Explicitly Implicit

One of the prime characteristics of incongruence is the dissonance between what one explicitly states and what is implied by their statement.

For instance, the statement, "Why can't I lose weight?" actually has two distinct statements:

Expressed Statement: "Why can't I lose weight?"

Implied Statement (Fundamental Premise of Expressed Statement): "I cannot lose weight."

To explain further, one CANNOT ask the question "Why can't I lose weight?" without FIRST accepting the premise upon which that statement is based (that they cannot lose weight). This is the reason some self-help experts teach that "The Question IS The Answer," and I agree—sometimes, by asking the wrong questions, we are actually reinforcing a negative thought pattern.

Expressed Statements are the language of the Conscious Mind while Implied Statements are interpreted by the Subconscious.

We all know (or at least SHOULD know) that the subconscious is MANY times more powerful than the conscious, and regardless of our conscious awareness of these implications, they WILL be absorbed and interpreted by our mind eventually.

More than hair-splitting, contracts and laws are derived from implication and implied consent. In some cases, it can mean the difference between a legal (and moral) activity, and a Class A Felony.

When it comes to Congruence, one must be sure that their implied statements always match up with their explicit statements (Especially in the areas of Spirituality-Atheism Included, Philosophy, Politics, Business and Relationships).

It is NEVER enough to just stop short of explicitly stating an incongruent statement without also addressing the implications/premises of one's statements. One must guard their implied endorsements/statements at ALL times.

Two reasons for Explicit/Implicit Congruence: 1) The Smart People will see through you instantly. 2) The Idiots have Subconscious Minds too, and will pick up on your deception (that's right - if you're lying to yourself, you're lying to them!).

Then again, laziness and delusion are in right now, so what the hell...

-D

PS - While this may seem elementary to some, I promise to apply it to more advanced topics in the near future. ;)