The SECRET, about subliminal messaging

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By bearclawmedia

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The Self Improvement industry promises you, that you can Loose weight, quit smoking, gain self esteem, learn to seduce the opposite sex and get rich.

All though the power of subliminal messaging. If you pay an e-commerce company for one of the many subliminal CD’s available, you will be on your way to riches and glory.

I am a sceptic. It is said that, affirmations reprogram your subconscious mind for success. I can certainly think of many examples where this is true. Dad always said, go out on the field and play to win, not to loose. You always hear that its your state of mind and the human spirit, the will to achieve something that puts humanity above other animals on the planet.

The mind is a complex organism, we visualize things we want easily. We day dream, we plot, we scheme, we pray. Certainly any goal worthy of attainment starts with conscious thought.

What the subliminal messaging industry is saying, is that we are weak, we have no personal power of our own , that we need to be tricked into helping our selves. That we can make a conscious choice to brain wash ourselves for a positive outcome.

Well, this assumption means that we can also be brain washed for a negative result. Not like Frank Sinatra in the Manchurian Candidate, more like a subliminal message to send all of your money to the subliminal messaging company.  Really a power such as this would be used to fraud the public, not help it. Sorry for being such a cynic.

The self improvement industry points to countless testimonials from people who have had success with subliminal messaging. However, many of the studies that have been undertaken show a 50/50 response ratio using a placebo. In other words, the results were the same with or without the subliminal message playing behind the soothing sounds of the ocean.

These results would support my theory which is, if you sit down in a chair and reflect about your situation and visualise positive changes, they will occur. -Thinking about changes is the first step of making changes. Call it meditation, call it praying, call it subliminal brainwashing. Call it what ever you want. It is the starting point to change in anyone’s life. The fact that you drifted off to sleep, thinking about your goals is often enough to spark action plans that make changes.

Some people simply get a pencil and paper and list their goals and the steps it will take to achieve them. For these people sitting down and relaxing will not work. They just want to get on with it.

Each person needs their own kind of commitment, some get their courage from a subliminal CD, wherever you get your courage from, it’s a good place. Especially if it brings you closer to your aspirations and goals.  

Of course I have been to dozens of sites doing research for this article. I received a subliminal gift for Christmas and was interested in all of the claims on the CD’s cover. All mostly unfounded. But, all highly entertaining. Most of all it was very revealing about the women who gave it to me. That she thought it was, an appropriate gift.

As with my other hubs about products, I include both sides of the story. Not just my beliefs.

In that spirit, subliminal messaging has helped some countless thousands of people to achieve what they want from life. There are some companies on the net who offer money back guarantee’s if there CD does not work. In my view that is the only thing you need to know. Will they give you your money back if it does not work for you. I found only a few.

I am not affiliated with this company in any way and will not profit in any way by including their name. I have not been paid for this or any of my articles. I just wanted others to have the benefit of my research, if they feel, they need something like this to help them.

There is a free link so you can download and try before you buy, from a company un fortunately called Real Subliminal as opposed to not real subliminal. ( Get a clue you guys ) Any way they are one of the better companies, who do give you your money back, if you feel you have been tricked.

True change is never easy to make in ones self. To have faith in technology is not completely un founded. The essential ingredient is the commitment to the changes we wish to make. My advice, do what ever it takes to relax. Be calm, close your eyes and reflect upon your self, your situation, your dreams and goals and think about what steps you can make to change those things in your life. Have the courage of your convictions and follow through.  Unless of course you have a conscious need for handing over your problems to another source for resolution. In this case, the perfect answer for me, is prayer. Hope this was helpful.

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50 Caliber Level 7 Commenter 2 years ago

Interesting hub. I think subliminal works on some just because they believe it will. I think it was O'Hare airport in Chicago as I walked under the run way underneath the main message playing in the tunnel was a voice saying "keep walking, keep walking" over and over. I remembered thinking as apposed to what? Due to the mass of people I think laying down for a nap was definitely a no go.;) Prayer is my method as well. Well done!

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H P Roychoudhury 2 years ago

yes prayer but also concentration to self will enhance self confidence. Thanks.

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bearclawmedia Hub Author 2 years ago

Thanks HP, concentration is a big part of it, that is for sure.

50 Caliber, you got the message. You always have something funny and positive to add, good on you mate!

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Green Lotus Level 6 Commenter 2 years ago

Excellent hub bear. I agree with your wise advice - "be calm, close your eyes and reflect upon your self, your situation, your dreams and goals and think about what steps you can make to change those things in your life". Words of wisdom. Sometimes we do become inspired by a tape or a book, but the work really begins with your own commitment and sometimes that's all one really needs.

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itakins Level 4 Commenter 2 years ago

Bearclaw-

What a brilliant hub;for me also,Prayer wins hands down in any crisis or desire to make changes within myself.

Beautifully written-:)

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bearclawmedia Hub Author 2 years ago

Thanks Itakins, your comments are always welcome.

