Hello dear blog readers! Today I have an interesting topic for you — we will study the abilities and capabilities of our consciousness.
There are states of perception of reality, thanks to which a person is able to live a more conscious, rich and happy life. This does not mean that he dramatically changes the world around him or looks at everything through rose-colored glasses or a veil of drug influence. Expansion of one’s own perception, consciousness and interaction with the world give new states and abilities for self-realization.
In this article, we will consider what the expansion of consciousness is, under the influence of what factors this happens, and I will also provide a selection of the most effective methods for independent work in this direction.
The concept of expanded consciousness
The expansion of consciousness is a state that occurs individually for everyone. At the same time, there are certain characteristics that are present even at the physical level. The brain starts to work in a completely different way. The more often and longer a person stays in this state, the easier it is for him to return to a wider level of perception at his own request. This is especially important, since at first the moment of expansion of consciousness is difficult to predict when performing any practices.
Experiments in the field of psychology, spiritual and esoteric practices, as well as the influence of life situations on a change in the level of consciousness have shown that strong emotional experiences are the impetus for the expansion of consciousness. Those. the experience of delight, unbridled joy or bliss are those emotions that cannot be forced to experience and which at the same time open the door to a different view of reality.
At the everyday level, this is helped by films and books, immersion in someone else’s work or creating your own masterpiece — everything that is most connected with inspiration.
Consciousness expansion methods
Certain methods have been developed to help expand the existing consciousness. They have their roots in religious, spiritual and psychological traditions. The most effective ones that affect the internal personal attitudes help to change not only the temporary point of view, but also the view of the world.
I have identified the following life concepts:
- Choose the truth, both in front of others and in front of yourself. This saves internal mental resources, because. lying requires inventing and memorizing new stories, and also plunges into a state of constant stress in anticipation of exposure. And repeating the truth to yourself is one of the most ancient practices — naming a situation after an actual event until it changes. This helps not only to come to terms with the impossible, to calm down regarding groundless experiences, but also to look at events from a different angle, which is the first step towards expanding consciousness.
- The method of conscious manifestation of courage and overcoming one’s own fears helps to reach a qualitatively new level not only in consciousness, but also in all life positions. Avoid life on automatism, in a safe and predictable reality where you travel the same routes, communicate with a narrow circle of people and do not try new entertainment. Add risk by looking for something new, see every day as an opportunity to learn something or meet someone. Even the road home by a different route will expand your understanding of reality, push you to new thoughts, and give you different impressions.
- New desires, goals, activities that awaken energy, knowledge or achievements are all the realm of the future and dreams. The more a person is immersed in the implementation of goals that give joy, the wider his consciousness becomes. It opens up to the search for implementation opportunities, and for this there is no need to make additional efforts.
- Take care of yourself — this is the most ancient practice that helps to achieve both harmonization of the inner world and a change in the level of consciousness. Only a person engaged in constant physical and moral self-improvement can learn to feel other people and processes taking place on a global scale. The ability to capture energy changes is born from the ability to recognize and satisfy the needs of one’s own body, and the ability to interact on a spiritual level is born from the constant nourishment of the soul (books, knowledge, spiritual practices, communication on various topics).
These are the methods based on which you will not get an instant expansion of the perception of the usual reality. However, changing the whole of life in relation to these concepts will lead to its general expansion. Daily adherence to these instructions will help to expand your consciousness in small steps and maintain this level, which is much more stable than a one-time practice of maximum expansion and a quick return to the usual level of perception.
Practices
Expansion of consciousness practices imply specific exercises or their complex, as a result of which a person can reach a deeper level of understanding right at this moment. Usually such methods of influence are used by esotericism, and psychological directions, if they are used, then their roots lie in shamanic or transpersonal teachings.
The most simple and effective practices:
- Meditation. Absolutely any kind of it is suitable — from directive to free, from static fading to dynamic practices. The meditative state itself is an expanded state where oneness with the world is felt most strongly. You can increase its effectiveness if you clearly set yourself a goal before each lesson, why exactly you need to change your usual level of perception today, what questions you want to find answers to in this state.
- The practice of anchoring helps to stabilize the state and return from one’s own thoughts, excessive worries and mental captivity to living in real life. Roughly speaking, the same practice is found in many concepts — recommendations to be in the present moment, to feel life as much as possible and to do what is relevant at this second, and not what can happen. The practice of anchoring (or grounding) helps you stay in your life and be open to the world. Among the recommendations are the following: lie on the floor or grass, listen to the slightest sensations on the skin, monitor your breathing — i.e. pay attention to those moments that are always present, but go unnoticed.
- Self-healing with unconditional love. The more confident we are in the safety and benevolence of the world, the more diverse our interaction with it, the more details and clues we can notice. The practices of obtaining unconditional love, having nourished oneself with which one can expand one’s consciousness, often include receiving the energy of a kind, opening a connection with higher powers, and various methods of feeling basic trust.
Conclusion
We have considered the main ways of expanding consciousness. However, practical tools for changing oneself are not limited to them. Read about other methods of influencing consciousness, developing personality and abilities in the relevant sections of the blog. Don’t forget to subscribe!
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