Captain and The Ship
Conscious mind is the captain, who knows how to navigate the ship --- The subconscious mind.
But mostly we will be stuck in illusion - either thinking about the past or the future and reacting to those illusions, forgetting the present moment (Living in Maya). That is not reality. In that case, Creating a Habit is the only way to proceed. Affirmations are valuable. It helps us create new habits. Example - Conscious to the Subconscious - "I'am in control. You obey me" - like Captain to the ship.
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