The nature of consciousness seems to be unique among scientific puzzles. Not only do neuroscientists have no fundamental explanation for how it arises from physical states of the brain, we are not even sure whether we ever will. Astronomers wonder what dark matter is, geologists seek the origins of life, and biologists try to understand cancer—all difficult problems, of course, yet at least we have some idea of how to

“Your subconscious mind works continuously, while you are awake, and while you sleep.” — Napoleon Hill Your subconscious never rests and is always on duty because it controls your heartbeat, blood circulation, and digestion. It controls all the vital processes and functions of your body and knows the answers to all your problems. What happens on your subconscious level influences what happens on your conscious level. In other words, what goes on

“Will your will get you up that mountain?” courtesy of Jasen Miller “Will is character in action.” ~ William McDougall Willpower was, as I recall, never really a problem for Popeye. When low on verve, he’d tip open a can of spinach and quicker than you can say, “What on earth did he see in Olive Oyl anyway?”, he’d renewed his vital drive and was back fighting villains (namely Bluto).