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What does it mean?
The subconscious speaks constantly; listening reveals truth.
In plain terms
Listen to your inner thoughts to find the truth.
What can you take from it?
Pay attention to your subconscious mind.

Where it applies

  • therapy
  • journaling
  • meditation

Putting it to work

  • meditate
  • write freely
  • notice intuition

Questions to consider

  • What does your subconscious say?
  • How do you listen inwardly?

Another view

Subconscious murmurs can sometimes be misleading.

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