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Teaching the Three Principles | Sharing the Understanding of Mind, Thought, and Consciousness


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Teaching the Three Principles | Sharing the Understanding of Mind, Thought, and Consciousness


The Three Principles—Mind, Thought, and Consciousness—offer a profound and transformative understanding of how we experience life. These principles reveal that our entire reality is shaped by the thoughts we entertain in the moment, and that beneath the surface of those thoughts lies a deep well of wisdom and clarity. Teaching the Three Principles is about more than simply passing along a set of ideas; it’s about helping others see for themselves how these principles influence their experience of life. 


Whether you’re a coach, consultant, therapist, or educator, teaching the Three Principles involves creating an environment where others can experience their own insights. By showing people how thought works to create their reality, you empower them to move beyond limiting beliefs, experience more peace and clarity, and tap into the deeper wisdom of Mind. It’s not about giving people tools to fix their problems—rather, it’s about guiding them to see that their well-being is innate and always accessible. 



Thought and Teaching 


The process of teaching the Three Principles starts with recognizing how thought shapes your own experience as a teacher or coach. Just as thought creates our reality in everyday life, it also influences how we approach the task of teaching. For example, you might have thoughts of self-doubt like, “Am I explaining this clearly enough?” or “What if my clients don’t get it?” These kinds of thoughts can make teaching feel stressful or difficult. 


However, the beauty of the Three Principles is that they remind us that these thoughts are not fixed—they are temporary reflections of our current state of mind. When we recognize that our feelings of insecurity or uncertainty are created by thought, we can stop giving them so much weight. These thoughts will pass, and as they do, clarity and confidence will naturally emerge. 


By seeing how thought works in your own experience, you gain the ability to teach from a place of calm and presence. You no longer need to get caught up in worrying about whether you’re doing it “right.” Instead, you can trust that as your mind settles, you’ll be able to share the understanding of the Three Principles with clarity and authenticity. The more you trust in the transient nature of thought, the easier it becomes to teach the principles in a way that resonates with others. 



Consciousness: Expanding Awareness as a Teacher 


Consciousness is the principle that allows us to become aware of our thoughts and to notice how they are shaping our experience. As a teacher, expanding your awareness of your own thinking helps you recognize when you’re getting caught up in unhelpful or distracting thoughts. This awareness is key to creating a learning environment that is open, present, and conducive to insights. 


When you become aware of thoughts like, “I need to make sure they understand this perfectly,” or “What if I’m not getting through to them?” you can step back and recognize that these thoughts are simply mental noise. By noticing them without attaching too much significance, you create space for clarity and presence to emerge. This awareness helps you stay connected to your students or clients in a more meaningful way, allowing the teaching process to unfold naturally. 


Teaching the Three Principles is less about giving information and more about creating an environment where people can have their own realizations. The true power of the principles comes when individuals see for themselves how thought is shaping their experience of life. As a teacher, your role is to point to the truth of the principles and allow space for people to discover that truth in their own time.


This approach takes the pressure off you as the teacher—you don’t need to control the process or make anyone “get it.” Instead, you’re there to facilitate and guide. 

By expanding your own consciousness, you become more present with your clients or students, and this presence creates a powerful space for insights to arise. When you are fully present, people feel heard and understood, which deepens their own connection to the principles. 



Mind: Trusting in the Wisdom of the Teaching Process 


At the core of the Three Principles is Mind—the deeper intelligence that guides all of life. Mind is the source of insights, clarity, and wisdom, and it also guides the process of teaching. When you trust in this deeper intelligence, you stop trying to control the teaching process and instead allow it to unfold naturally. 


This means that as a teacher, you don’t need to have all the answers, nor do you need to worry about whether you’re saying everything perfectly. By trusting in the wisdom of Mind, you create space for the right insights, clarity, and direction to emerge as you teach. Sometimes this might mean allowing for moments of silence, while at other times it might mean sharing your own personal experiences with the principles. 


Teaching the Three Principles is not about following a rigid structure or formula—it’s about being in tune with the present moment and trusting that the right words or examples will come when they’re needed. When you stop trying to force understanding onto your students or clients and instead allow them to connect with their own insights, you create a learning environment that is rich and transformative. 


The more you trust in the flow of Mind, the more relaxed and confident you’ll feel as a teacher. You’ll see that you don’t need to rely on scripts or strategies to be an effective teacher—you simply need to be present, open, and connected to the deeper wisdom that is always available. When you teach from this place of calm and trust, your students are more likely to experience their own insights, leading to lasting change and transformation in their lives. 



The Role of Insight in Teaching


One of the key aspects of teaching the Three Principles is understanding the role of insight in the learning process. Unlike traditional teaching methods, which often focus on delivering information or techniques, teaching the Three Principles is about helping people have their own realizations. Insight is the moment when someone sees something new about how their mind works—it’s a shift in perspective that opens the door to deeper understanding and well-being. 


As a teacher, your role is to point people toward the principles and allow space for those insights to arise. This might mean asking questions that encourage self-reflection, sharing your own experiences, or simply being present and allowing your students to come to their own conclusions. Insight can’t be forced, but it can be invited through the right environment and approach. 


When people have their own insights about the nature of thought, mind, and consciousness, the understanding becomes personal and transformative. They begin to see that their experience of life is created from the inside out, and they naturally begin to experience more clarity, peace, and resilience. 



Practical Steps for Teaching the Three Principles 


Here are some practical ways to approach teaching the Three Principles in a way that fosters insight and understanding: 


  1. Recognize Thought in Your Own Experience: Before teaching, take a moment to recognize how your own thoughts are shaping your experience. If you feel nervous or uncertain, remind yourself that these feelings are temporary reflections of thought in the moment.

     

  2. Be Present: Practice being fully present with your students or clients. This presence helps create a space where insights can arise naturally. 


  3. Trust in Mind: Trust that the deeper wisdom of Mind will guide the teaching process. You don’t need to have all the answers—allow the right words and insights to flow as you teach. 


  4. Encourage Self-Reflection: Rather than focusing on delivering information, ask open-ended questions that encourage your students to reflect on their own experience of thought and consciousness. 


  5. Create Space for Insight: Don’t rush the process or feel the need to explain everything. Allow space for your students or clients to connect with their own insights and understanding. 

 


Conclusion 


Teaching the Three Principles is about helping others see how thought shapes their experience of life. By understanding the role of thought in your own experience and trusting in the wisdom of Mind, you can share the principles with clarity and confidence, creating an environment where others can experience their own insights. Teaching the Three Principles is not about delivering information—it’s about facilitating self-discovery and empowering others to reconnect with their own well-being. 



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In 1976, George and Linda Pransky stumbled on a new way of helping people that was radically different from the traditional counseling methods they had been using in their work. The new principles they were learning had a huge impact on their personal lives, their relationship, and the way they worked with their clients. They began to teach these principles to their clients and became pioneers in a new field of psychology that profoundly changed people in a short amount of time.

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