Star Dust 04

CONCERNING CONSCIOUSNESS

Introduction

‘‘Consciousness is immersed in the material world, because the mind is casually dependent of the brain. Nothing happens in the mind without something happens in the brain, and it is because something happens in the brain, that something happens in the mind’’

More or less, the above quote represents the sort of rationalization behind the reason why, we have so many materialists, that then grow to add the title of dogmatic sceptic to their curriculum. They cannot but see, consciousness emerging from biochemical activity in the brain, although none of them can explain how. From my point of view, it is obvious that the brain is embedded in the process of consciousness. How could we experience this reality, if it was otherwise? After all, we are an ethereal consciousness experiencing life through a material body, a Bio-Mechanical body. By being so, we then require some apparatus, an interface between these two dimensions. By tackling the middle ground between materialism and spirituality, I understand this to be one of the functions of the brain. Meaning the codification of inputs and outputs of data coming from all sources, material (the senses), and non material (the all connecting field). Resulting in a bidimensional being, a mind/soul/spirit enjoying the experience of physical interaction, through a body, a Template.

By definition, the mechanical, materialistic concept of Consciousness is described as the state of being aware, conscious and responsive to the environment. It is the sum of all experiences, meaning all the data that is received by all senses, that an individual or group is aware at any given time. Therefore, defined by states of awareness and reaction towards stimuli. As it is interpreted by many, Consciousness is measured within a range of levels. From Full Consciousness, including variants like, behavioural wakefulness, space-time orientation, and prompt reaction to inputs from the environment. To the complete opposite, labelled as Deep Coma. Concerning the later, I must say that I disagree with the general institutionalized perception. Stating that by the lack of measurable reactions, we must assume that there is no conciousness at work. I do believe, that the fact we see none of the observable required reactions, means not that the comatose individual is not conscious, if not in our reality, perhaps in some other. After all, it is not uncommon for these individuals, to tell of their experiences, while under that state. As for those that recall nothing of their time while under such condition, I propose, that we look at this cases, I think we will find that the Brain/Mind connection is far to damaged of lost. Be it temporally, or permanently. However this also raises questions, one of which is, where do memories allocate themselves? In the brain, in the nervous system, or out of body, in the morphogenetic field?

So instead of different Levels of consciousness, I see them as different domains of consciousness. Although it might seem so, to me, they are not at all experienced within the same reality/dimension. With each individual or group, detecting only the aspects they are capable to sense, in a given time or place. However, the Human Species, as we see it today, have only a very limited awareness of the surrounding reality. Our five senses, are very focused on what we, as a species, need to see, hear, feel, taste and smell, in order to survive. This being a strong argument, it is often used as a confirmation for both Evolutionists and Creationists alike. While the first state, that it was the product of Natural Selection, of mere genetic trial and error chance. The latter claim it was God that made it so, with intent, by design. Although they both agree, that the resulting stimuli sensitive amplitude, functions in order to give humans the best experience of reality possible, this according to their needs, therefore increasing the odds for them to survive and thrive in their environment.

Part 1

Morphology

Before we enter the actual realm of analysis into our consciousness, I will first make a short presentation of the current scientifically recognized senses, that either combined or individually, are the building blocks of our physical awareness.

Sight — Our eyes do a very poor job on capturing the vast expand of frequencies that we know to exist within the electromagnetic spectrum. By norm, our sight is limited to a very narrow band, we call, the Visible Spectrum, what is commonly referred to as Visible Light. We can’t see either the infrared, nor the ultraviolet range. We also are not equipped to see the force lines of magnetism, apart from when they enter our observable band, during Auroras. Comparatively, there are an animals whose ability puts ours to shame. According to the experts, the acuity of the Bald Eagle is a staggering 7–8 times higher than humans. Bald eagles can easily track fish movements from considerable heights, despite their prey have masking colouring, and the fact that they are under water. So it is not surprising that their eyes fill most of their skulls. But they have other equally impressive sight abilities. They can switch from seeing with one eye (monocular vision), to seeing with both eyes (binocular vision). They also have two focal points, called foveae. They are organized in such way, that one fovea is directed forward, and another is directed at an angle. This allows the birds to look in two directions simultaneously. Finally, Eagles can see standard colours, like we do, but they can also see within the ultraviolet light spectrum.

