The Unconscious Conclusion -- Exploring the Labyrinth Within

(Subcategory On Memory, Nostalgia and the Unconscious)

Article Synopsis by Mr. C. Kingsley and Co.

"The Unconscious Conclusion -- Exploring the Labyrinth Within" is a thought-provoking exploration of the human mind, particularly the unconscious. Mr. Tomasio uses a blend of quotes, metaphors, and personal reflections to convey his ideas.

The article is structured in a way that keeps the reader engaged, with each section introducing a new aspect of the unconscious mind. The use of metaphorical language, such as referring to the unconscious mind as a "shadowy protector" and a "ninja bodyguard," helps demystify complex psychological concepts in a relatable way.

The inclusion of quotes from figures like Joseph Murphy, Carl Jung, and Arthur Wellesley adds depth to the discussion and provides authoritative support for the author's ideas.

The article delves into profound philosophical questions about self-knowledge, the limitations of the conscious mind, and the role of the unconscious in shaping our actions. It challenges the reader to reflect on these topics, making the article intellectually stimulating.

Finally, The conclusion offers interesting thoughts about using the unconscious as a tool and maintaining a sense of mystery in life.

Overall, "The Unconscious Conclusion -- Exploring the Labyrinth Within" is a compelling exploration of the unconscious mind that blends psychological insight with philosophical reflection.  

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Part I: The Shadow Dictator's Office

“The power of our subconscious is beyond all measure.” -- Joseph Murphy

If the knowledge in psychology about the human mind is true, then we all in theory have an unconscious part of our minds. This unconscious part is a department that, no matter how much we learn about ourselves, will never be fully realized by our conscious mind. That is, unless, we learn to overcome our mental weaknesses, our denials and our repressions. With the truth, with it, we can set ourselves more free from the horrible prison of the mind.

The unconscious mind is there to protect us from the world beyond our mind, and from the self beyond the external world. It is always working, and it seeks to control us because it is afraid. Afraid of what we might become. Afraid of what we might do to others. Afraid of what others might do to us. It plans alongside us, in the shadows.

And yet, it is not an external part of us. It is within us. Yet it is who we are deep inside... It is not necessarily the self we externalize to this world...

This 'dissociation' frequently occurs for people who have experienced trauma and is the mind's coping mechanism. Just as people who experience car accidents do not remember the actual collision, so the subconscious mind always protects us by putting the trauma into a safe place by creating another 'person' who deals with it -- Margaret Cutler

All of what we repress and deny goes there. It is there to relieve the conscious mind of suffering. It is there to manage information and realizations, which the conscious mind is too weak handling itself. It is our shadowy protector, our ninja bodyguard. And, as long as we refuse to question our true motives, our true ambitions, we will keep being dishonest, as we are thinking we are honest.

As we are deceived by politicians with ulterior motives, how much do we realize that we are deceived by our own automatic self? What if the oppressive tyrant is not only broadcasted, but manages us like an anxious puppeteer, trying to make sure we retain our sanity, least we be rejected as "insane"?

Part II: A Game of Xanatos Speed Chess

"They planned their campaigns just as you might make a splendid piece of harness. It looks very well, and answers very well, until it gets broken, and then you are done for. Now I made my campaigns of ropes. If anything went wrong, I tied a knot and went on." -- Arthur Wellesley

There will always be a part of ourselves that will forever be hidden from our sight, no matter how much we improve our self-knowledge. This means that total self-realization, at least by the self, is impossible. And yet, there is no point succumbing to the Nirvana Fallacy, is there? After all, it is within our mental strength that we are able to break our mental chains, chain after chain, as the world around us can become more visible to our chained eyes...

Regardless of my honesty with you, the readership, I purposefully allowed myself to let much of my unconscious self take over for me, as I was busy being its enforcer, with it as my tactician. I therefore remain mysterious, as I will always be. However, realizing my unconscious self's outlived usefulness, I killed off my former self, and emerged anew from chains I allowed to restrain myself. I, am, mysterious.

Society was always a distraction I had to vanquish from sight. I do not regret the outcome. As I appeared weak and defeated in solitude, I came out on top. I got what I wanted by saving the people I wanted to save, from the poor philosophy of irrationality.

