Imagine a life fueled by a heart so aligned with God’s purpose that it thrives through challenges, resists the allure of worldly “glitter,” and radiates love. This is the promise of e-consciousness—a deliberate, Spirit-led awareness that transforms how a person learns to serve and persevere. Rooted in biblical wisdom, psychological insight, and neuroscience, e-consciousness offers a framework to cultivate deep commitment, combat stress, and sustain faithful service.
What is E-Consciousness?
E-consciousness is a process or mindful, intentional framework or approach developed by Prof.Lakshman Madurasinghe that aligns thoughts, emotions, and actions with God’s will. It draws on emotional and spiritual intelligence to foster resilience and authenticity, countering superficial motivations like fame or approval. It was the result of long years of work and research that paved the way for the development and fine-tuning of instruments that resulted in e-Consciousness. By focusing on eight key principles—Eliminate, Exchange, Energize, Empathy, Encourage, Esteem, Endure, Eternal—e-consciousness equips leaders to serve with purpose. The practice of e-Consciousness elements leads to seven E-Consciousness states.
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These work together with 4C model covering Competence, Character, Commitment and Consciousness
The pursuit of human potential has long been a focus of philosophical, psychological, and spiritual inquiry. The 4 C Model—Competence (skill and ability), Character (moral integrity), Commitment (dedication), and Consciousness (awareness)—provides a structured approach to this endeavor. This article posits that an integrated application of these components, rather than isolated development, is essential for optimizing potential, aligning with holistic frameworks like the Eucharistic Consciousness model .The Interdependence of the 4 C ComponentsCharacter, the cornerstone of moral identity, is vital but insufficient without Competence. A person of strong character—eliminating vices and cultivating virtues—may possess noble intentions, yet without the skills to act, their potential remains unrealized. Historical examples abound of well-meaning individuals faltering due to lack of ability, underscoring that Character alone cannot achieve tangible outcomes.
Conversely, Competence without Character poses a significant risk. Individuals with advanced skills but devoid of ethical grounding may exploit their abilities for personal gain, producing "thieves and other evil men" (e.g., corrupt leaders or fraudulent professionals). This misalignment highlights the necessity of integrating moral integrity with practical capability to ensure constructive impact.
Commitment emerges as the catalyst that propels Competence and Character forward. Without dedication to identified goals and active participation, even the most skilled and virtuous individuals stagnate. Commitment, exemplified through selfless service, transforms potential into action, driving progress toward personal and communal flourishing.
Finally, Consciousness serves as the integrative force, weaving together Competence, Character, and Commitment. Progressing from waking awareness to a boundless, spiritually unified state (e.g., E Consciousness), it fosters self-reflection, empathy, and a transcendent purpose. This culminates in an optimized potential that transcends individual achievement, aligning with the eternal dimension of human existence.Theoretical and Practical ImplicationsThe 4 C Model’s integration mirrors psychological theories of self-actualization (Maslow, 1943) and spiritual frameworks like the 8-point E Consciousness model (Eliminate, Exchange, Energize, Empathy, Encourage, Esteem, Endure, Eternal). For instance, Competence aligns with Energize (skill application), Character with Eliminate (vice removal), Commitment with Encourage (community effort), and Consciousness with Eternal (spiritual unity). This synergy suggests a developmental arc from Edenic chaos to Eucharistic harmony, optimizing potential through balanced growth .
The value of an integrated 4 C Model lies in its recognition of interdependence: Competence without Character breeds corruption, Character without Competence lacks efficacy, and both require Commitment to progress, unified by Consciousness for optimal potential. This holistic approach offers a robust framework for transforming individuals and communities, bridging secular and spiritual dimensions toward a fulfilled human destiny.
Conversely, Competence without Character poses a significant risk. Individuals with advanced skills but devoid of ethical grounding may exploit their abilities for personal gain, producing "thieves and other evil men" (e.g., corrupt leaders or fraudulent professionals). This misalignment highlights the necessity of integrating moral integrity with practical capability to ensure constructive impact.
Commitment emerges as the catalyst that propels Competence and Character forward. Without dedication to identified goals and active participation, even the most skilled and virtuous individuals stagnate. Commitment, exemplified through selfless service, transforms potential into action, driving progress toward personal and communal flourishing.
