What's driving you?
Have you ever wondered why you make certain choices in life? Why some paths feel inevitable while others remain untaken? The answer often lies not in our conscious deliberation, but in the hidden currents of our subconscious mind.
Carl Jung, the pioneering psychologist, once said: “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams who looks inside, awakes." This profound statement captures the essence of self-discovery. When we dare to examine what truly drives our decisions—the unconscious patterns, beliefs, and experiences that shape our perception—we begin to awaken to our authentic selves.
Our subconscious mind is constantly at work, filtering information, storing memories, and influencing our choices in ways we rarely recognize. It's the silent navigator that often determines our direction long before we consciously decide to move. The paths we take in life, the relationships we form, the careers we pursue—all bear the fingerprints of subconscious programming.
But what happens when this internal navigation system leads us astray? When trauma, stress, or limiting beliefs distort our perception and drive us toward patterns that no longer serve us?
This is where therapeutic approaches like Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT) and Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) can be transformative. These modalities offer unique pathways to access and recalibrate our nervous system and subconscious patterns.
IEMT works by using guided eye movements to help process emotional imprints and identity beliefs that may be unconsciously directing your life choices. By addressing these deep-seated patterns, IEMT can help clear the path for more conscious decision-making aligned with your true desires.
"IEMT is not a comprehensive, unified theory of therapy and change; rather, it is an evolving framework that has demonstrated considerable utility as a supplementary approach for trained therapists. When skillfully applied, it serves as a highly effective tool for facilitating emotional transformation and identity development. Numerous practitioners have noted that IEMT has yielded exceptionally favourable outcomes in cases where success might have previously seemed unlikely." - The Association for IEMT Practitioners
Meanwhile, SSP approaches the subconscious through the nervous system itself. This auditory intervention helps regulate your autonomic nervous system, creating a physiological state of safety that allows for deeper exploration and healing. When your nervous system feels secure, defences lower, and the subconscious becomes more accessible.
Together, these approaches offer powerful tools for answering the question: "What's driving you?" We start to explore the problem - These questions help us look inside with compassion and curiosity, allowing us to awaken to our unconscious patterns and reclaim our power of choice.
The journey inward isn't always comfortable. Confronting the hidden drivers of our behaviour can be challenging. But as Jung suggested, this inner exploration is the path to true awakening—to living deliberately rather than by default.
What unconscious patterns might be steering your life?
What might change if you looked inside and became aware of the forces that drive you?
Perhaps it's time to find out.