As in Heaven, So on Earth: Achieving Goals
Lena Bauer
2026-03-24
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In his book The Power of the Subconscious, Joseph Murphy interprets the words from the Gospel of Matthew „as in heaven, so on earth“ as an embodiment of the duality between the unconscious and conscious mind, spirit and matter, intellect and body. Without questioning the validity of such an interpretation of a Bible quote, it is worth noting the inseparability and strong connections between what is happening in the mind of the athlete and his achievements in the realm of physical fitness.
Attainable athletic objective: The psychophysical harmony underpinning achievement
Mental and physical activities exist in a tightly interwoven relationship, establishing a dynamic equilibrium that fundamentally shapes human capabilities. Within the athletic context, this manifests as the phenomenon whereby competitors attain outcomes that their subconscious mind deems feasible. From this observation emerges a core principle: objectives must be calibrated to align with an individual’s psychological dispositions to avoid erecting barriers against intrinsic motivational processes or impeding the full realization of one’s potential.
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