The text discusses Joseph Murphy's book "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind," originally published in 1963 and reprinted in 2019. Murphy believed that life events are influenced by the conscious and subconscious minds. He taught practical techniques to change one's destiny by harnessing this energy within us. Murphy, influenced by New Thought principles and Eastern religions, was a Minister-Director in Los Angeles and a scholar of the I-Ching. His book has been a bestseller, providing enlightenment and inspiration to many readers worldwide.