Why Symbols Matter in the The Book of Symbolism: The Power of Attention
In our material-obsessed culture, we are taught to value "Things." We focus on what we can buy, touch, and measure. But in the Book of Symbolism by Harry B Joseph, a different priority is revealed: The Value of Attention.
Symbols matter because they are the "Magnets" of the mind. They are the tools used to capture, hold, and direct your creative attention. In this article, we explore the four reasons why "Symbolic Literacy" is the most important skill you can develop for your own survival and manifestation.
1. Symbols Bypass the Critical Filter
The conscious mind (roughly 5% of your power) is where you "Think" and "Debate." But the subconscious mind (95% of your power) is where you "Create."
Why it matters: Text has to be processed, argued, and accepted by the conscious mind. A Symbol goes straight to the subconscious. If you see a symbol of "Chaos" on a news ticker, your body starts producing "Stress Chemicals" before you have even consciously read the headline. Symbols are the "Backdoor" to your biology. The Book of Symbolism teaches you how to "Lock the door."
2. Symbols are 'Packets' of Data
A picture is worth a thousand words, but a Sacred Symbol is worth a thousand dimensions.
Why it matters: A geometric symbol like the "Flower of Life" contains the mathematical data for the entire creation process. By focusing your attention on high-frequency symbols, you are "Downloading" massive amounts of harmonic data into your subconscious. This is "Passive Learning" at its most powerful.
3. The Matrix and the 'Loosh' Harvest
The systems of social control (The Matrix) are powered by human Loosh—emotional energy, specifically fear, anger, and division.
Why it matters: The matrix uses "Inverted Symbols" (symbols of the divine that have been slightly altered) to "Harvest" this energy. They place these symbols in logos, landmarks, and media. Most people are "Giving their energy away" to these symbols without knowing it. Understanding Why Symbols Matter allows you to "Withdraw your Consent" and reclaim your energy.
4. Symbols as Manifestation Blueprints
Finally, symbols matter because they are the "Order Form" you send to the universe.
Why it matters: When you practice the Law of Assumption, you aren't just "Feeling"; you are "Visualizing." If your visualization is jagged and chaotic (unconscious), your manifestation will be jagged and chaotic. By studying the Book of Symbolism, you learn how to visualize using the Orderly Blueprints of the Divine (Sacred Geometry). You move from "Amateur Creating" to "Professional Engineering."
Practical Section: The 'Attention Shield' Exercise
To use your knowledge of why symbols matter today:
- Look at the most-used app on your phone. Analyze its icon.
- Notice the color and shape. What emotion does it trigger? (e.g., Red = Urgency/Alert).
- Firmly state to yourself: "I recognize this symbol. I see its intent. I withdraw my emotional loosh from it."
- Notice the feeling of 'Distance' that appears between you and the app. You have just taken your power back.
Conclusion: The Sovereignty of the Eye
Why do symbols matter in the Book of Symbolism? Because he who controls the symbol, controls the subconscious. And he who controls the subconscious, controls reality. Harry B Joseph has provided the maps to reclaim your own "Third Eye." By understanding the power of symbols, you move from being a victim of the simulation to being the one who dictates the terms of their own creative experience.