My personal perspective is that there is a natural way for the evolution of human consciousness. And this natural way is determined by the biology and structure of the nervous system. The more security the autonomous nervous system experiences the more higher and complex cortical functions und structures are available and will be build during childhood. Higher brain functions are connected with a higher degree of awareness, of consciousness. There is a direct relationship between the stability of our autonomous nervous system and the degree of awareness. In the western science of trauma healing the crucial aspect is how to activate the ventral vagus and in the eastern traditions (e.g. yoga) it is all about directing the life force through the central energy channel (Sushumna Nadi). It is basically the same idea, and the meeting point of both approaches, is a regulated autonomous nervous system which is primarely achieved by a safe and secure environment, bonding, stable relationships and experiencing physical perceptions.
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