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this area. Of course there are many other forms of negative
influence that we can be subjected to, such as alcohol, tobacco,

narcotics, bullies, manipulators, abusers, political power, legal
power, society, phobias, illness, deceit, dishonesty and no
doubt many more. These influences can be from within our self

and also can be from outside our self. They can be invited by us
upon us or can be imposed upon us. It is important that we

realise that we cannot lead a full life while we do not
continuously question this level of awareness and its potential
negative effect on our living.

I also show a mid point which I term “Normal” earth
consciousness. This is the level of consciousness that we have

at birth. From that point we have the opportunity of going
either up or down. In Western society where we are subject to
some religion we are initiated into a religion and then educated

into a greater affinity and understanding of that god. We are not
educated Spiritually. Religious consciousness is only a short
step from the level we came in at. Spiritualist consciousness is

a step above but this is the most difficult step to take as we
grow more aware. Religion blocks our path. Religion is the
controller of masses of humanity and though it does some good

it comes with a cost. That cost is to the detriment of Spiritual
growth. It is important that we do not blindly go where religion