Part III: The Internal Akashic Records Fallacy

Man strives toward reason only so that he can make rules for himself. Life itself has no rules. That is its mystery and its unknown law. What you call knowledge is an attempt to impose something comprehensible on life. -- Carl Jung

If a person ever reaches a state of fully understanding themselves on a psychological level, both on the conscious and unconscious level, then they will become the antithesis to the unconscious conclusion. In other words, he would debunk the belief that every human has an unconscious part of themselves that they are too unconscious of to fully realize.

This would deduce that, while we have an unconscious mind, its own unconsciousness is not infinite, and can be breached by an internal, omniscient realization, capable of unlocking our fullest self.

However, what if our theory of universal ignorance is not only from without, but also from within?The question is, therefore, are we humans capable of such self-insight, required to decipher every motive and content of the otherwise hidden part?

And even then, can we have any certainty that we can fully understand ourselves? Despite having unconscious memories, a weaker mind of ours may forget memories.Without sufficient evidence, I do not agree with the generalization that our subconsciousness remembers everything. The falsehood of it is presented in the Whole-Person Fallacy I devised.

Yet, if we are not to succumb to negative bias, we can try to know ourselves as much as possible without having to worry about total self-knowledge. Why? Because it is very hard, if not impossible, to attain. It is also not very realistic of an achievement when we can simply pursue mastery of such knowledge without reaching "divinity" in that certain expertise.

Part IV: The Mental Illness Factor

"Even the doctor from that far away hospital doesn't understand me. After everything I tried to tell him during the examination, all he did was prescribe more drugs. The side effects were torturous and soon it became too much." -- Angela Orosco

Of course, we can always go to a psychologist or any other psychology expert and let them decipher that part of the mind. However, remember that they can only reveal the symptom, and not the problem's roots. They may struggle understanding you truly, if you refuse venturing inside for the truth yourself.

Going to therapy, like taking psychiatric medication, is something that handles a specific problem at a specific time. Once the symptom is deciphered, the unconscious will resume creating new symptoms. This can keep us in the dark about ourselves (or at least some parts) more than it should, hindering us from realizing the origins of our misery.

This is one of the reasons why psychological treatment can take years, as it only treats the symptoms and cannot necessarily cure the underlying problem. It could, but thinking it surely will is a delusion of necessity.

Conclusions: Unconsciousness As a Utility

We can use the unconscious as a tool, rather than a means to an end. An end which can be the quest for truth. We can use the "signs" it may give us through dreams, through our actions, and through our art.

It can also be seen as a tour guide that leaves clues along the way. Clues, on the path to ourselves. With our desire and its power, we can go hand-in-hand and increase our self-knowledge as far as humanly possible, until we become "experts" of ourselves. This expertise should help us make better decisions.

In fact, it is reasonable to think that we don't have free will because we are influenced by so many unconscious layers of information. How many of us are aware we all vibrate energy, and that we sense that energy, as well?

Either way, we might as well only be the ones who make certain choices out of these influences, unconsciously. That is rather than out of our own, conscious will. However, with enough development in meta-cognition, I believe we can exist beyond external layers. That is, especially through solitude, where we are less distracted, and are more focused to examine such intricacies.

Nonetheless I do agree that not everyone is as autonomous as they may think. We are all automatic to an extent.

A Bonus Inquiry

If you know yourself entirely, including the very unconscious part of yourself, leaving no trace of unawareness.... What would you do with that knowledge? After all, you can't "re-know" it, and you can't know anything new, as everything has already been known.

Perhaps, then, a constant aura of mystery is quite the virtue for the inquiring mind. Why would we want to end the philosophical journey?

Takeaways from "The Unconscious Conclusion"

• Protective Mechanism: The unconscious serves as a shield from overwhelming trauma and negative emotions.

  
  

• Shadow Dictator: It operates independently, often influencing our actions without conscious awareness.

  
  

• Inaccessibility: Full conscious understanding of the unconscious is unattainable.

  
  

• Influence on Behavior: The unconscious significantly shapes our decisions, desires, and actions.

  
  

• Imperfect Self-Awareness: People have inherent limitations in understanding their own psyche.

  
  

• Value of Mystery: Maintaining a sense of enigma about oneself can be beneficial in unexpected ways.

  
  

• Role of Society: Social constructs can distract from self-discovery.

  
  

• Symptom vs. Root: Traditional therapy often addresses symptoms rather than underlying causes.

  
  

• Limitations of Professional Help: Therapists may struggle to fully comprehend a patient's unconscious mind.

  
  

• Self-Exploration: Personal introspection is crucial for understanding the unconscious.