Stages of E Consciousness and Their Qualities
1. Edenic Consciousness
Practical Applications - Description: The initial state, reflecting humanity’s pre-fall condition in Genesis 2-3, marked by separation from divine harmony due to ego and sin.
- Thinking Qualities: Self-centered, reactive, and impulsive; dominated by prideful or ignorant rationalizations. The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is minimally engaged, with the amygdala driving decisions.
- Feeling Qualities: Excitement mixed with fear, anger, and envy; emotions are unstable and often tied to immediate gratification.
- Spiritual Qualities: Disconnected from God, with a latent awareness of divine image (Gen. 1:27) obscured by evil impulses. No sense of eternal purpose, only temporal survival.
- Other Qualities: Behavioral impulsivity (deceit, hatred), lack of empathy, and relational conflict.
- Christian Life Level: This stage reflects a pre-Christian or unregenerate life, where sin reigns (Romans 3:23). It does not align with a born-again Christian, as 2 Corinthians 5:17 implies a radical transformation absent here. A Christian minister would not represent this level, as it lacks the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) and ministerial calling (1 Timothy 3:1-7), which require a renewed mind and heart.
- Christian Marriage Representation: In a marriage, this stage manifests as a union marked by selfishness, conflict, and emotional instability—greed, pride, and anger dominate interactions. Partners may prioritize personal desires over mutual love (Ephesians 5:25), lacking empathy and enduring commitment, resembling a pre-converted state where Christ’s love is not yet the foundation.
- Description: The first transformative stage, initiated through practices like the 30-day program, awakening the spirit and shifting from Edenic chaos.
- Thinking Qualities: Emerging self-awareness, with initial efforts to filter thoughts. The DLPFC begins to engage, reducing amygdala reactivity.
- Feeling Qualities: Hope and curiosity replace fear; a sense of vitality emerges as dopamine rebalances.
- Spiritual Qualities: Reconnection with God begins, with a faint sense of eternal hope sparking.
- Other Qualities: Increased empathy toward self and others, with early encourage from community.
- Christian Life Level: This stage represents the early stages of Christian life, akin to a new believer or seeker exploring faith. It partially aligns with a born-again Christian, as 2 Corinthians 5:17’s "new creation" begins with awakening, though the transformation is incomplete. A Christian minister might briefly represent this level during initial calling or conversion but would quickly progress, as ministry demands deeper maturity (Hebrews 5:12-14).
- Christian Marriage Representation: This stage in marriage reflects a budding partnership where partners start to heal past wounds (e.g., inner child, Day 4) and show tentative empathy (Days 7-9). Greed (Day 6) is addressed with giving, but the relationship remains fragile, with love and commitment (Ephesians 5:22-33) still developing, requiring further spiritual growth.
- Description: A deepening stage where virtues and resilience grow, building on enlivened awareness over 1-2 years.
- Thinking Qualities: Reflective and intentional, with stronger DLPFC control filtering out ignorance and pride.
- Feeling Qualities: Contentment and gratitude emerge, replacing envy and anger.
- Spiritual Qualities: Growing faith and trust in God, with regular prayer enhancing eternal awareness.
- Other Qualities: Enhanced esteem for self and others, improved relationships, and societal contribution.
- Christian Life Level: This stage signifies a maturing Christian life, with active faith and good works (James 2:17). It closely aligns with a born-again Christian, as 2 Corinthians 5:17’s newness is evident in transformed thoughts and actions. A Christian minister might represent this level, embodying pastoral care and community leadership (1 Peter 5:2-3), though deeper spiritual authority is still developing.
- Christian Marriage Representation: Here, marriage grows into a supportive partnership, with esteem (Days 10-11) and endurance (Day 13) strengthening bonds. Envy (Day 24) and anger (Day 21) are addressed, fostering mutual encouragement (Ephesians 5:25), though full sacrificial love may require the next stage.
- Description: A 3-5 year stage where perspective broadens to universal truths and God’s will, preparing for sacramental life.
- Thinking Qualities: Holistic and integrative, considering legacy and country, with moral reasoning reducing deceit.
- Feeling Qualities: Compassion and hope prevail, with joy from unity in diversity.
- Spiritual Qualities: Deepened connection to God’s plan, with eternal aligning with block time.
- Other Qualities: Increased empathy across relationships, encouragement through hobbies, and societal harmony.
