*Consciousness*

There are two different basic levels of consciousness; "I am a body" (which
is illusory (false)) or “I am a soul," (which is real). When the feeling is
"I am a body," the thought process is trapped in the limitations, problems
and vision of the physical identity. Its reaction to others is on the same
level.

Given below is an awareness-thought-decision-action-result cycle in the case
of a typical father-son relationship. You will notice the difference
consciousness can make to the cycle.
Awareness*
Body Consciousness:* I am the father. I know the most.*
Soul Consciousness:* I am a soul. My natural state is love and peace.
Thought*
Body Consciousness:* My son should listen to me as he is my own flesh and
blood. *
Soul Consciousness:* My son is a soul too. As a soul he is my brother.

*Decision*
*Body Consciousness:* I will teach him a lesson.
*Soul Consciousness:* I will respect his idea also.

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*Action*
*Body Consciousness:* Father argues with son.
*Soul Consciousness:* Father and son discuss with respect.
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Result*
*Body Consciousness:* Ill feeling between father and son.
*Soul Consciousness:* Respect maintained.