It's amazing to think of the time when humanity first became aware of itself as thinking beings.

This primitive awareness was primarily one of victim consciousness. "He did it to me." "It wasn't my fault."
"Things keep happening to me."

I notice that when I feel anxious or resentful, that's the kind of people I meet most of the day. I believe it's a Law. The world is a scary place at this level--we're not in control.

So we progressed to the next stage of awareness: "Things happen by means of me." My opinions and attitudes bring forth exactly that kind of events in my world. Gradually, blame and judgment decreases as we realize life's a perfect reflection of thoughts and attitudes, and no one is to blame.

Then we enter the next stage of unity thinking, begin to realize "Things happen through me," and I'm connected to a Power greater than I am that is expressing through me. The world is a wonderful place.

Finally, difficult for us to even comprehend, I believe we reach a stage where we know "Things happen as me." I am free to be just as I choose, always, for I know without doubt, I am this Power for Good, in unique expression as me. I live in financial freedom in perfect health and happiness.

These four levels of consciousness are described by Dr. Marcia Sutton and Lloyd Strom, and are spoken by Dr.John Hegland as methods of growth to be taught in the public schools. My experience is that we all experience more than one level as we unfold from victim consciousness to unity consciousness. It's not easy. It's a practice. The reward is great.

Author's Bio: 

Rev. Eleanor Richard is a minister of Religious Science & the Present Moment. She is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, a Lomi Bodywork practitioner, a certified Natural Vision Instructor, and performs Mt. Shasta weddings. She invites you to visit www.AwakePath.com for personal coaching, Science of Mind Jewelry, Oneness Symbol Jewelry, and books of insight.