Finally, Consciousness serves as the integrative force, weaving together Competence, Character, and Commitment. Progressing from waking awareness to a boundless, spiritually unified state (e.g., E Consciousness), it fosters self-reflection, empathy, and a transcendent purpose. This culminates in an optimized potential that transcends individual achievement, aligning with the eternal dimension of human existence.Theoretical and Practical ImplicationsThe 4 C Model’s integration mirrors psychological theories of self-actualization (Maslow, 1943) and spiritual frameworks like the 8-point E Consciousness model (Eliminate, Exchange, Energize, Empathy, Encourage, Esteem, Endure, Eternal). For instance, Competence aligns with Energize (skill application), Character with Eliminate (vice removal), Commitment with Encourage (community effort), and Consciousness with Eternal (spiritual unity). This synergy suggests a developmental arc from Edenic chaos to Eucharistic harmony, optimizing potential through balanced growth .
The value of an integrated 4 C Model lies in its recognition of interdependence: Competence without Character breeds corruption, Character without Competence lacks efficacy, and both require Commitment to progress, unified by Consciousness for optimal potential. This holistic approach offers a robust framework for transforming individuals and communities, bridging secular and spiritual dimensions toward a fulfilled human destiny.
The 8 Elements of E-Consciousness: (Process)
- Eliminate: Remove distractions and superficial motivations (e.g., seeking recognition) to focus on God’s calling (Colossians 3:2).
- Exchange: Replace self-centered habits with Christ-centered practices, aligning with God’s purpose (Philippians 2:5–8).
- Energize: Draw strength from the Holy Spirit and self-care to sustain ministry (Isaiah 40:31).
- Empathy: Understand and share in others’ struggles, fostering authentic connection (Romans 12:15).
- Encourage: Uplift self and others with hope, countering discouragement (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
- Esteem: Value God’s approval over human praise, grounding identity in Christ (John 12:26).
- Endure: Persevere through trials with faith, avoiding burnout (1 Corinthians 15:58).
- Eternal: Anchor ministry in an eternal perspective, prioritising lasting impact over temporary “glitter” (Matthew 25:21).
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The 4C Model
- The 4 C Model (Competence, Character, Commitment, Consciousness) serves as a foundational framework for personal and spiritual development, preparing individuals to engage with the 8-point E Consciousness framework (Eliminate, Exchange, Energize, Empathy, Encourage, Esteem, Endure, Eternal). The 4 C Model outlines specific steps to build skills, integrity, dedication, and awareness, while the E Consciousness framework guides a transformative journey through its 7 states (Edenic, Enlivened, Enriched, Expanded, Eucharistic, Enlightened, Eternal). Together, they offer a holistic path from self-improvement to divine oneness, resonating with the Eucharistic model’s holistic vision .Section 1: The 4 C ModelThe 4 C Model consists of four components, each with five steps to foster readiness for the E Consciousness journey:
- Competence
- Steps: Assess, Isolate, Model, Reflect, Self-Actualization
- Description: Assess current abilities, isolate areas for growth, model effective behaviors, reflect on progress, and achieve self-actualization through mastery.
- Purpose: Builds practical capacity, supporting energize (skill application) and esteem (self-worth) in the expanded stage.
- Character
- Steps: Eliminate, Cultivate, Evaluate, Incorporate, Self-Fulfillment
- Description: Eliminate negative traits, cultivate virtues, evaluate moral alignment, incorporate ethical habits, and attain self-fulfillment through integrity.
- Purpose: Fosters moral foundation, aligning with eliminate (vice removal) and endure (resilience) in the Edenic and enlightened stages.
- Commitment
- Steps: Identify, Integrate, Dedicate, Participate, Selfless Service
- Description: Identify goals, integrate them into life, dedicate effort, participate actively, and offer selfless service to others.
- Purpose: Drives dedication, enhancing exchange (new commitments) and encourage (community support) in the enriched stage.
- Consciousness
- Steps: Waking State, Sleep, Dream, Boundless, E Consciousness
- Description: Progress from ordinary awareness (waking state), rest (sleep), subconscious exploration (dream), expansive awareness (boundless), to spiritual unity (E Consciousness).
- Purpose: Cultivates spiritual depth, underpinning empathy (relational awareness) and eternal (divine unity) in the enlivened and eternal stages.
