traumas, fears,..) can be very beneficial but can also be judged as disorders in modern times.

Reactive with very little planning.

Difficult, though not impossible, to address problems.

Memory-based.

Acts primarily through basic emotions.

Typical emotions include desire, fear, anger, pain, pleasure, discomfort.

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