Consciousness

In exploring consciousness, we are looking at a concept that is defined with clarity by the perennial philosophy and esotericism – but is one of confusion when looked at by conventional scientists and academics.

A brief summary of two ways of looking at our subject is as follows: Conventional Consciousness is seen as having three broad aspects Subconscious – the area where lurk the experiences that affect our day-to-day lives - but are not always available to our day-to-day awareness Day-to-day consciousness – the awareness in which we live our daily life Other aspects – the reality of intuition and the writer's 'muse' are accepted – but there is no clear definition of where these inspirations spring from.

Esoteric Consciousness as seen by the ageless wisdom: Lowest Self - where are be found dark thoughts and negative thinking Lower Self - working in the material world Often seen with three aspects The Physical body - awareness if bodily sensations The Vital body - feelings and thoughts The Mind body - working with practical every-day affairs Higher Self - the part of the mind that is able to access higher levels of consciousness – non-material levels. This part of the mind is always present, but can only be developed by following some form of spiritual practice

In our drawdown pages - Levels and Aspects these levels in more detail.