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OpinionDuck 2 years ago

bearclaw

Subliminal is effective both in positive and negative uses of it. Advertisers use associations as a virtual subliminal mechanism. It is using your weaknesses and your desires to draw you into their product. It doesn't make sense to sell products this way, but it seems effective.

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Enelle Lamb Level 4 Commenter 2 years ago

Very interesting hub - lot of pro's and con's - however, I agree that positive thinking, visualization and taking steps to improve your life are what it takes. :)

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habee Level 7 Commenter 2 years ago

I don't think sublimal messaging works on me, but I sure would like to use it on the old man! Good hub, as usual!

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donotfear Level 2 Commenter 2 years ago

Hey....this is a good one. No kidding! It's so true. Notice how we do it to ourselves all the time?

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Amez 2 years ago

Hey this was a great Hub, I love to exsorb anything which has to do with the Mind and its connection to our Universe, and all that functions within it. You are a gifted Writer, and I was so luck that you read my first Hub, I can't seem to put the Keyboard down lately. If I'm to every read all your Hubs, I'll need a year or better, so I have 10 years of reading here in the World of HubPages.

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nanospeck Level 3 Commenter 2 years ago

Very Informative... nice work!

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tantrum 2 years ago

Meditation and thinking about the future, doesn't work for me. I live the adventure of not knowing what's going to happen next.

And I have very good luck living my life this way.

Anyway,if someone needs that kind of help, I think it's reliable, if you find a good site, as you pointed out.

Good hub ! :)

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Richieb799 2 years ago

'The fact that you drifted off to sleep, thinking about your goals is often enough to spark action plans that make changes.'

This point you made about the hypno cd's is so true, I notice they have a Paul McKenna TV show now which is called 'I can make you thin, and its all common sense the things he says, not bad show though'.

Its just companies trying to make money from peoples problems and emotions at the end of the day though..like these tons of dating sites that have arisen over the last few years.

By the way, that model/actress' hub you commented on, her mother left me a comment today!:D

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NATIONALGUARD1 2 years ago

Interesting hub one of my favourite topics and practises Nick....Belfast..

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zzron 2 years ago

I think it does work, its a scientific thing. Norman Vincent Peal who is a Christian has a book called "The Power of Positive Thinking" and one called "You Can if You Think You Can" which talks about the power of the mind. The subliminal thing is just a tool, its called self-hypnosis and has been clinically proven to work. I am also a Christian and rely on prayer and the bible does say, "So a man thinketh, so is he". The positive affirmations in the subliminal messages are to help guide your subconsious mind in the direction of your desired outcome. It is definitely worth looking into, it has worked for me.

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bearclawmedia Hub Author 2 years ago

Thanks for your positive comments ZZron. I agree with the positive thinking approach and in my view the secret of the secret is sitting down for a few minutes everyday and visualising what you want out of life. Call it praying if you want call it meditation, no matter, it does work every time.

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zzron 2 years ago

Hey, I found this add you may be interested in thought I would pass it on. See what you think. http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%253A%252F%252

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bearclawmedia Hub Author 2 years ago

Thanks ZZ Ron I checked it out it sounds like all of the other rage. To each his own man. Be happy, Bearclaw

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tim-tim 2 years ago

Very informative! Thanks for the detail. Great hub!

Kaye 2 years ago

Ah the desire to control others. It works on some and not on others. I in agreement, I rather pray, works every time.

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loua Level 1 Commenter 2 years ago

I have to agree with your logic, Good info... Thanks for sharing...

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Pamela99 Level 7 Commenter 2 years ago

This was a very interesting hub. I think the mind is very powerful and you can achieve just about anything you really want (within reason). Positive thinking, writing goals, prayer and meditation are just a few ways to begin. I don't give the subliminal companies much credit as I think it is the probably the placebo effect that works. Excellent hub.

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kimberlyslyrics Level 6 Commenter 2 years ago

Bear

I always wondered about these things,

thanks so much for the info

and original content

creatively delivered

xo

Kimberly

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stars439 Level 7 Commenter 2 years ago

Very nice hub. GBY

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katiem2 23 months ago

Fantastic topic, I find The SECRET, about subliminal messaging of great interest. Thanks for delivering such profound and intriguing facts. love Love LOVE IT! Peace :)

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Pollyannalana 21 months ago

I agree with "just a closer walk with thee" works for me.

Great hub, hadn't seen you in so long forgot about you, sorry.

Polly

Crying Shame 13 months ago

How would you bloody know are you some kind of expert?

John 2 months ago

I'm glad you mentioned the importance of focusing on dreams and goals. I think this is most important. Yet I am cetain that subliminals can provide a tremendous boost. Also, the paceblo experiment you mentioned does not prove subliminals to be a hoax. Many well conducted research experiments show it's effective even when the subject had no idea they are hearing it.

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bearclawmedia Hub Author 2 months ago

Agreed John, I should clear that up I am not saying it does not work. I am saying that there are mechanisms in our own mind, body and spirit that do work as effectively as any subliminal messages.

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