The Layers of Consciousness: The Mind, the Pain Body & the Intelligence That Holds the Universe Together

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Have you ever noticed there are different voices inside you?

The voice that worries.
The one that replays conversations.
The part of you that feels sudden waves of grief, anger, or fear.
And beneath all of that… a quieter presence that can notice, breathe, and choose.

In this episode of The Aligned Human Project Podcast, Dawn Elgin breaks down the layers of consciousness—not as abstract philosophy, but as something you live with every single day.

You’ll explore:

• The mind as the “neurotic inner roommate” (and why it’s not the enemy)
• The pain body as stored emotional and nervous-system memory
• Superconsciousness as the field of intelligence that holds your body, this planet, and the universe together
• Why suffering doesn’t come from having thoughts or pain—but from confusing them for who you are
• How consciousness becomes the bridge that restores choice
• A simple daily practice to return to coherence when you’re triggered

When you understand these layers, something profound happens:
You stop trying to fix yourself…
and start relating to yourself with clarity, compassion, and power.

This is not transcendence.
Not bypassing.
Not perfection.

It’s right relationship.

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Exploring the Layers of Consciousness
02:42 The Mind: The Neurotic Inner Roommate
04:28 The Pain Body: Unprocessed Emotional Energy
06:37 Superconsciousness: The Field of Intelligence
09:15 Consciousness as the Bridge to Choice
11:27 Daily Practices for Alignment & Coherence

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