Hearing — Sound, as we understand it, can be measured by the number of vibrations within one second. Therefore, 1 Hertz, stands for one vibration per second. Humans can, at the best of their abilities, hear between 16–20 to 20.000 Hz. However, this changes with age, to a more conservative range of 12 to 17.000 Hz. This said, the human ear is quite capable of hearing many of the sounds produced in nature, but certainly not all. Nevertheless, as it happens with sight, what humans cannot hear, do not seem to hinder their survival. We do not need to hear (although some can) the sound of a beating heart, that is as low as 1 or 2 Hz. This is the realm of infrasound, and although veiled to humans, there are several animals that can not only detect this low frequencies, but also produce them for long range communications. This includes whales, elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, okapi and giraffes. In the case of elephants, not only they can hear them, but they feel the vibrations in the ground before it ever reaches their ears. Some studies indicate that elephants, make use of infrasound to coordinate herds and keep mated elephants in contact with one another. Other examples are octopuses, squid, cod and cuttlefish, that we know capable of hearing these low frequencies. The roars and purring of big cats, like tigers, also incorporate some infrasound frequencies.

On the other side of spectrum, we find ultrasound, that also lies beyond the range of the human ear. As it was in the case of infrasound, these high frequencies, although undetected by humans, are used in the daily lives of several species. Animals, such as dolphins, rats, whales and oil birds, use ultrasound to navigate or communicate. Bats, are also a fine example, being able to detect frequencies as high as 100,000 Hz. This allows them to navigate through dark caves and find insects for food.

Touch — Although somewhat considered less important than sight and hearing, touch is, in my view, a fundamental form of perception, and central to our survival in more than one way. It plays a crucial role in nearly all of our sensory experiences. The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and it is intimate with the sense of touch. Nevertheless, it does more than just process what we generally understand as physical contact. Just keep in mind of what you can tell by touching any type of surface, be it animated or inanimated. The complex set of informations we obtain from this sense, is only possible because, contrary to other senses, it gathers several types of information from different receptors. The skin contains a heterogeneous set of distinct receptor types, and each one of these, differs in their physiological and functional properties. We can divide these types accordingly to their distinct functions, into several sensations. These can be of different nature, namely thermal, pain, touch, texture and pressure.

Smell — The way this sense works is by detecting odours. It does so by the use of millions of chemical receptors, the Olfactory Epithelium. Either by naturally breathing, or forceful inhaling, the chemicals present in the air, are dissolved in mucus and then processed by odour receptor neurons. Only then, sent to the olfactory cortex of the brain through sensory transduction. It is in this area of the brain, located in the temporal lobe, and dedicated to sensory input organization, that decodes odours and translates them into a “language” we can understand. However, this data is also shared with the limbic system, the one responsible for the processing of our emotions, survival instincts, and memory formation. The olfactory cortex also works with other limbic system structures, as the amygdala, the hippocampus and the hypothalamus. All of these have a strong effect on our emotions. The first creates emotional responses as fear and creates memories while doing so. The hippocampus function organizes and allocates memories. As for the later, it serves as a regulator of emotional responses. It is believed that the limbic system connects obtained data, such as odours, to our memories and emotions.

The sense of smell differs from all other senses, because the olfactory system nerves connect directly to brain structures of the limbic system. Hence forward, Odours have the power to trigger both positive and negative reactions from aromas, by associating them to specific memories. Consequently, this is one sense we cannot always trust. Particularly when we are reacting to odours for the first time. Several studies have demonstrated that our visual can be pre-encoded to be either good or bad. For instance, our perception of others reactions to food fragrances, to smells, or perfumes, can and often influences our own experience once we detect them for ourselves. The piriform cortex, that is activated prior to the odour sensation, and uses visual information, is capable of influencing our olfactory sense. Creating expectations on how we will perceive the odour. A simple disgusted facial expression form other, can easily do that. We are that susceptible.

Once again, as it was with all other already mentioned senses, our sense of smell, is very limited when compared to other animals, but much better that previously thought. In 2014, a study revealed, quite surprisingly, that contrary to what was believed, human perception of scent can distinguish as many as one trillion different odours, this from the previous estimates of just ten thousand. However, human ability to describe those many scents is, evidently, impossible. Mainly because, no matter the language used, we do not have words to describe them all. Curiously, it is believed that much of what this sense processes, does it so under the awareness of consciousness itself. This happens, since the olfactory nerves do not report directly to what is considered to be the gateway of consciousness, the Thalamus. Instead, it feeds his data to the cortical areas, where it can produce emotions and create or recall memories. We can be influenced by odours and not even realize it.

