What exactly does this Me, Myself, and I mean? You hear it all the time and figure that perhaps we are comprised of three parts, the physical, the conscious, and the subconscious and each has a certain function which, well combined make up who you really are. Well. If this is what you think, you are right on the money, though some philosophers divide humans in four and not three parts.

But, for the sake of argument, let's say that Me is your physical body, the one that reacts to your environment and gives you sensation; Myself is your subconscious, the elusive part of your being which controls everything, including all your life experiences and gives you direction in life; and finally I, your conscious being, which determines your experiences.

Now, as a living being you must have all 3 parts working in unison, in order for you to be happy and enjoy life. Think of yourself as a big ship. The RMS Cynthia, or RMS Claude, or, RMS Your Name. Your body is the ship, sturdy, ready to face all types of weather, from spring days when the breeze is fresh and the ocean is calm and clear, to blustery wintry days, when squalls and gigantic waves shake and toss it everywhere.

If your body is that great ship, the crew is your subconscious mind. At the command is your conscious mind, the captain of the ship. The captain decides the best route to take for a perfect trip. The captain is in charge. The crew performs all the tasks necessary for this successful voyage. From cleaning and fixing the ship, to steering the wheels your crew is crucial to the trip because it is formed by extremely experienced sailors who, together, know even more than the captain what is best for the trip.

When all 3 components of the ship are working together, the trip is indeed splendid and very much enjoyable. Trouble is when the captain decides to do something and the crew, filled with experience does not agree. Mutiny ensues. The captain says: "I wish to go this way"; the crew, knowing that there might be an iceberg on the way says "No, we are not going there at this time" or "No, this is not the best route to take."

An impasse has been created and the crew, being more powerful than the captain does what it thinks best. The captain's orders fall into deaf ears. The result is a stalling. The captain becomes very unhappy and the ship goes nowhere.

For example: Think of something you truly desire. You command: I wish to buy a house. And you tell your crew: make it east. Your crew, knowing that east is full of obstacles will do nothing. The result? No house, however many times you command your crew to go east.

Now, what if, instead of just exercising your authority and determining where to go, your form a committee with your crew and ask their opinion? They have the experience; you have the will. Whenever you have an idea or a desire, instead of just shouting orders, you ask your crew's opinion and make sure both parties agree on the best route.

You will see that your trip will be much smoother and you will be much happier. So, instead of saying: "I will do this, I will go there, I will buy such and such," ask your subconscious mind its opinion: "Cindy, what do you think about this?" "Clo, can we do this together?" -- be sure to speak to it using an endearing nickname-- and when ready for action, say: "We will do this, we will go there, we will buy such and such."

It may sound funny for those listening to you. Never mind that. You will be a happier person because now, with the willing engagement of your crew, your wishes will become your reality.