The human consciousness is not a fixed asset. It can change according to circumstances by being degraded or being heightened. Both depend on the mindset & actions of the individual. But most people are not even aware that consciousness is an inherent part of their system which comprises soul, body, mind, intelligence & ego.

These are the five pillars of our system. The modern human being is more focused on the body & ego, and a little bit on intelligence. Those who concentrate on the soul & the mind are promised a greater level of consciousness as well as a more pronounced personal frequency of vibration. This is called inner transformation & requires specific spiritual methods such as meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, kriya techniques & self-control. In reality, we “become” someone different. Many of us don’t believe that such a process is possible & that life is meant to eat, drink, sleep, work & enjoy. Indeed, this can be done but it will be an inferior way of living.

A superior way of living is accessible to those who want to suffer more & be joyful and peaceful. The problem is that we follow the world & its self-imposed norms without questioning. And life goes on like this- we leave aside a great opportunity to discover our highest potential. We don’t believe that we can become a better version of ourselves by deliberate methods of upliftment or we are entangled in the whirlpool of material life. Thus, we don’t have a clue about the higher aspects of our life. We are not meant to suffer physically, emotionally & mentally as there are ways to get out of this mundane world.

To become, we must first be aware of what we are today & what we want to become. At this point, most of us will set goals such as a higher education, a well-paid job, getting married, etc. What I am referring to is a complete inner transformation in terms of thinking patterns, attitudes, internal energy & a new way of tackling life. It consists of letting go of the “old” & prepare a foundation for the “new.”

Sometimes, this is called rebirth. It means a new, better version of ourself is born out of our already existing life. Such a task is in the domain of self-development or spirituality. Living an inferior way of life is dangerous as we are exposed & vulnerable; whereas a superior way of life prepares us to face all the conditions of life with the appropriate actions & reactions. Just imagine if one day you are able to take only correct decisions in your life. How would your life be?  This will become possible only if we make the necessary efforts to transform our current reality. A Master or Guru will be of great help in this instance but it can also be achieved if you have a lot of determination as God will see what you are doing & will give you the necessary assistance. You only have to decide firmly & the rest will follow.