Taste — Our awareness of taste, comes from a combination of four distinct types, sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Although, some effort has been made to include a fifth taste type, named umami. The later being savoury or delicious, that in fact, is the translation of the Japanese word it was named after. Science tells us, that we have around ten thousand taste buds. These are not exclusive to the tongue, but also located on the roof of the mouth, as well as in our throats. Equally important, our saliva plays an important part in the process, it transports the tastes we perceive into our taste buds. Each one of these, has between ten o fifty cells, the ones responsible for starting the action of taste. This cells are replenished every seven to ten days. As a curiosity, we naturally start to lose these taste buds beyond the fifty years old mark.

Taste is a sense that works intimately with the sense of smell and yet another response mechanism known as: Common Chemical Sense. Complex as it is, while the first two are sent and interpreted by the brain, the later does not, and yet, it can have an effect on our overall experience while tasting foods.

Our first take on how the tongue perceived flavours, saw that the tongue had areas of concentrated receptors for each type, from sweet to bitter. This is now being abandoned, since a deeper investigation revealed, that only three specialized nerves have been discovered, so it is believed that combinations of activation all around the tongue, throat and the roof of the mouth, account for the tastes that we perceive.

As a final observation, we know that some of our senses can indeed produce better and more detailed data and from a broader spectrum. We know this because, it is noticed in people that lost one or more senses, be it by accident or from birth. As it happens with people with sight impediment. Although rare, there are also cases of sonar type abilities, that appear to develop as compensation for the lack of input from sight. To me, this comes from the necessity to do an increase in sensibility, that can awake dormant abilities, ergo, available to each and everyone of us.

Part 2

Expanding Consciousness

Although I do not refute, nor deny, the great achievements performed by the materialistic side of science, I accept them as what we know, about the when and how, the Bio-Mechanical body we use works and receives/transmits data, to the actual entity/being we really are. Be it mind/soul/spirit while somewhat attached to the physical body, I call Template. As we have seen in part one of this chapter, our Template has a set of instruments, sensors if you like, with the particular capacity for perceiving, sensing, while mapping our environment. As we found out previously, it appears to be calibrated for a specific type of understanding of reality and ability to interact with it. However, curiosity, experimentation and inventiveness, allowed us to broaden that limits to impressive results. For instance, the universe of the very small, was completely veiled from our perception until a Dutch gentleman, Von Leeuwenhoek, invented the first microscope. He have not to go that further back in time, to reach the point when the Atom was widely believed to be the smallest particle, indivisible as the name informs. But our curiosity lead us on and experiments were done proving the existence of sub-atomic particles like protons and electrons. Not stopping there, we tried harder on further breaking down these particles, therefore constructing models explaining the existence of quarks, leptons, and even antimatter. Unfortunately, after the last mentioned advances, every time we tried to reach for things smaller than this, the ordinary physics fail to apply. In my view, because there, we are actually trying to see the fabric of this reality, beyond what we find, the Domains of the Architect.

On the other side of this spectrum, our understanding of the very large, along with the very small, continues to enlarge our knowledge and understanding of what is there to be found in this reality. From naked eye sight to the first crude telescopes, that saw only stars, moons and planets, to the observation of much larger objects like galaxies, and clusters of galaxies that extend exponentially on ever-more-massive scales. Among the largest, the Laniakea Supercluster, contains around 100,000 galaxies, performing an estimate total mass about 100 million billion times that of the Sun. It stretches for more than 520 million light-years across. Then going even higher in size, the next giant leap is found in the Huge-LQG (Huge Large Quasar Group). this contains 73 quasars and an estimated mass of 6.1 quintillion (that’s a 1 followed by 18 zeros) suns, the colossal cosmic collection is thought to be 4 billion light-years across at its biggest span. So if you were paying attention, we moved from 100 million billion times that of the Sun, to an incredible 6.1 quintillion. But space creatures do not end there. First discovered in 2013, while mapping the Hercules and Corona Borealis constellations for the locations of gamma-ray bursts. That are identifiable as fleeting but powerful explosions, occurring when a massive star enters it cyclic supernovae state, or dies all together in a magnificent but destructive, last breath. The Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall is now often considered to be the largest known entity in the Cosmos. This object extends for a staggering 10 billion light-years across and it is estimate to contain billions of galaxies.

So all things considered, it is accepted that our current percentage of physical awareness, is estimated to be around 25% of what this reality is made of. However, I think important to explain that this estimative is only valid, when considering our planet and its immediate surroundings. If the vastness of an apparent infinite Universe is considered, it probably lowers that percentage to lower than 1%. Now that we have explored what we can sense naturally, and what science can do to enhance some of those senses, are there other ways of expanding consciousness in the awareness sense.

