What do we mean by raising our consciousness?

Consciousness is a term that is used to describe the level of mind, or cognition that is characterised by self awareness.  As humans we are not only aware of our environment, we are also aware of ourselves and our inner world.  In other words, we are aware that we are aware.

There are many levels of consciousness.  Our everyday consciousness acts like filters that we view the world through.  This level of consciousness is governed by beliefs and habits, that were, for the most part, handed on to us by our parents and culture. At this level of consciousness we are followers; we accept the status quo and go along with what is expected of us by our family, friends and society.  We are content to exist at a non-questioning level and go about our everyday chores dealing with issues as they arise in a reactive rather than proactive way.
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