Consciousness and Existence: A Journey into the Wonder

This essay reflects on a profound realization: consciousness has complete control over the brain. It explores the deep relationship between consciousness and existence, asking whether one gives rise to the other or if they are inseparable dimensions of reality. Through questions and reflections, it invites readers to explore life’s greatest mystery—our place within the dance of awareness and being.

Depth of Consciousness

Today, a new door opened within me. Through direct experience, I realized something profound—consciousness has complete control over the brain.

In that moment, it felt as if the aura of some mysterious and supernatural power spread all around me. My life has always been a solitary journey; I never had the time or inclination to listen to or read the biographies of others. The only companions on my path have been the questions that rise naturally within me. These questions guided me toward religious texts, not out of obligation, but through inner necessity.

And today, for the first time, I heard these words from within myself. With them, a new question also arose, one that carried both wonder and energy:

“If consciousness has complete control over the brain, then are existence and consciousness separate? If separate, what is their mutual relationship?”

That single question became like a spark, igniting new life in me again.

Consciousness and Existence: Two Perspectives

Consciousness can be understood as subjective awareness—the simple yet profound experience of being aware. It is the ability to perceive, to think, to feel, and to sense. The deeper the consciousness, the more expansive its aura becomes—what could be called “attentive consciousness.”

Existence, on the other hand, is often seen as the fact of being—the reality of all that is. It includes both the visible and the invisible, the tangible and the intangible, the physical and the abstract.

Philosophers have long debated the relationship between these two:

• Some believe existence is fundamental and consciousness arises within it.
• Others believe consciousness is fundamental, and existence is realized only through it.

Questions That Arise

From here, more questions naturally unfold:

• What is the proper relationship between consciousness and existence?
• How does the nature of consciousness shape our understanding of existence?
• Are there different levels or dimensions of consciousness and existence?
• How do these concepts influence our perception of reality and our place within it?
• And most importantly, how can we truly grasp the truth?

The Mystery of Reality

If consciousness is considered fundamental, then reality may appear as deeply subjective and interconnected.
If existence is considered primary, then reality may appear more objective and grounded in the physical.

Both perspectives invite us into a profound exploration of reality itself, and into the mystery of what it means to live, to die, and to be reborn.

Life, then, is not simply a passage of time—it is an invitation.
An invitation to stay curious, to remain open, and to embrace the mystery of existence with reverence and wonder.

Closing Reflection

Perhaps the deepest truth is not found in choosing one over the other, but in recognizing that consciousness and existence dance together, inseparable yet distinct—like the breath and the moment.

Let us remain forever connected to the wonder.

Quotes With Captions

“Consciousness has complete control over the brain.”
Caption: The moment awareness takes the lead, life reveals its hidden depth.
“If consciousness has complete control over the brain, then are existence and consciousness separate? If separate, what is their mutual relationship?”
Caption: Every new question opens a new doorway into the mystery of being.
“The deeper the consciousness, the more expansive its aura becomes, attentive consciousness.”
Caption: Awareness grows like light, spreading beyond the boundaries of thought.
“Perhaps the deepest truth is not found in choosing one over the other, but in recognizing that consciousness and existence dance together, inseparable yet distinct.”
Caption: Reality is not a battle between concepts, it is a dance of awareness and being.
“Life is not simply a passage of time, it is an invitation to stay curious, open, and connected to wonder.”
Caption: The true journey is not to answers, but to wonder itself.

Reflection Questions on Consciousness & Existence

Question	Purpose of Reflection
What does it mean when we say “consciousness has complete control over the brain”?	To explore the depth of awareness beyond physical functioning.
Are consciousness and existence separate, or are they two sides of the same reality?	To investigate their relationship and dissolve duality.
How does consciousness shape the way I perceive existence and reality?	To recognize how awareness colors our experience of life.
If existence is fundamental, what does that say about the nature of reality?	To consider an objective view of being.
If consciousness is fundamental, how does it transform my understanding of the world?	To explore a subjective and interconnected reality.
What levels or dimensions of consciousness have I personally experienced?	To deepen awareness of inner growth and evolution.
How do these reflections on consciousness and existence affect my view of life, death, and rebirth?	To connect philosophy with the mystery of human experience.
Can wonder itself be the key to understanding reality?	To remain open rather than closed in certainty.