The Seven Levels of Personal Consciousness

By Richard Barrett
Every human being on the planet evolves and grows in consciousness in seven well‐ defined stages. Each stage focuses on a particular existential need that is common to the human condition. These seven existential needs are the principal motivating forces in all human affairs. The level of growth and development of an individual depends on their ability to satisfy their needs.
The seven stages in the development and growth of personal consciousness are summarised in the following table and described in detail in the subsequent paragraphs. The table describing the Seven Levels of Personal Consciousness should be read starting from bottom and working up.

Level	Focus	Motivation
7	Service	Devoting your life to self‐less service in pursuit of your passion or purpose and your vision.
6	Making a Difference	Actualizing your sense of purpose by cooperating with others for mutual benefit and fulfillment.
5	Internal Cohesion	Finding meaning in your life by aligning with your passion or purpose and creating a vision for your future.
4	Transformation	Becoming more of who you really are by uncovering your authentic self and aligning your ego with your soul.
3	Self‐esteem	Feeling a sense of personal self‐ worth	Underlying anxieties about not being respected and not being enough
2	Relationship	Feeling a sense of love and belonging	Underlying anxieties about not being accepted and not being loved
1	Survival	Feeling secure and safe in the world	Underlying anxieties about not being safe or secure and not having enough
		HEALTHY MOTIVATIONS	UNHEALTHY MOTIVATIONS

Full Spectrum Consciousness
Full Spectrum individuals display all the positive attributes of the Seven Levels of Personal Consciousness:

• They master survival consciousness by developing the practical skills required to ensure their physical security and safety.
  
  
• They master relationship consciousness by developing the interpersonal relationship skills required to engender a sense of belonging, and being loved.
  
  
• They master self‐esteem consciousness by developing a positive sense of self‐worth and a personal sense of pride in who they are and how they perform.
  
  
• They master transformation consciousness by learning how to manage, master or release the subconscious and conscious, fear‐based beliefs that keep them anxious about satisfying their deficiency needs
  
  
• They master internal cohesion consciousness when they uncover their sense of purpose or personal transcendent meaning for existence.

• They master making a difference consciousness by actualising their sense of meaning by collaborating with others to create a positive contribution in the world.
  
  
• They master service consciousness when making a difference becomes a way of life and they embrace the concept of self‐less service.