The use of mind expanding substances, also called psychedelics, allows individuals to access a different domain, that otherwise they would never know about. It shows no respect whatsoever for the laws that regulate “normal” reality. Nor it has mercy for the individual sensibility. It does not require previous knowledge, nor does it need access to our memory to create vivid real, strange experiences. The materialistic dogma sees this as happening in the brain itself, this being induced by changes in the brain chemistry, that in turn were possible by the administration of specific substances into the body. So the question presenting itself is, where do this momentary realities come from? Does it only exists for those brief intoxicated moments? Or do they require a special key, randomly delivered to individuals but otherwise, always there to be experienced? Where it not, the fact that these experiences often bring clarity, healing, understanding, knowledge, and more importantly wisdom, to those that adventure themselves in it. We would have long dismissed them, as the sceptic dogmatic materialists would have us believe, as merely being entertaining chemical changes in the brain. The Shaman, as the primordial, central figure for understanding the self, shows us that the use of mind expanding substances, can indeed help in better understanding, and bringing counsel and endurance towards physical reality. That alone, should be sufficient to encourage us, as a species, to once again reestablish that connection. After generations of academic rejection, some efforts are now being done to show its promise, with amazing results in areas that had no previous answers from the scientific community. The non physical consciousness realm deserves, in the very least, the same investment, interest, and attention as the physical one.

Part 3

I Am, Therefore I Exist

Now that we have looked into the physic side of Consciousness, and also into its non physical counterpart, and how to access its nether realm through mind altering substances, be it endogenous or exogenous. What remains to be discussed is: When both materialistic and spiritual sides of perception are considered of equal value, complementary even, as both sides of a coin, and not as opposing factions trying to erase one another, what is that we call Consciousness after all?

As I tried to explain in the previous parts of this chapter, in my personal view, Biology, can and should be praised by its understanding of our Bio-Mechanics. There are several scientific disciplines that dedicate themselves entirely to understand the incredible machines that our bodies are. Through their discoveries and advances, we know a great deal about how they work. How to repair them. We are so proud of our advances, that efforts are now being done in learning on how to improve some of its native capabilities. Unfortunately, but surprising, this area has done massive advances, but only from an industrial/military perspective, although on a positive side, amputees might yet benefit from it.

So in general, under this perspective, the bodies and their self regulatory functions, this for all forms of life, are no different from man made machines. Just far more complex, and in more than one way, still a mystery to us. From this position, we experience reality by the use of our body, via what I called to be, mechanical senses. These being smell, sight, touch, hearing and taste. These then send encoded information into the brain, in such form that, for all purposes, it may very well be described as data. It is then, the sum of all this data, that creates our reality, the reality that we are conscious of in a physical universe, in any given moment in time and space.

That is just as far, as the mechanistic view can go, seeing the brain as the final destination of that collected data. For me though, that is far from being the end of the story. I perceive the brain, as being also a decoder of sorts. Whilst some areas of the brain, are performing all the procedures that we are unconscious of, others, are wirelessly feeding our consciousness. Using the work and interpretations of Rupert Sheldrake as conjectural base, I see our bodies, as Templates, following forms that are predetermined by a combination of both physical genetics, and the morphogenetic field itself. While minds/souls/spirits, lie outside of the body in that Morphic Field, that is them connected to a global field encompassing everything, I call The All.

In this model, our individual consciousness is then located not in the brain, but outside the body, embedded in the field that is locked into our individual signature or frequency. That is then connected to all other individual fields or consciousness, thus predicting the existence of a global consciousness awareness, the central where all information is transmitted from and to.

There is also some confusion about consciousness and its relation to intelligence. If we were to ask several experts on this matter, to try and line up organisms from the least conscious to the most conscious, they will not be able to agree. While some would place babies near the bottom because they have not yet learned much, others will put them near the top because of their potential. Some would put chimpanzees or Bonobos high up, because they are so similar to us, while others will argue that crows, whales, and dolphins are more intelligent and that intelligence is what counts. I for one, do not see a direct relationship between intelligence and consciousness. Since one needs not intelligence to be able to be aware of its existence to some extent. I am, therefore I exist, is the basis for understanding what I mean here. This raises the question: Apart humans, are living creatures, just Bio-Machines with a internal code for self management, or do they also have a Morphic Field containing a mind/soul/spirit? Descartes believed that only humans had souls, viewing other animals as “unfeeling automata”. I take it, that he had never engaged in a relationship with an animal, or he would most certainly have changed his mind. Although I admit, it is not easy to see insects as spiritual creatures, but beyond my own prejudice, there is no real reason why not. I agree however, with his concept of mind-body dualism or the idea that while the mind/soul/spirit and body are separate, they do interact.

