Understanding Your Subconscious Mind and the Power of the Cue Word for Self-Treatment

 Understanding Your Subconscious Mind

Summary

This explains the Be Set Free Fast (BSFF) technique, which aims to help individuals overcome maladaptive emotional responses and belief systems by directly instructing the subconscious mind. The core premise is that the subconscious, acting as a "faithful servant," stores all experiences and is programmed to react automatically based on past emotional roots and beliefs. The video outlines how a chosen "cue word" serves as a signal to the subconscious, prompting it to eliminate problematic emotional roots and beliefs instantly and thoroughly, thereby allowing for more flexible and conscious responses to situations rather than automatic reactions. The speaker emphasizes that the subconscious handles the treatment work and can do so for any issue, even without conscious understanding of the problem's specifics.

 

Core Concepts and Application

I. Introduction to BSFF and the Subconscious Mind

 

BSFF is presented as a method to address and eliminate "maladaptive responses or unpleasant experiences" by directly instructing the subconscious mind. The fundamental premise of BSFF rests on the distinction between the conscious and subconscious minds and the latter's role in governing our reactions.

 

Conscious Mind: This is the part of our mind we are "normally notice where we're thinking we're picking up information through our sensory systems we're trying to figure things out we're assessing situations and so on." It is involved in deliberate thought and analysis.

Subconscious Mind: Operating "below our level of conscious awareness," the subconscious mind "records all of our experience that we're having from moment to moment" and learns by being "programmed often with very strong emotions attached to react specific ways in very very specific and precise situations." Once programmed, it "automatically causes us to react that way and that way only in that situation," limiting "free and flexible choice."

Dr. Nims refers to the subconscious mind as "our faithful servant" because "it just does what it's told to do." It is described as "very literal and precise and specific about what things mean," and it "has all of our history of experience and all of our resources available to draw on to make happen exactly what it's been programmed to cause in each specific situation." Essentially, the subconscious is "really most of the time running the show."

 

II. The Core Problem: Emotional Roots and Belief Systems

 

BSFF targets what Dr. Nims calls "emotional roots and the belief systems that are guiding and directing and determining the outcome of what we're going to experience in each situation."

 

Emotional Roots: These are defined as "unresolved emotions that are still connected to past experiences because we were never allowed to resolve them in our life." These unresolved emotions accumulate, "literally thousands of them," due to being "told to squelch them, to not let people know we were feeling and thinking what we were experiencing."

Belief Systems: As these emotional roots build up, "the programming builds up to where there is a belief that is established that says in this particular circumstance I am to react in this specific way." This belief system then dictates automatic, often undesirable, reactions.

 

III. The BSFF Treatment Mechanism: Intention and the Cue Word

 

The treatment mechanism in BSFF is remarkably simple and relies on conscious intention combined with a specific "cue word."

 

The Cue Word: This is a "specific word or it could be a very short phrase that you choose" which "is going to become a signal to your subconscious mind." The individual chooses "whatever you want as a cue word."

Conscious Intention: The "actual conscious intention for the subconscious mind to eliminate or neutralize the problem that we have noticed and chosen to treat" is the driving force. The cue word "signals that intention," and the "subconscious very faithfully carries out the treatment work for us."

Problem Identification: A "problem" is simply "some difficulty that we're having some maladaptive response or unpleasant experience." An "issue" is defined as "a bunch of problems going on side by side in some particular situation or circumstance."

 

IV. Instruction to the Subconscious Mind for Treatment

 

A critical component of BSFF involves a specific instruction given to the subconscious mind, ensuring it understands its role in the treatment process. This instruction, meant to be accepted by the subconscious, is as follows:

 

"subconscious whenever he or she uses their cue word for a problem that they have consciously noticed that they don't want to keep anymore you will eliminate all of the emotional roots and all beliefs that are controlling that particular problem and you'll do that immediately and instantly and thoroughly and you can do that for any problem that they ever choose to treat from now on under any circumstances."

 

V. How to Use the Cue Word

 

The application of BSFF is straightforward:

 

Identify/Notice a Problem: The individual simply needs to "identify or just simply notice a particular problem that we don't want to keep anymore."

Use the Cue Word: Once the problem is identified, the individual "say[s] our cue word or just think[s] it it doesn't have to be out loud."

Subconscious Does the Work: After the cue word is used, "our subconscious mind then does all the treatment work for us we don't have to do anything at all except to tell it to do the treatment."

No Conscious Understanding Required: Crucially, the individual does "n't even have to know what it is or be able to put it in words in order to effectively treat it." The subconscious "will not miss a lick; it understands everything."

