The Deep Layers of Your Consciousness
Do you think you’re acting consciously? How is your brain using and recruiting elements to allow conscious behaviors?
So often people use the word consciousness without fully understanding what it implies. In our lives being conscious of your thoughts, actions, and surroundings is crucial for making informed decisions and fostering personal growth.
Let’s say that you’re engaging in a conversation with a friend. Your brain is simultaneously processing verbal and nonverbal cues, drawing from past experiences and emotions to guide your responses and shape the interaction. However, if you’re more involved in the background processing of your brain, chances are you may be stepping away from being present in the conversation.
I’m sure you’ve had some challenging conversations with your partner where you completely lose track of what you’re discussing and end up having a big fight over a simple issue. In such instances, it’s essential to practice mindfulness and active listening techniques to stay fully engaged and avoid misunderstandings that can escalate into unnecessary conflicts.
That’s one of the keywords that highlights the reflection of consciousness, being mindful, what does it mean? Being mindful involves being fully present…