- Human Consciousness can be defined as the awareness of events that we experience in our life.
- Let us try to understand with an example. Many a time what happens is we recall some bad events or experiences that had happened in the past, and we recall same events again and again, due to which we feel anxious, depressed, etc, the conscience of which we can't focus on the present moment which has a greater possibility of creating better tomorrow. Here comes the role of consciousness, if we are conscious enough to know the fact that these emotions are just thought but nothing to do with our present life, if you stay unaffected, then you are conscious isn't it.
- In general, if we are conscious we can increase our focused time which will help us to be a more efficient human being. You are never more essentially yourself than when you are still, means you cant unlock all your potential unless you are still.
- Imagine a world in which all human beings are conscious, isn't it will be an ideal place for all of us to be in and to experience life in a different way. In this world, humans will interact with everyone without judging each other, in fact, they will enjoy each others company the way they are, without any negative thoughts in mind. No one has to teach moral values as they would be inbuild.
- This was just one aspect of consciousness, now let's look at some types of consciousness. Many Psychiatrists has explained Human Consciousness in different ways.
- One of the mystical Psychiatrist Richard Maurice Bucke distinguish between three types of Consciousness, Simple Consciousness - Awareness of body possess by many animals, Self Consciousness - Awareness of being aware possessed by only humans and Cosmic Consciousness- Awareness of life and order of universe possessed only by humans who are enlightened.
- We really are in control of ourselves of what we think, what we receive, perceive and take actions after following our consciousness. Self-conscious emotions develop in relation to an understanding of rules, standards, and goals.
- Let me be little factual, young childrens start to form a sense of self at around 18 months old, this is when self-conscious emotions start developing. Many children have a full range of self-conscious emotions by age of 3.
- An adolescent is particularly prone to high levels of self-consciousness. At this age, children are experiencing significant social pressure for the first time.
- However, there is a line between conscious and subconscious which in turn is undefined and blurred.
- The subconscious mind has its own vast universe which can be controlled, monitored and moderated by us, either through self-realization or therapy if required. Self-consciousness and self-awareness are sometimes healthy signs of emotional maturity.
- They can help you fit in and function within a community. Feeling guilty after saying something hurtful is often perceived as showing good character. Feeling remorse after making a mistake may help patch up relationships.
- Positive self-conscious emotions and negative self-conscious emotions can be healthy and powerful motivators.
- As Dr. Murphy said, "the miracle-working powers of conscious and subconscious mind existed before you and I were born and before religious establishment ever existed."
- The great eternal truths and principles of life antedate all religions. It is with these thoughts in mind I urge you to concentrate on your consciousness to lay hold of this wonderful magical transforming power which will blind up mental and physical wounds, proclaim liberty to the fear-ridden mind and liberate you completely from the limitations of poverty, failure, misery, lack, and frustration.
- All you have to do is unite emotionally and mentally with the good wish to embody and your conscious and sub-conscious mind will respond accordingly. Begin now, keep on, keeping on until the day breaks and the shadows flee away.
