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The Back Drawer Effect of Perception

To interpret and understand the data that our mind receives—perception—is one of the trickiest and most natural qualities of human cognition. As Immanuel Kant argued, our perceptions actively shape our external reality rather than merely reflecting it.

Research suggests that the human brain generates between 6,000 to 70,000 thoughts per day. Astonishingly, 80-90% of these thoughts are repetitions of "yesterday's logic", meaning most of what we think today is recycled from the past.

These recurring thoughts influence our beliefs, ethics, choices, and actions, leading us to question: How impactful is our subconscious programming, a.k.a our mental “back drawer”?

The Back Drawer: Subconscious Conditioning

The back drawer consists of stored mental patterns shaped by childhood experiences, social conditioning, and repeated life events.

For instance, if you were frequently told as a child that you’re “not good at math,” your subconscious mind would reinforce this belief, affecting your confidence and effort in the subject. Over time, this internalized belief manifests in real-world struggles, regardless of actual ability.

"Neurons that fire together, wire together."

-Dr. Joe Dispenza

Our brains automate repeated thoughts and behaviors, making change feel difficult and unnatural.

This leads to a self-reinforcing cycle of perception and reality:

Same Thoughts → Same Choices → Same Behaviors → Same Experiences → Same Feelings → Repeated Thoughts

Unless actively interrupted, this cycle continues indefinitely.

"The mind defaults to past patterns unless actively interrupted."

-Daniel Kahneman

The Subjective Nature of Truth

My father once gave me a perspective-changing lesson in elementary school. He said:

"Two people may witness the same event but interpret it in completely different ways."

This happens constantly in society, revealing that perception is shaped by personal experience, emotions, and cognitive biases.

As Friedrich Nietzsche argued:

"There are no facts, only interpretations."

Truth, then, is often subjective. What one person sees as undeniable, another might challenge based on their unique perspective.

(For example, some people argue that Taka—better known as Scar from The Lion King—was driven to villainy because Mufasa stole his ultimate crush. While I disagree, the debate itself shows how perception influences narrative.)

Rewiring Perception & Thought Patterns

To transform perception, one must be open and eager to:

1. Actively Question Core Beliefs

Self-introspection is key. Ask yourself:

What beliefs are limiting me?

Where did they come from?

What evidence do I have to challenge them?

2. Implement a “Delulu” Strategy for Success

("Delulu" = conscious belief in an optimistic, alternative reality until it becomes true.)

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."

-As William James

3. Commit to Repetition & Exploration

New beliefs, thoughts, and actions must be practiced repeatedly to override the subconscious back drawer. Growth is often chaotic, but necessary.

If you grew up believing that money is hard to make, actively seek proof that contradicts this belief.

If you were conditioned to fear failure, intentionally expose yourself to small failures and reframe them as lessons.

Conclusion

The thoughts we hold, consciously or unconsciously, dictate the reality we experience. The mind is a powerful tool—it can either keep us trapped in old patterns or propel us toward transformation.

The question is:

Will you consciously design your reality, or will you let the past decide it for you?

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Inspired by:

This post was inspired by the thought-provoking video “Give Me 21 Minutes and You’ll Never Suffer Again – You’re Stuck on a Loop”. The video explores the power of subconscious programs, repeated thought patterns, and how they shape our reality. It offers deep insights into how our minds can be reprogrammed for transformation.

🎥 Watch it here:

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(original video here)

[theearthforce]

Energies significantly influence our mental and emotional responses. They function like programs running on our "brain computers,” generating thoughts and emotions.

Positive energies can produce uplifting responses, such as joyful feelings and perceiving adversity as challenges and opportunities for growth. Conversely, negative energies can evoke harmful thoughts and emotions, such as negative self-talk and worries. These negative energies may stem from unresolved emotional or mental conflicts, obsolete promises, curses, or negative beliefs.

Energies can also attract real-life scenarios to make us aware of their existence. This is how our souls and the Universe push us to grow and heal. 

By being mindful of our thoughts and emotions, as well as engaging in mental exercises and energy healing, we can transmute and release negative energies, stop them from perpetuating, and reprogram our mental and emotional patterns.

P.S. Practicing positive affirmations is an extremely useful exercise to reprogram ourselves. Numerous techniques, both mental and spiritual, can help release negative energies and transform our internal programming. If you would like to learn more, you can download my booklet—Pathway to Bliss: A Holistic Approach Toward Better Well-being—by visiting this page (www.StarlightWithin.com/free-guide).

P.P.S. The people we encounter in life carry their own sets of programs that they need to resolve. Often, they act as mirrors, reflecting back to us the programs that we are running, thus our programs and theirs can be related.

P.P.P.S. Could we be living in a simulation, where each of us acts as characters running our own unique sets of programs? That's one way to see it ;)

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The Law of Assumption: 5 Things You Should Know about the Universal Law of Assumption.

The Law of Assumption has gained significant attention, especially on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Many young people have discovered its power in shaping their reality. However, it’s crucial to understand that this Law demands responsibility to avoid falling into a realm of delusions and mental challenges. Last month, in the guide about the Universal Law of Harmony and Agreement, I…

[fuxkreckless]

I sit and ruminate on how many wrong decisions I’ve made. “I wish I would’ve done this”, “I wish I could’ve made a better choice” or “I should’ve been a better person.” They accumulate and eat away at every dark corner of my brain. I want solutions to the problems that I cannot solve nor understand why I have them. I think and think and think until I can no longer stand the thought patterns. Eventually I am hit with the realization that no one always makes the right choices. And that alone at least makes me feel a little more at peace with moving forward.

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How do you think?

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Heard this from somewhere else but it's really been effective to my writing recently and just want to share.

