Principle 62: Consciousness

Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:50 am

My Friends,

Principle 62 is "Consciousness." This is another principle we speak of often, but rarely attempt to define.

Answer these questions:

What is consciousness?

What is the difference between higher and lower consciousness?

What is the principle behind consciousness?

To answer this last question contemplate the difference between no consciousness and consciousness.

"Rail travel at high speeds is not possible because passengers, unable to breathe, would die of asphyxia."
-- Dionysius Lardner, English scientist (1793-1859)

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In a follow-on message Number 34828, posted to The Keys Of Knowledge spiritual discussion group, JJ Dewey continues with the following:

My Friends,

Good comments on consciousness. Your consciousness is indeed expanding.

I want you to go a little deeper into the understanding of the core principle.

To be conscious one must be conscious of something. What then are the "somethings" that make consciousness possible?

Is consciousness then even possible in the formless worlds?

Are you conscious when you are asleep and not dreaming?

Contemplate again and ask yourself:

What is the core principle that creates consciousness?

In another follow-on message Number 34851, posted to The Keys Of Knowledge spiritual discussion group, JJ Dewey continues with the following:

I am enjoying reading your responses on consciousness. More light is coming all the time.

Here is more to think about.

What is the relation of time to consciousness?

Is there consciousness without time? If so what can one be conscious of?