Whether it's fiction or nonfiction, writing takes me to another world.

By subliminal, I mean things that occur in our world that are below the threshold of consciousness but do have a psychological effect on us.

One of the things your unconscious mind does for you - and it's a great gift - is it gives you extra courage to view the outer world and it does that by giving you an extra-special view of yourself.

Of course our feelings matter. But emotional decisions are usually not the best ones. On the other hand, your emotions can affect your decisions whether you like it or not because the effects can occur on the unconscious level.

The truth is that our unconscious minds are active, purposeful, and independent. Hidden they may be, but their effects are anything but, for they play a critical role in shaping the way our conscious minds experience and respond to the world.

The story you are about to read is a work of fiction. Nothing - and everything - about it is real.