The reason a lot of tragic backstories fail is because there is no contrast. Just like there's no sadness without joy, there is no tragedy without hope.

It needs to be clear that happiness was possible in the circumstances they were in, but it was just ripped away from them or kept from them by something out of their control.

For instance, have someone start to get opportunities, have a period of pure goodness and joy, and then something comes back to bite them. An abuser's return. A death of a loved one. Anything.

Remember that if you are writing a character with trauma, you need to know that the trauma after an incident or environment is linked heavily with their thinking patterns that were engraved in them from the trauma.

Example: "I was doing great and then this happened, the universe is rooting against my joy. There's no point in trying to be happy when no one wants me to be."

This thought pattern can be caused by verbal abuse, a relationship that has little to no communication that's planting seeds in their head, being cut off from loving people, or clinical anxiety that leads to catastrophising, just to name a few. Many situations can lead to the same thought patterns.

A contrast to that specific thought pattern would be the people in their life that do want them to be happy and actively encourage their joy, or "signs from the universe" that are encouraging their happiness that the person just isn't paying attention to. The thought pattern and trauma is what overshadows the joy and sends them spiraling.

This also pays off in a recovery arc. They finally start recovering and when something bad happens, the thought pattern resurfaces but they choose to focus on the people in their life that bring them joy and want that joy to last.

This shows progress, this shows the effect of their trauma, this shows that joy was possible. This is why it's tragic. There was a solution, but they just couldn't have known that.

(just make sure you stay out of victim-blaming territory, the solution wasn't easy or a no brainer, it was physically and mentally out of their grasp and it's something they discover throughout a difficult arc)

[thenalexica]

different ways different genres approach character inner monologue

Literary Fiction:

Tastes trigger old memories Notices class differences at parties Scattered thoughts when stressed Really aware of tiny details Childhood memories pop up randomly Fighting between what's right and what's wanted

Thriller/Mystery:

Watches how suspects act Remembers similar past cases Quick math during chases Always checking surroundings Mixes cop-talk with self-doubt Deciding if bad choices are worth it

Romance:

Notes every flutter and touch Compares new love to old hurts Overthinks social media stalking Worries about future problems Knows they're messing things up Sees dating patterns repeat

Fantasy:

Feels magic draining energy Thinks about breaking old rules Sees/hears differently than humans Plans spells under pressure Gets flashes of ancestor's lives Struggles with power's temptation

Horror:

Questions what's real Stops explaining weird things Fights between fear and logic Notices missing memories Feels something taking over Watching own morals change

Sci-Fi:

Reads robot parts' data Calculates multiple futures Thinks like an alien Mind warps from time travel Half-human, half-computer thoughts Brain adapts to quantum weird

[littlewalken]

How to go about slowly but steadily changing your thought reactions to situations-

I have an assortment of coins, game tokens, foreign currency, bathroom and bus tokens grandma accumulated, just the neat little things one might not realize have become something of a substantial amount until they're all together.

Due to life events my automatic thoughts are- 'so and so would steal them because it's money' and 'my sister would steal them just because they're mine'.

Before the thought cycle could carry me away I stopped myself, I looked at an individual coin and reminded myself why I had kept it, I looked at another, another. I actively made myself think about displaying them in a way that would being joy. You know what would be fun? Share some pictures of them online so other people can share in the joy this pile of objects can bring.

The day will come when my first thought, or at least my second, will be about the joy they will bring and not the negative that my thoughts were raised in.

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The Power of CBT in Changing Thought Patterns

The power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in changing thought patterns lies in its systematic approach to identifying and reframing negative beliefs. CBT helps individuals become aware of cognitive distortions—irrational thought patterns that can lead to anxiety and depression. By recognizing these thinking errors, such as catastrophizing and all-or-nothing thinking, clients can learn to challenge and restructure their thoughts into more balanced and compassionate perspectives. This process exemplifies the power of CBT in changing thought patterns, as it not only fosters greater emotional resilience but also enhances overall mental well-being. Through techniques like cognitive reframing, individuals are equipped to replace unhelpful thoughts with more realistic and constructive ones, ultimately transforming their outlook on life. By embracing this shift, clients can cultivate healthier thinking patterns, leading to more positive behaviors and improved mental health outcomes.

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I believe that we should have dreams and long term goals but this post makes sense too. Thinking of the saying yesterday is gone tomorrow isn't promised all we have for sure is today right now ❤️

In this aspect we need to make every moment count. It could just be your last and as of right now...it is.

Make sure you think about what your thinking about . You control your thoughts control your words control your actions control your day weeks and Life.

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Several weeks ago one of my coworkers called me over into her cubicle and gave me a very unexpected gift. Her mother passed away recently, and she'd been packing stuff up at her condo to give to relatives and sell, so the home could be sold. The mother was an avid knitter and crocheter, and when my coworker came upon her stash of equipment, she told me, she "immediately thought of me as someone who might get some use out of it."

So, I have inherited a varied collection of knitting needles and crochet hooks, cable needles, sewing needles, and, best of all, now-out-of-print pattern books, mostly for blankets, because that was what this lady loved to make most. Plus, I also have a bunch of gauge swatches she made, pinned to little bits of card covered in perfect schoolteacher handwriting setting out the patterns they were made to test.

And also...

My coworker brought another bag, full of yarn and...knitted blanket squares. Her mother's last started project, before she got too sick to continue. And she asked if there was anything I could do with it.

It turned out, there are twelve completed squares, and I quickly located the pattern book they are from amid those given to me. It's a book of 60 patterns, meant to be put together however the maker wishes into blankets of 20 squares. I figured out which of the numbered patterns were already made, and selected eight more that I thought might go well with them.

So now! I am working on completing! My coworker's mother's last knitting project!

And I really am feeling very good about doing it.