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1963: This man found universe greatest secret.

There's a "switch" in the human mind that controls reality.

But using it comes with a *Warning.*

What he revealed next changed everything: 🧵

Meet Dr. Joseph Murphy.

Born in 1898 in Ireland, he was raised in faith but questioned its meaning.
As a young adult, he faced poverty and lacked purpose.

He asked the questions others avoided:

*What makes some thrive while others suffer?*

This question defined his mission.

Murphy moved to the U.S. in search of truth.

• He studied religion, philosophy, and psychology.
• He learned from spiritual leaders and scientists.
• He combined ancient wisdom with modern science.

In the process, he uncovered a simple truth that could change everything:

1953: Murphy published a book that shook the foundation of human thought:

*The Power of Your Subconscious Mind*.

Not just a book—this was a manual for unlocking human potential, revealing a hidden mental "switch."

But, it all started with one shocking realization.

The subconscious mind isn’t just a passive memory bank.

It’s the command center of your reality.

It dictates:

- Your health
- Your wealth
- Your relationships

But the warning is:

It’ll accept *anything* you tell it.

Here's what it means:

“Whatever you impress upon your subconscious mind becomes your reality.”

The evidence was undeniable.

Murphy shared a story about a man with a terminal diagnosis.

Doctors said he had weeks to live.

Instead of accepting it, he visualized himself healthy every day.

Against all odds, he fully recovered.

Scientists call this the placebo effect.

Murphy called it proof of the mind’s power.

But the shocking part is:

Your subconscious doesn’t just heal—it *creates.*
It’s like programming reality itself.

One of Murphy’s key principles was visualization.

He taught that vividly imagining your goals as already achieved can rewire your brain to make them real.

Sound like magic?

Here’s the science:

A Harvard study tested this idea with piano players.

- Group 1 practiced daily.
- Group 2 only visualized practicing.

Brain scans showed identical neural growth in both groups.

The mind can’t tell the difference between reality and vivid imagination.

But Murphy’s teachings came with a *warning.*

>> Your subconscious doesn’t filter <<

Feed it fear, doubt, and negativity, and it will bring those into reality too.

“As you sow in your subconscious mind, so shall you reap in your life,” he wrote.

Positive or negative, it doesn’t care.

Murphy’s methods were simple but profound:

1. **Affirmations**: Repeat positive beliefs daily.
2. **Visualization**: Picture your success vividly.
3. **Gratitude**: Feel thankful as if you’ve already achieved it.

He called these the “switches” to unlock your mind’s power.

Critics dismissed him as a dreamer.

But decades later, neuroscience validated his claims.

Studies on neuroplasticity proved the brain physically changes based on your thoughts.

Murphy was decades ahead of his time.

One astonishing study in the 2000s took Murphy’s ideas further.

Researchers showed that imagining exercising muscles increased their strength by 13.5%.

The mind wasn’t just influencing the body.

It was *transforming* it.

Murphy also used it create wealth.

One woman had lost everything in the Great Depression.

She just had $5.
Not enough to make her life's end meet.

Here's how she magnified her wealth using the power of belief:

Murphy’s teachings didn’t just spark self-help.

They laid the foundation for:

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness practices
- Modern manifestation techniques

He was a trailblazer of human potential.

Murphy’s teachings inspired modern pioneers:

- Tony Robbins’ focus on state and beliefs.
- Rhonda Byrne’s "The Secret."
- Joe Dispenza’s "Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself."

But Murphy's the man who started it all.

The secret isn’t magic.

It’s your mindset.

And science is proving that your mindset can alter everything:

- Your health
- Your success
- Even your reality

But fear and doubt are your enemies.

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