So, what is consciousness after all? Although this may sound like a superficial, simple question, this in a world filled with problems that seem far more important, it might be the very path towards their solution. The current consensus is that consciousness is:

The state of being conscious; fully alert, aware, oriented, and responsive to the environment.

The subjective awareness of the aspects of cognitive processing and the content of the mind.

The current totality of experience of which an individual or group is aware at any time.

In a more inclusive perspective, like in Newman’s conceptual model, Consciousness, is the informational capacity of the human system, or its capacity for interacting with the environment. It is is considered to be coextensive with the universe, thus residing in all matter.

Consciousness is such an intriguing and fascinating subject, mainly because, it manages to be, both the most obvious and the most difficult thing we can turn our perception to. After all, in order to try and make sense of it, we have but our consciousness to try to prove its own existence, while it studies itself. So how are we to extricate ourselves and look back to what remains? This when what we are trying to study, is what was extricated in the first place? It is not surprising that philosophers and scientists alike have struggled with the concept. However, fortunately to us, times have changed, and mentalities with it. Since the start of the 21st century, studies on consciousness have multiplied. Thanks to that, disciplines like Psychology, Biology, and Neuroscience have reached the point in their research, when they are ready to start publishing on their results, and thoughts on how to proceed with further experimentation.

What is that consciousness do? Could we have evolved as a species and as a civilization without it? Could Consciousness be an illusion? If so, is the illusion built by our brain, or just accessed through it? What is consciousness? These are some of the questions now being studied and experimented with, while still somewhat limited, science was started is path into accepting the important role that Mind Altering Substances has to play, in order to obtain answers to these questions.

Among the many theories we can read about consciousness, there are are some extremes. Those that consider the spiritual mantra stating that “we are all one consciousness” as if designed to influence the perceptions and attitudes of individuals. As they put it, how is it different from the transhumanistic hive mind singularity? There is also one that sees us, as a species far from being near our final phase of development, but rather in a comparatively early phase. Finally, those that deny it altogether, that he are nothing but animals with a limited existence, and that all that happens, it does so in the construct of the mind itself, be it spiritual or physical. I would be glad to accept all of the above, has it not for their absolutistic approach, leaving no space for anything else. To me this is mainly expressed by those living in fear of what they can not understand, they consider it as an inconvenient, on an otherwise perfect world. So what better way to get rid of it, than to deny it altogether.

I see these as result of a higher scheme, and far more complex. While the transhumanistic hive mind singularity is pushed forward, they do it in such a way, that we are all considered to be the same. Living under equal rules, be it moral or social codes. Well, when their starting point is obviously this false, one cannot place great trust in their results. Clearly, even twins see the world differently, while enjoying the exact same conditions, Humans live while enduring very different realities, be it cultural, geographical or sociological, and within several levels of civilizational development.

Nevertheless, I do support the idea that one’s experiences, are not alone as a representation on what defines the individual itself. Once one learn to access it, be it by instinct, or some other method The abstract Global Conscious Awareness, can also introduce others experiences as part of the knowledge one has in one given moment. Thus acting like a library of all experiences that become part of The All, and accessible by all. I therefore see living creatures as Templates, Bio-Machines, that by resonating with this reality in terms of energy signatures and vibrating frequencies, make it possible to our individual consciousness to experience it. Through the power of our true self will, we have the power to create our own reality, acted by desire, faith or choice

Perhaps our inability to fully understand this, comes from our tendency to fall under the trap of Anthropomorphism. By misrepresenting what we seek, we distance ourselves from our objectives, that otherwise could very well be within reach. Therefore, if we manage to keep an open mind, less bounded by physical reality, and more in tune with our spiritual nature, we might come closer and closer to our answers. Just as long, as we are ready to dismiss our preconceptions with each new breakthrough. However, what to me appears to be certain is that if the saying, “As above, so bellow”, as any meaning, it tells us that, not only do we learn by our processing of reality, but The All learns as well. So we see, under this philosophy, so simple and yet not so at all, everything is connected, a network of billions of individuals, that either aware of it or not, perform their contribution to the Global Conscious Awareness, and in turn, to The All.

