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Exploring Universal Consciousness: Dialogues on the Mysteries of Mind and Cosmos

Jun26



The quest for understanding the intricate workings of consciousness continues to be a profound journey that spans across disciplines and decades. At the heart of this exploration lies the effort to integrate various models that offer a glimpse into the vast landscapes of human experience. For instance, the pioneering work of William Swygard in the 1950s introduced the multiplane awareness of nine levels of consciousness, which provided a foundational framework for understanding our deeper selves.

This approach, alongside the dynamic mapping of human development through Spiral Dynamics and Nepan Close's quantum physics model, posits that consciousness, space, and time are intricately connected across nine dimensions. These models suggest a non-material level of existence that transcends our ordinary experiences and highlights consciousness as a universal presence, not merely the product of neuronal activity.

Zen Benefiel explores these compelling concepts on his YouTube channel, "One World in a New World," where he delves into these frameworks with guests from diverse fields. In discussing the potential of these models to foster a deeper understanding and integration of our higher self-awareness, Zen emphasizes the common thread: the presence of a consciousness that exists beyond the physical and is accessible through our human capacity to perceive and interact with broader dimensions.

His conversations often explore how embracing such an expansive view of consciousness can fundamentally enhance our ability to evolve and understand our place in the universe. Through his dialogue with thinkers like Dr. Ervin Laszlo, Zen brings to light the significant impact these insights can have on our journey toward holistic self-awareness and integration/

Zen Benefiel: In the the the Quest for deeper understanding and and better integration do you find that there are some cohesive models. For instance, on an experiential level the work of William Swygard in the 1950s with the multiplane awareness of nine levels of consciousness, with the Spiral Dynamics and the line levels it has and also with Neppe and Close's quantum physics model that where they posit that consciousness space and time are tethered across nine dimensions for our human experience. The latter doesn't exclude other dimensions but just gives us kind of a framework to work with. Do you think that kind of understanding can help bring a a deeper impact in our ability to integrate and evolve into this higher selfawareness?

Dr. Ervin Laszlo: "Well, we are groping you know. We are looking around. We are we are seeking and understanding. What we're coming to recognize is what is common to all of these is that there is a level of being, a level of existence which is nonmaterial, which is beyond that and which is highlighted or could be character characterized as consciousness. Conscious, not as awareness created by neurons firing on in the brain but consciousness is something that is present in the universe of which our brain is a transmitter."

Check out the entire 'apocalyptic chat' here: https://youtu.be/NDYZl-fnGWI

By Zen Benefiel

Keywords: Design Thinking, Emerging Technology, Personal Branding

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