The Levels of Cosciousness
The goal of all personal development is to reach higher states of consciousness. Our level of consciousness is linked to a certain set of emotions, beliefs and behaviors. Consistently working with these emotions, beliefs and the resulting behaviors is a prerequisite for the personal path to higher consciousness.
The Scale of Consciousness
The Scale of Consciousness is an instrument developed by Dr. David Hawkins (* June 3, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; † September 19, 2012 in Sedona, Arizona), a renowned psychiatrist and spiritual teacher. The scale is based on a numerical system that assigns a value to different levels of consciousness, ranging from the lowest level of shame to the highest level of enlightenment. It is extremely helpful in determining one's own level of consciousness as a basis for development work.
Life energy | Level of consciousness | Characteristics | View of life |
700-1000 | Inspiration, being, grace, enlightenment | Divine consciousness | Everything is living energy, love, information |
600 | Peace, salvation | Bliss, inner stillness | Everything is connected with everything, holy and perfect |
540 | Unconditional love, joy of being, awakening | Serenity, compassion, spontaneous healing | All life is completely whole |
500 | Love | Forgiveness, gratitude | My life is kind and benevolent |
400 | Reason | Understanding, cognition, logic | My life is meaningful |
350 | Acceptance | Forgiveness, innocence | My life is harmonious |
310 | Willingness | Openness, affirmation of life, commitment | My life is full of hope |
250 | Neutrality | Security, freedom (of judgment) | My life is satisfying |
200 | Courage | Bravery, strength, love of truth, integrity | My life is manageable |
175 | Pride, arrogance | Arrogance, mockery, contempt, feelings of victory | My life demands winners and losers |
150 | Anger, rage | Hatred, revenge, defiance, hostility | Life is a struggle |
125 | Desire, greed | Longing, frustration, greed, addiction | Life is frustrating |
100 | Fear, paralysis | Concern, apprehension | Life is dangerous |
75 | Grief, pain | Regret, sorrow, loss | Life is sad and disappointing |
50 | Hopelessness, apathy | Despair, depression | Life is hopeless |
30 | Guilt, punishment | Punishment, compensation | Life is angry with me |
20 | Shame, self-rejection | Self-humiliation, being a “nobody”, being small, embarrassment | Life is worthless and meaningless |
0 | Death |
In the areas marked in red, we find ourselves in the limited, unconscious EGO.
In the areas marked in green, we find ourselves in the boundless, conscious SELF.
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