Subliminal or Supraliminal Messages - Does It Matter?

"They're the Same Messages, Just Delivered In Different Ways"

Some success programs use subliminal messages and others supraliminal messages.  Subliminal messages cannot normally be easily heard or seen.  Supraliminal messages can be readily seen and heard.  Does it really make a difference which one you use to help you succeed?

It helps to first understand the similarities between them as well as their differences before you decide which is better for you.  If you want to learn more basic information about subliminal and supraliminal messaging, read the article on Subliminal Message Secrets before you continue.

Subliminal and Supraliminal Messaging Similarities

The messages provided by both types are always positive in nature and stated in the present tense.  They are worded so that your mind will accept them as being true now.  Examples of positive messages about success are "I am successful", "I am powerful", "I say only positive things to myself about myself" or "I believe strongly in my powerful positive self-esteem".

Both methods also use multiple messages such as the examples above for success and they are repeated often.  Repetition is important because the more times you receive them the more likely they are to have a positive effect on you.

Audio recordings are usually how either subliminal or supraliminal messages are delivered.  These recordings can be on a cassette tape, an audio CD or as a downloadable MP3 file.

Supraliminal recordings encourage you to enter a relaxed state before the messages are stated.  With some subliminal recordings it may be suggested that you do this but with others you can listen to them while you are wide awake.

Relaxing is important to both methods because it makes you more receptive to suggestion.  The more relaxed you are the easier it will be for the positive messages to enter you subconscious mind and cause the changes that you desire.

Differences Between Subliminal and Supraliminal Messages

Subliminal messages are usually shorter than supraliminal messages because your subconscious mind will accept them more easily.  "I am successful" would be a subliminal message and "I say only positive things to myself about myself" a supraliminal message.

You must be relaxed in order to get the full benefits of supraliminal messages but this is not always needed with subliminal messages.

Subliminal messages are designed to bypass your conscious mind so that you do not try and contradict them.  If you could hear the messages then your conscious mind may decide that what it is hearing is impossible and reject them.

Supraliminal messages are very clear and audible but if you are not in a relaxed state then your conscious mind may reject them.  This is why it is important to enter a relaxed state before you begin to hear them.

You can listen to some subliminal recordings while fully awake and even driving to work.  But they may strongly suggest that you be relaxed while listening.  Supraliminal messages almost always begin with a relaxation procedure before the messages are delivered.

Which Is Better For You?

There is no simple answer because it depends on what you are comfortable with.  If you have the time to relax then both subliminal and supraliminal messages can help you to succeed.

If you want to have positive messages delivered to you at any time then subliminal messages may be a better choice for you.  But listening while relaxing or sleeping may be your preference and both types can do this.

You can choose either subliminal or supraliminal messages or even use both types.  They are different but the important thing is that they deliver positive messages about your success.

Isn't that what you really want?

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