Become aware of internal, subjective, sub-verbal experiences, so that these experiences can be brought into the world of abstraction, of conversation, of naming, etc. with the consequence that it immediately becomes possible for a certain amount of control to be exerted over these hitherto unconscious and uncontrollable processes.

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This quote suggests that by becoming aware of our internal thoughts, emotions, and experiences, we can bring them into the realm of communication and rationality. By naming and discussing these subjective experiences, we acquire a level of control over them that was previously unconscious and beyond our control. In other words, self-awareness and introspection allow us to understand and manage our thoughts and emotions more effectively.

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