In essence, BSFF empowers individuals to direct their subconscious mind to resolve deep-seated emotional and belief-driven issues by consciously signaling their intention through a chosen cue word, thereby promoting greater flexibility and choice in their reactions to life's situations.

 

 

FAQ

1. What is the core idea behind BSFF (Be Set Free Fast)?

The core idea of BSFF is that our subconscious mind, a part of our mind that operates below conscious awareness, is responsible for our automatic reactions to situations. These reactions are often maladaptive or unpleasant because the subconscious has been "programmed" through past experiences and unresolved emotions to respond in specific, often rigid ways. BSFF aims to reprogram the subconscious mind by instructing it to eliminate these "emotional roots" and "belief systems" that control undesirable problems, thereby allowing for more flexible and skillful responses.

 

2. How does the subconscious mind operate according to BSFF?

The subconscious mind, referred to as a "faithful servant," records all our experiences and learns by being programmed, often with strong emotions attached. Once programmed, it automatically causes us to react in very specific ways in particular situations. It is highly literal, precise, and specific in its interpretations, and it "runs the show" most of the time, dictating our automatic behaviors. It has access to all our past experiences and resources to carry out its programmed directives.

 

3. What are "emotional roots" and "belief systems" in the context of BSFF?

"Emotional roots" refer to unresolved emotions that are still connected to past experiences. These are often emotions that were never allowed to be fully processed or expressed, leading to "unfinished emotional business" that accumulates over time. "Belief systems" are established convictions or rules that dictate how we should react in specific circumstances. These beliefs are built up through programming, often stemming from these unresolved emotional roots, and the subconscious mind automatically carries them out. Both emotional roots and belief systems are seen as the underlying drivers of the "problems" we experience.

 

4. What is a "cue word" and what is its purpose in BSFF?

A "cue word" is a specific word or short phrase that an individual chooses. This cue word serves as a signal to the subconscious mind. Its purpose is to trigger the subconscious mind to initiate the treatment work, signaling the conscious intention for the subconscious to eliminate or neutralize a noticed problem. By using the cue word, the subconscious faithfully carries out the treatment.

 

5. How do you use the cue word to treat a problem in BSFF?

To treat a problem using BSFF, you simply identify or notice a specific problem that you no longer wish to keep. Then, you either say or simply think your chosen cue word. The act of using the cue word signals your intention to your subconscious mind for it to treat the problem. The subconscious then performs all the necessary "treatment work" automatically; the individual does not need to consciously understand the underlying emotional roots or beliefs to achieve an effective result.

 

6. What is the distinction between a "problem" and an "issue" in BSFF terminology?

In BSFF, a "problem" is a simple term referring to some specific difficulty, maladaptive response, or unpleasant experience that an individual is having. An "issue," on the other hand, is a collection of multiple "problems" that are occurring simultaneously or are interconnected within a particular situation or circumstance. The aim is to help the subconscious mind clear up all the blocks and limitations causing these problems and issues.

 

7. What does the "instruction to the subconscious mind" achieve?

The "instruction to the subconscious mind" is a foundational step in BSFF. It's a pre-programmed command given to the subconscious (which the user consciously agrees to) that tells it precisely what to do when the cue word is used. Specifically, it instructs the subconscious that "whenever he or she uses their cue word for a problem that they have consciously noticed that they don't want to keep anymore, you will eliminate all of the emotional roots and all beliefs that are controlling that particular problem." This elimination is to be done "immediately and instantly and thoroughly" for any problem chosen from that point on.

 

8. Does the conscious mind need to understand the specifics of the problem for BSFF to work?

No, the conscious mind does not need to fully understand or be able to articulate the specifics of the problem, its emotional roots, or the underlying belief systems for BSFF to be effective. The subconscious mind, being highly literal and precise, "will not miss a lick" and understands everything. The individual simply needs to be in agreement that they want their subconscious mind to accept the instruction and then use their cue word when they identify a problem they wish to eliminate. The subconscious does all the "treatment work."

 

Study Guide

 

Quiz

Instructions: Answer each question in 2-3 sentences, drawing upon the provided source material.

 

According to the author, what is the fundamental difference between the conscious and subconscious mind?

How does the subconscious mind typically learn and react to situations?

Why does the author refer to the subconscious mind as a "faithful servant"?

What is the purpose of choosing a "cue word" in the BSFF method?

What is the relationship between a "problem" and an "issue" in the context of BSFF?

What does the term "emotional roots" refer to in the BSFF methodology?

How are "belief systems" formed, and what is their role in our automatic reactions?

What is the specific instruction given to the subconscious mind when the cue word is used?

What is required of the individual for the BSFF treatment to be effective?

