Consciousness is a state of heightened awareness that takes us off autopilot and back into direct participation in our lives. It is the ability to witness our inner world – our thoughts, emotions, impulses and beliefs, while at the same time perceiving and reacting to our external environment with clarity rather than reactivity. Living consciously means being present, awake, and paying attention, rather than being driven by habits, conditioning, or inherited beliefs.
When we are conscious or self-aware, we intentionally interact with ourselves and others. We become aware of our emotional states before we are moved by them, and this awareness allows us to make informed and thoughtful decisions. Instead of being carried away by unconscious impulses and old narratives, we begin to make choices that align with our deeper values and inner truths. Consciousness naturally brings accountability and responsibility, but not as a burden, but as a sign of inner maturity and self-respect.
The core of consciousness is existence. That is, the ability to fully engage in the present moment, rather than being distracted by past conditioning or future predictions. In spirituality, this state of consciousness is essential because it opens the door to self-awareness. Without consciousness, there can be no true awakening, no true understanding of self, and no true transformation.
unconscious connection
There is no consciousness in unconscious connections. It is a realm of automatic reactions, genetic beliefs, and emotional patterns absorbed during childhood from parents, caregivers, and the environment. In this state, we make no choices and repeat. We act based on programming and survival, not self-awareness. Much of human suffering arises not from life itself, but from unconscious identification with beliefs and actions that we have never consciously chosen.
The transition from unconsciousness to consciousness is spiritual awakening. It is a journey from conditioned reflexes to self-awareness, from separation to clarity, and from inherited suffering to liberation.
Source: Bodhisattva KumariDevi-Embodied Awakening – www.kumarainstitute.com
