The Movie That Controls Your Life: How the Unconscious Mind Shapes Your Destiny
- Denis Carvalho
- Mar 20
- 3 min read
Who’s Directing Your Movie?
Imagine your life as a movie, with you as the protagonist. But what if I told you that you are not in control of the script? That, in reality, the true director is hidden behind the scenes, orchestrating every scene without you even noticing? This invisible director is your unconscious mind.
Carl Jung once said:
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.”
In this article, we’ll explore how our beliefs are formed, how they shape our lives, and how we can take back control of our own story.
In this article, we will look at:
What Is the Unconscious Mind?
The unconscious mind is the part of our psyche that operates below our level of awareness. It functions like a vast hard drive, storing memories, beliefs, traumas, and experiences from our early years. Everything we go through but do not consciously process is stored in this hidden archive, continuing to influence our decisions, emotions, and behaviors.
Carl Jung divided the unconscious mind into two parts:
Personal unconscious: Composed of individual experiences, traumas, and repressed memories.
Collective unconscious: A kind of universal library of inherited memories and archetypal patterns shared by humanity.
The question is: if we are unaware of this, who is really in control?
How Beliefs Are Formed and Shape Our Lives
Our core beliefs are primarily formed during childhood, between ages 0 and 7. At this stage, our brain operates mostly in theta frequencies, a state similar to hypnosis. During this period, we absorb information from our environment without questioning it, forming beliefs that either empower or limit us.
For example:
If you grew up hearing that "money is hard to earn," you may struggle financially in adulthood.
If you learned that "relationships always bring pain," you may repeatedly attract toxic partners.
If you internalized the idea that "I’m not good enough," you might spend your whole life sabotaging your own success.
These beliefs become like a software program running on autopilot, dictating your choices and reactions without you realizing it.
The Cycle of Repetitive Patterns
Jung also stated: “What you resist, persists.” This means that until you recognize an unconscious pattern, it will continue to repeat itself.
Have you ever found yourself facing the same problems over and over again?
Switched jobs but still end up with abusive bosses?
Left a toxic relationship only to enter another just like it?
Always feel undervalued no matter where you go?
These situations occur because your unconscious mind recreates familiar scenarios, giving you the chance to resolve them. But without awareness, we simply keep reliving the same cycle.
The Role of Therapy: The Key to Rewriting Your Script
Therapy is a powerful tool for accessing and reprogramming the unconscious mind. It helps:
Identify repetitive behavior patterns.
Retrieve hidden memories and traumas.
Restructure limiting beliefs.
Develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Techniques such as Hypnotherapy, ThetaHealing, Family Constellations, and Mental Reprogramming can be life-changing, helping you break free from autopilot and reclaim control over your story.
How to Take Control of Your Life
Now that you understand how the unconscious mind operates, it’s time to change the game. Here are some practical steps:
Self-observation: Pay attention to repetitive patterns in your life.
Questioning beliefs: Ask yourself, "Where did this idea come from? Is it really true?"
Therapeutic practices: Consider seeking therapy to access and transform your unconscious mind.
Affirmations and visualization: Use mental reprogramming techniques to install new positive beliefs.
Conscious action: Make decisions that align with what you truly want, rather than just acting out of habit.
Conclusion: Change Your Movie, Change Your Life
If your life feels like a horror movie, maybe it’s time to rewrite the script. The unconscious mind is powerful, but you can bring awareness to what was once hidden.
So, the question remains: will you continue being a supporting character in your own story, or will you take the role of the screenwriter of your life? The choice is yours.
And remember: becoming conscious is the first step to true freedom.
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