thinking outside the circle

Total mind as discussed in another post, is like a whole onion. The layers represent perspectives or sections of mind. Our current position/occupation in matter is human. In our adult years the observer is centered most of the time in the  personality perspective of mind- that of the individual. Where we anchor as observer, will determine the thoughts that we generate. Based on the idea that energy follows thought then this is a crucial piece of the puzzle. The energy that we have access to when we are focused in the personality mind, is 'slow', 'weak', and effective only in the material world. Once we begin to focus ourselves in our soul mind space, then we open ourselves up to soul plane energy, which can permeate the material world and thus looks 'magical' to the observer anchored in the personality mind. This energy is also more efficient and lighter in both senses of the word. As the observer changes it's viewing platform the level of service increases. When we are in personality mind we think about our own needs, happiness and development. Some have children by choice, most have them by default. Regardless, this is the first step towards thinking outside of the personality mind space. The next step is to encompass a group, then a perspective of a kingdom then a whole kingdom. There is an element of automatic service due to evolution, which is the working out of the plan- to evolve the Universe/Logos/Kingdoms etc. Free will is the capacity to move ahead of the automated mass of evolution, and progress manually to the next level of service.
In the child the wall between individual mind and the greater mind is more porous. You will see in a child they are often centered in what the personality terms the imagination. The observer is anchored in the creator mind. Subconscious is only that which is in the next layer of onion, that the observer in the current layer cannot perceive from it's current location.
Practice using your imagination....because this is you as the observer moving out of the current personality mind into the mind of the soul.
Practice connecting with those that watch over you on a daily basis......this is what your personality mind calls intuition.
Practice service to that which constitutes a greater mind space. This is moving energy in the right direction rather than taking it.