The Spectrum of Consciousness

It is part of the reality of our human existence that we are initially not very conscious of the words we speak and the actions we commit. Only through deliberate effort of establishing a dynamic of witnessing our behavior do we become aware of what it is that we are actually doing, and importantly - not doing.

We have six billion people on the planet right now and while we all pretty much look the same, two legs, two arms, two eyes and a nose, what exists behind that appearance in actuality represents a vast spectrum of evolution of consciousness that is spanning hundreds of thousands of years or more. On one end of the spectrum, behind the deceptively equalizing outer appearance we can find beings still extremely crude and very unevolved. At best, little should be expected. At worst, great caution may be advised. There is no light there.

On the other end of the spectrum, we have the possibility of evolution where a being is beginning to display great luminosity, wisdom and compassion in action. In that body we then observe the possibility for Angelic or Bodhisattvic qualities. There is light here and an opportunity for appreciation.

As we move through life, we should be aware that this vast spectrum of evolution may play itself out daily in many different ways. As we wake up in the morning, we never know who we will meet. Maybe we will meet a big light, maybe a big shadow and various expression in between.

Therefore, practicing discerning alertness should be our daily discipline, so that our actions are appropriate in relationship to who and what appears before us.