- Christian Life Level: This stage reflects a robust Christian life, marked by discipleship and service (Matthew 28:19-20). It aligns well with a born-again Christian, as the new creation expands into a broader calling. A Christian minister might represent this level, leading with vision and compassion (Titus 1:7-9), though sacramental depth is still ahead.
- Christian Marriage Representation: Marriage at this stage becomes a ministry of mutual growth, with expanded empathy (Days 7-9) and encouragement (Day 26) reflecting Christ’s love (Ephesians 5:25). Deceit (Day 27) is minimized, and unity in diversity (Day 28) strengthens the partnership, though full spiritual unity awaits.
- Description: A 1-3 year stage of sacramental participation, per the Greek Orthodox view, aligning with the PDF.
- Thinking Qualities: Centered on Christ’s sacrifice, with DLPFC guiding thoughts toward truth and praise.
- Feeling Qualities: Deeper love, Profound peace, replacing hatred and discord.
- Spiritual Qualities: Intimate union with God, with eternal realized through block time.
- Other Qualities: Empathy and encourage peak in community, esteem grows as God’s child.
- Christian Life Level: This stage embodies a sacramental Christian life, fully aligning with a born-again Christian, as 2 Corinthians 5:17’s new creation is lived out in Christ’s body and blood (PDF p. 2). A Christian minister likely represents this level, administering sacraments and modeling divine love (1 Corinthians 11:23-25), reflecting maturity and authority.
- Christian Marriage Representation: Marriage here mirrors the Eucharist’s unity, with partners sharing a profound peace (PDF p. 18) and love (1 Cor. 13:4-7). Hatred (Day 9) and discord (Day 30) are overcome, and esteem as God’s children (PDF p. 21) deepens mutual sacrifice (Ephesians 5:25), approaching spiritual oneness.
- Description: A 5-10 year stage of wisdom and divine alignment, post-Eucharist.
- Thinking Qualities: Illuminated by truth, with DLPFC mastering reappraisal, transcending pride and lust.
- Feeling Qualities: Serenity and compassion, with humor reflecting joy.
- Spiritual Qualities: Full enlightenment, nearing oneness with God.
- Other Qualities: Empathy radiates, encourage uplifts others, and endurance triumphs over trials.
- Christian Life Level: This stage represents an advanced Christian life, marked by wisdom and holiness (James 3:17). It aligns with a born-again Christian’s mature faith, exceeding 2 Corinthians 5:17’s initial newness with deeper sanctification. A Christian minister might aspire to this level, serving as a spiritual guide (2 Timothy 2:15), though eternal unity is the ultimate goal.
- Christian Marriage Representation: Marriage at this stage is a radiant partnership, with serenity and compassion (Day 29) reflecting Christ’s love. Pride (Day 18) and lust (Day 12) are transcended, and endurance (James 1:12) sustains the union, though eternal fulfillment is still ahead.
- Description: The final stage (5-20 years), achieved at life’s end or eschaton, marked by liberation and joy.
- Thinking Qualities: Unified with God’s mind, free of discord and deceit. Highest wisdom
- Feeling Qualities: Eternal joy and excitement, free from evil impulses.
- Spiritual Qualities: Complete oneness with God, realizing one consciousness.
- Other Qualities: Perfect empathy, encourage, and esteem in the new Jerusalem.
- Christian Life Level: This stage represents the ultimate Christian life, the glorified state (Revelation 22:5). It surpasses a born-again Christian’s initial transformation (2 Corinthians 5:17), embodying the fullness of new creation. A Christian minister, as a servant of this glory, might represent this level in their eternal calling, though it’s fully realized post-mortem.
- Christian Marriage Representation: Marriage culminates in eternal unity, with partners sharing perfect joy (Rev. 21:4) and empathy (1 Cor. 13:7). Discord (Day 30) and deceit (Day 27) are eradicated, and the union reflects the Lamb’s marriage supper (Rev. 19:7-9), a sanctified, eternal bond.
- Edenic: Reflect on pride, praying for enlivenment (1 John 1:9: ).
- Enlivened: Meditate on hope John 3:3, (Isa. 9:7), noting vitality.
- Eucharistic: Participate in Eucharist, feeling peace.
- Eternal: Journal joy (Rev. 21:4), aligning with John 17:21.
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