THE GREAT TRANSfORMATION
We are in the midst of a great transition from one age to another, from one state of being to another. Powerfully transformative and disruptive events will occur. Empires will fall. Systems of governance and domination will end. There will be an end to war. Incredible new technologies are unleashing human creativity. We are on the threshold of a New Age. I hope to address the individual aspects of this leap forward in future posts, but for today I will write about you and I, about consciousness. We must begin here, for all else that is to occur must come from a shift in consciousness, and an understanding of our inner realms is essential to that shift.
Consciousness is a river, it flows and moves, rushes and stills, grows in it's power, melds with lakes and oceans and comes from streams and springs. Consciousness is not a singular state of awareness but can be an expanding, growing, evolving revelation of understanding and comprehension. It's kind of like a light on a dimmer switch. With a dimmer switch one can gradually increase the lumens. One can increase the light. So it is with consciousness, one can move toward enlightenment, toward more light and understanding. This growth of consciousness, this enlightening process can be calibrated, and measured. We can observe the development of consciousness in specific levels.
The "levels" I have listed below are very broad and can be broken into numerous sub sections. However from these levels we gain a basic understanding of the progression of consciousness.
Level 1: Survival Instinct
Humans have been living on this level from our very earliest beginnings. We are motivated by a need to be safe and secure. We are driven by instincts that tell us to reproduce, to gain dominion over others, to fit into our clans, tribes and cultures. We are motivated by money and acquiring more and more possessions. We learn countless behaviors all focused on one thing: survival.
In this lower level of consciousness we submit to Kings and Queens, bosses and Generals and look to paternal governments to take care of us. We relinquish responsibility. We march off to war in exchange for a medal and a flag draped coffin and the condolences of our Masters.
Lower frequency energies like fear, pride, anger, lust, divisiveness, separateness, being a victim, bitterness, shame and many more are common in this stage. This is where we find toxic patriarchal domination, militant feminism, theologies based on the fear of hell, war, corrupt capitalism, political "isms", addictions, and racism.
Here in Steemitland you'll see evidence of this first level of consciousness displayed by those who corrupt the system as they wallow in their desperate need to survive even if it means abusing others.
Level 2: Reasoning and Understanding
In this stage we begin to understand our individual and collective woundings and are able to purge ourselves through a healing, loving release of generational wounds. We reason things out. For instance, we might come to the conclusion that it is far better to practice Cooperative Abundance here on Steemit instead of raping the system. In this stage we come to understand our motivations, our fears, our families of origin. We come to know that a fundamental key to a better life is self love, compassion for others, and treating others as we would like to be treated.
We might find the "Christ consciousness" here, or the encouraging practices of Buddhism. We begin to realize we are "One". We see the insanity of war and governments that rule by force. We see how blockchain technology combined with cryptocurrencies may be able to liberate humanity. On this level we see beyond 'he", "she", "gay", or "straight" and instead we see "humans".
On this level we learn to forgive our parents and ourselves. We begin to love ourselves and accept ourselves unconditionally. We have hope here for a better world. We know we are come from the earth and that it is our home and must be honored, loved and respected.
On this level we accept responsibility for our own lives and are able to help those in need. We turn away from government force...well, from all force.
You see, in this realm of higher consciousness we begin to be free, but it is just a taste of what is possible. There is another level.
Level 3: Avatar
This is where it starts to get really juicy. We accept we are creators of our own realities. We see ourselves as spirit, as expressions of Source. We are mindful, and find great spiritual food in meditation and deep connections to the earth. Here in this realm we experience a flow of synchronicity, and instead of "making things happen" by force of will, we find ourselves in the "flow" where our spiritual gifts are freely expressed and given, and where we follow intuition.
We learn to create joy, and love and peace individually and collectively. We turn away from governments or institutions that thrive on force.
We see our individual journeys as a gift. We experience life as a school, as a mechanism for soul development. We have begun to tap into a divine Source that moves and sustains us. On this level we recognize we are much more than the "story" of our lives. Gratitude becomes our default attitude and energy. We laugh more and dance and sing more. We have no desire to impress others with our spirituality or our impressive yoga moves and clothing. We are spiritual, we are living yoga.
We've moved beyond fear in our relationships. We begin to experience a profound unity with life... with everything. In this state of consciousness we have a presence about us. And it's not pretend or made up. It's quite real. A presence of love, of joy, of peace, of knowing and confidence. We move beyond beyond the practices of prosperity consciousness into a new knowing: I am abundant.
We are no longer afraid of death. Death is just part of life, and as simple as brushing through a silken veil.
Level 4: The Observer. Oneness
This is a sacred realm. This is the home of spiritual masters who have moved deeply into the refined energies of Pure Love and Pure Light. This level deserves it's own post, don't you think? One day then.
A THOUSAND DREAMS
I've lived a thousand dreams,
Ten thousand....
And now, at last,
I'm waking to myself,
The Dreamer,
Come from the Great I AM...Pure Love.
