Just Who Is Pulling Your Strings? (2 of 5)

The term 'subconscious mind' is commonly bandied about when discussing personal development - but what exactly IS this 'other' self which seems to influence so much of our behaviour? ************* Anyone who has looked into 'personal development' and similar topics will be familiar with the idea that much of what we do and how we act, even the 'reality' we are currently experiencing, is controlled by the 'subconscious mind'. But what is this mysterious entity - this 'other' self which holds our short leash with such an iron grip?