Dogmatic sceptic materialism would like us to see, as they do, that this Duality (Bio-Machine Vs mind/soul/spirit). is but a simple inversion, that we easily confuse with the propose of the One Consciousness it self. This because, to the likeness of what we find, either in the macro cosmos, as in the other end of the spectrum of matter, the micro cosmos. the relationship between the many, representing Diversity, versus the before mentioned Dualism, and its reversal, with the individual becoming the many. A self closing circle, that materialistic speaking, is born from a natural propensity to believe it self as better than it Reality itself. The irony of one suffering from delusions of grandeur, accusing others of committing the same sin, as they experience the very same woe.

Part 4

Conclusion

The history of Consciousness studies within the academic circles, was always been a very tumultuous one. However, once psychology was established as a discipline, this by finally being separated from philosophy that was also fused with biology. The study of the conscious experience, became one of the very first topics studied by early psychologists, receiving a great deal of attention. Back then, the so called Structuralists used a process known as introspection to analyse and report conscious sensations, thoughts, and experiences. This consisted on trained observers that would carefully inspect their own thoughts and ideas. Evidently, this process was very prone to subjectivity. Nevertheless, the results it produced, helped to inspire further research on the scientific study of consciousness. However, as good the analysis system may be, each and everyone of us have a very specific awareness, mainly because, our perception can and actually does affect our reality. Therefore, making it nearly impossible to find some common ground on how to comprehend Consciousness. For instance, the American psychologist William James, is known for is comparison of consciousness to a stream, unbroken and continuous despite constant shifts and changes; Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, on the other hand, focused on understanding the importance of the unconscious and its power over the conscious mind.

This represents, perhaps, the greatest challenge to overcome if one unifying Theory of Consciousness is to be produced. The study of consciousness lacks an universally accepted operational definition. Descartes tried to establish that, the very act of thinking demonstrates the reality of one’s existence and therefore of his consciousness. Nowadays, consciousness is generally defined as an awareness of yourself and the surrounding environment, however, a consensus is still no where near the horizon. Falling into the trap of layers upon layers, there are still debates about the different aspects of this awareness.

Despite the many advances made, research on consciousness is still focused on the materialistic side of truth. Thus their tries at understanding it, place their trust in the neuroscience behind our conscious experiences. Scientists keep looking for the radio host inside the radio, so to speak. Numerous experiments are done with brain-scanning monitoring technology, to seek and identify specific neurons that might be linked to different conscious events. As we stand now, there are two major two major theories on Consciousness: the Integrated Information Theory and the Global Workspace Theory. By their names alone, we can perceive the mechanistic perspective at work.

Integrated Information Theory concentrates on the physical processes that are measurable during our conscious experiences, the higher the value, the higher level of Consciousness. Basically, it tries to determine if something is conscious, and to what degree.

As for the Global Workspace Theory, it tries to understand Consciousness by assuming that, we have a memory database where data taken by the conscious self is stored. That data is then accessed to create the experience of conscious awareness. We as a species must expand our perception of reality, we must learn to embrace both physical and spiritual awareness. We must understand our place in this planet, and if we find that we cannot, by the lack of data regarding on our own creation, we must then create one that includes and explores our bi-dimensional nature. Humans must understand their current limits, proud of their achievements yes, but without the arrogance, that makes us dismiss what we can not see, rejecting what we can not prove. I like to exemplify this with the word Chaos, used by scientists to secretly express their disdain for what they know not how to explain. As I understand it, we, advanced as we may be, we still have a limit to the level of order that we can identify as such. Beyond it, the so called chaos, is not without order, there is still order, however, because of our inability to identify it, we gave it a name, and set it aside, and left it as such, unexplored, untouched. This way, we create the illusion that allows us to stand strong and wise, after all, under such view, we are not at fault by our lack of competences, that is off point. It is the system in question that has no identifiable order, thus in chaos.

The same happens to consciousness, while science and most of us, desperately tries to keep it inside the head, oblivious that the very thoughts producing this theories are born out of it. My perception, be it right or wrong, asks, begs in fact, for the let go of the ego grounding us to a physical reality, one ruled by the brain, obsessed with normality, very much like Mr. And Mrs Dursley, Uncles of Harry Potter. We should bypass the brain altogether and focus on, for the lack of a better word, intuition. Intuition is our greatest ally, and by trusting in it, you will start noticing here and there, then everywhere, the succession Synchronicities in the daily life of those that live by that rule. Our consciousness is connected, so when the real you is in charge, you are not limited by your own experience, by your own knowledge, nor by your own wisdom. You are limitless. Embrace it.