Does the individual need to fully understand the problem or be able to articulate it for the BSFF method to work?

 

Quiz Answer Key

The conscious mind is the part we normally notice; it's involved in thinking, picking up sensory information, and assessing situations. In contrast, the subconscious mind operates below conscious awareness, recording all experiences and learning to react in specific ways based on past programming.

The subconscious mind learns by being programmed, often with strong emotions attached, to react in very specific and precise ways to particular situations. Once programmed, it automatically causes us to react in that determined way, limiting free and flexible choice.

The author refers to the subconscious mind as a "faithful servant" because it consistently and literally carries out whatever it has been programmed to do. It isn't seen as an enemy or a friend, but rather as an entity that simply follows instructions based on its stored history and resources.

The cue word serves as a signal to the subconscious mind, indicating the conscious intention for it to eliminate or neutralize a chosen problem. It triggers the subconscious to initiate the treatment work, which involves clearing emotional roots and belief systems.

In BSFF terminology, a "problem" is a simple term for any single difficulty, maladaptive response, or unpleasant experience an individual is having. An "issue," on the other hand, is a collection of multiple problems that are occurring side-by-side within a particular situation or circumstance.

"Emotional roots" refer to unresolved emotions that are still connected to past experiences. These emotions were often squelched or not allowed to be fully processed, leading to a build-up of "unfinished emotional business" that the subconscious mind stores.

Belief systems are established as programming builds up in response to past experiences, dictating how one should react in specific circumstances. These beliefs then guide, direct, and determine the outcome of what is experienced, causing automatic reactions.

The instruction given to the subconscious mind is that whenever the individual uses their cue word for a consciously noticed problem they want to eliminate, the subconscious will immediately, instantly, and thoroughly eliminate all emotional roots and beliefs controlling that problem, for any problem chosen from that point on.

For the BSFF treatment to be effective, the individual simply needs to be in agreement that they want their subconscious mind to accept the instruction and carry out the treatment. They use their cue word after identifying or noticing a problem they wish to treat.

No, the individual does not need to know what the problem is or be able to put it into words for the BSFF method to effectively treat it. The subconscious mind does all the treatment work once signaled, regardless of conscious understanding of the underlying issues.

Essay Questions

Discuss the critical role of the subconscious mind in the BSFF method, explaining how its characteristics (literalness, precision, automaticity) are leveraged for therapeutic change.

Analyze the relationship between "emotional roots" and "belief systems" as described in the text. How do these two concepts interact to create and perpetuate what BSFF calls "problems"?

Explain the significance of the "cue word" in the BSFF process. How does it act as a bridge between conscious intention and subconscious action, and what does this imply about the individual's role in their own healing?

The author emphasizes that the subconscious mind "is not our enemy, it's not our friend, it just does what it's told to do." Elaborate on this statement, discussing how this perspective might shift an individual's approach to their own automatic reactions and difficulties.

Compare and contrast the roles of the conscious and subconscious mind in the BSFF treatment. To what extent does the conscious mind need to understand or actively participate for the subconscious mind to perform its "treatment work"?

Glossary of Key Terms

Conscious Mind: The part of the mind we normally notice, responsible for thinking, processing sensory information, assessing situations, and trying to figure things out.

Subconscious Mind: The part of the mind that operates below conscious awareness; it records all experiences, learns by programming (often with strong emotions), and automatically causes reactions in specific situations. It is described as being very literal, precise, and specific.

Faithful Servant: A metaphor used to describe the subconscious mind, emphasizing its tendency to literally and precisely carry out whatever it has been programmed or told to do, without judgment or personal agenda.

Programming: The process by which the subconscious mind learns and establishes specific response patterns, often linked to strong emotions from past experiences.

Cue Word: A specific word or short phrase chosen by the individual that serves as a signal to the subconscious mind. It triggers the subconscious to carry out the BSFF treatment work.

Intention: The conscious desire or aim of the individual for their subconscious mind to eliminate or neutralize a specific problem. The cue word signals this intention.

Problem: A simple term referring to any difficulty, maladaptive response, or unpleasant experience an individual is having that they wish to change.

Issue: A collection or cluster of multiple "problems" that are occurring simultaneously in a particular situation or circumstance.

Emotional Roots: Unresolved emotions from past experiences that are still connected to those events. These are often "unfinished emotional business" that was never allowed to be fully processed or expressed.

Belief Systems: Fixed interpretations or understandings established in the subconscious mind based on past programming. These beliefs dictate how an individual is to react in specific circumstances, guiding and directing automatic responses.

Treatment Work: The process performed by the subconscious mind, triggered by the cue word, to eliminate emotional roots and belief systems that are controlling an unwanted problem.