Hello! Today we will talk about a fascinating topic of psychoanalysis: the pre-conscious. Have you ever wondered how our memories, thoughts, and feelings relate to our conscience? This is where the pre-conscious, a kind of “intermediate zone” between the conscious and the unconscious.
What is the pre-conscious?
The pre-conscious is a concept developed by Sigmund Freud, father ofpsychoanalysis. He has described the pre-conscious as an area of mind that contains information and memories that are not currently present in our consciousness, but can be easily accessed and brought to light.
Imagine that you are looking for a book on your bookcase. You can’t remember exactly where it is, but you know you read it recently. If you focus a little, you will probably remember where you put it. This is an example of how the pre-conscious works.
The relationship between the pre-conscious and the conscious
The pre-conscious is closely linked to the conscious. In fact, it is the bridge that connects the two. When information or memory is pre-conscious, it can easily be brought to consciousness with a little effort.
For example, you may not be thinking about your childhood right now, but if anyone asks about your favorite memories of that time, you will probably be able to remember some things. This shows how pre-conscious can be accessed and brought to consciousness when necessary.
The relationship between the pre-conscious and the unconscious
The pre-conscious also has an important relationship with the unconscious. Although the unconscious contains information and memories that are beyond our consciousness and cannot be easily accessed, the pre-conscious can act as a “guardian” of this information.
This means that the pre-conscious can prevent certain information or memories from being brought to consciousness, especially if they are painful or difficult to deal with. However, with the help of a therapist or through self-reflection, it is possible to access and process this information, bringing it from the unconscious to the pre-conscious and eventually to consciousness.
Importance of pre-consciousness in everyday life
The pre-conscious plays a fundamental role in our daily lives. It allows us to access information and memories we need to make decisions, solve problems and learn from our experiences.
In addition, the pre-conscious can also influence our thoughts, feelings and behaviors in ways that we are not aware. For example, you may have a fear or phobia that you don’t know how to explain, but is related to a past experience that is stored in your pre-conscious.
Understanding how the pre-conscious works can help us deal better with these feelings and behaviors, making us more aware and intentional in our choices and actions.
In short, the pre-conscious is a fascinating part of our mind that plays a crucial role in the way we process information, memories and experiences. By better understanding how it works, we can gain more insights on ourselves and significantly improve our lives.
