On Consciousness and Authentic Connection

Forceful engagement into pleasantries may sound superficial, but repetition might help in creating artificial bonds first - which may later turn into authentic ones. In fact, all beginnings of a relationship require forced engagement, especially from the time human consciousness takes over and the childlike fullness fades away.

As we grow, we become too conscious about every aspect of our actions and life. Consider how a child enters a group - their mind revolves around how to get in and engage in the playful activities. But as an adult who is so self-conscious, many emotions come into play: ego, being superior in the group, reputation, recognition, respect, and many more.

This heightened consciousness doesn't diminish authenticity per se, but it takes a back seat while other traits shadow it. The answer lies, ironically, in being conscious about our actions too - being conscious about which layers are trying to play a leading role and trying to see if they align with our core values. This conscious awareness enables us to dig deeper and bring out our authenticity. A recurring conscious practice of this will lead to fewer layers between the superficial ones and authenticity.

However, one important thing is that the layers which we think are formed consciously over a period become subconscious responses. And we don't consciously engage with these layers anymore. This creates a paradox where forceful engagement into pleasantries may sound superficial, but repetition might help in creating artificial bonds first - which may later turn into authentic ones.

All beginnings of a relationship require forced engagement, especially from the time human consciousness takes over and the childlike fullness fades away. The key lies in maintaining awareness of these layers while allowing for genuine connection to emerge through practice and intention.

What my mind says to me is that this interplay between consciousness and authenticity isn't about eliminating our social awareness, but rather about developing a deeper understanding of how these layers both protect and obscure our true nature. Through conscious practice, we can learn to navigate these layers while staying true to our authentic selves.