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Many people remember their first conscious moments happening around ages 3 to 6, and some even recall the feeling of suddenly becoming aware of themselves. This suggests a shared experience of awakening to consciousness around this age.
Some individuals claim to remember events from before they could normally form memories, like being in the womb or being born, but these memories are often questioned by scientists as being influenced by photos or stories heard later.
There are thoughts that consciousness might develop in a sudden shift rather than gradually, similar to how people experience lucid dreams or moments of enlightenment, indicating that there could be a specific moment when awareness kicks in.

Meditation can change your way of seeing the world. It makes past and future thoughts feel lighter, almost like they are just wispy thoughts instead of heavy burdens.
Practicing meditation often feels like having a hobby that others don’t understand or appreciate. You may see benefits in your life, but sharing that with others can be tricky because many might not be ready to commit to it.
Even after lots of meditation, you might still experience normal emotional struggles. You can feel calm and connected one moment and then get upset over something small, which can be confusing and humbling.

The Asbury Revival started at a small Christian college in Kentucky and quickly spread through prayer and worship.
The student-led revival prompted repentance, action, and love, contrasting with the anger seen at other universities.
Revival may not be a sign of the end times, but it brings hope for spiritual awakening and positive change in society.

If a man sees himself as one unity, no internal struggle or growth can occur, preventing change.
Self-remembering is crucial; it involves stopping thoughts and relaxing, leading to a distinct feeling of force entering you.
Practical work involves efforts on different centers: intellectual, emotional, moving, and instinctive, each contributing to self-improvement.

Consciousness and Conscience are similar but belong to different spheres - one is intellectual and the other emotional.
Real Conscience is the same in all individuals and speaks a consistent language, unlike False Conscience which varies based on personal beliefs and upbringing.
Humanity is influenced by numerous laws and external forces, leading to events like wars; the practice of self-observation and isolating oneself from collective events can aid in personal development and awakening.

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Answer the inner call to seek something greater than yourself.
Embrace the unknown journey for the most rewarding experience.
Escape the prison of comfort and take the chance to pursue your higher adventure.

External considering is important for adapting to others, making life easier, and shows valuing the work.
Buffers are created to reduce internal contradictions, hindering self-awareness and inner development.
Conscience, different from morality, awakens when 'buffers' are removed, leading to understanding of good and evil in the pursuit of conscious evolution.

There are four states of consciousness for man, with most living in the lowest two: sleep and the waking state, but the higher states are where true awakening and self-awareness lie.
Self-remembering or self-consciousness is crucial for real awakening, breaking free from the 'sleep' of everyday life, and seeing things objectively.
Achieving higher states of consciousness and self-awareness requires inner growth, self-development, and often external guidance or help to break the cycle of 'sleep' that most people live in.

We live in an age of leverage where modern technology and debt allow us to achieve more with less. How we use this power matters.
Seeking perfection can be limiting. Embracing imperfections and uncertainties can lead to more growth and aliveness.
Integrity in conscious leadership is pivotal. Understanding and embracing integrity can help improve leadership effectiveness.