- Eliminate: Purge sin, negative traits, or blockages (e.g., pride, Edenic to Enlivened).
- Exchange: Transform old identities into new, grace-filled ones (Enriched stage).
- Energize: Draw vitality from divine or communal sources (Expanded stage).
- Empathy: Foster compassionate understanding and healing (Enlivened stage).
- Encourage: Uplift through community and hope (Enriched stage).
- Esteem: Affirm inherent worth in God’s image (Expanded stage).
- Endure: Build resilience through trials (Enlightened stage).
- Eternal: Anchor in God’s timeless promise (Eternal stage).
- Competence (Assess, Isolate, Model, Reflect, Self-Actualization) aligns with Energize and Esteem, providing skills and confidence to energize growth and affirm worth (Expanded stage).
- Character (Eliminate, Cultivate, Evaluate, Incorporate, Self-Fulfillment) supports Eliminate and Endure, fostering moral clarity to remove vices and endure trials (Edenic to Enlightened).
- Commitment (Identify, Integrate, Dedicate, Participate, Selfless Service) enhances Exchange and Encourage, driving dedication to new paths and community support (Enriched stage).
- Consciousness (Waking State, Sleep, Dream, Boundless, E Consciousness) underpins Empathy and Eternal, cultivating awareness to deepen relational bonds and eternal unity (Enlivened to Eternal).
- Edenic: Competence (Assess, Isolate) and Character (Eliminate) initiate self-awareness to eliminate chaos.
- Enlivened: Commitment (Identify, Integrate) and Consciousness (Waking State, Sleep) awaken empathy and exchange through basic awareness.
- Enriched: Character (Cultivate, Evaluate) and Commitment (Dedicate, Participate) support encourage and energize, building virtues.
- Expanded: Competence (Model, Reflect) and Consciousness (Dream, Boundless) broaden esteem and energize for service.
- Eucharistic: Character (Incorporate) and Commitment (Selfless Service) deepen empathy and endure in sacramental union.
- Enlightened: All 4 C’s mature into wisdom, enhancing endure and esteem.
- Eternal: Consciousness (E Consciousness) and Commitment anchor in eternal unity.
- Competence
Benefits of E-Consciousness:
- Spiritual Renewal: By eliminating superficial motives and exchanging them for Christ-centered ones, ministers abide in Jesus (John 15:5), finding rest and purpose. Scripture affirms this: “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31).
- Psychological Resilience: E-consciousness aligns with Self-Determination Theory, promoting intrinsic motivation (autonomy, competence, relatedness) that sustains effort and reduces burnout (Deci & Ryan, 2000). Empathy and encouragement foster relatedness, buffering stress (70% of ministers lack close confidants, increasing burnout risk; Snider, 2025).
- Neurological Health: Eliminating superficial drivers (e.g., dopamine spikes from social media likes) and energizing through meaningful practices (e.g., prayer) reduce cortisol and enhance prefrontal cortex function, supporting decision-making and emotional regulation (McEwen, 2007). Compassion and empathy activate oxytocin, promoting well-being (Harbaugh et al., 2007).
- Sustained Service: An eternal perspective and endurance help leaders persevere, with 55% recovering from burnout through coaching and support (Halloran, 2020). This counters the global crisis where 80% of seminary graduates leave ministry within 5 years (Halloran, 2020).
- Global Impact: For an international audience, e-consciousness transcends cultural pressures (e.g., post-COVID stress affecting 85% of countries; Piao et al., 2024), fostering unity and resilience in diverse contexts.
What is Consciousness?
- The Consciousness as Spirit: The field of
consciousness is indeed multidimensional like the spirit God has given
us—a pervasive, sustaining essence that makes specific awareness possible.
a "unique mode of presence" where the eternal spirit unifies past, present, and future,
enabling transcendent awareness. This spirit isn't passive; it's dynamic,
allowing us to be conscious of God, others, or self.
- Difference
from Specific Awareness: Being conscious of something is a localized
expression within the field—e.g., feeling empathy during prayer ,
"greater degree of love" or eliminating negative thoughts . The
field is the "umbrella" that holds it all, akin to quantum
fields underlying particles. Without the field (spirit), specific
awareness collapses, much like rain without shelter. I take the position
that it is not an emergent property or epiphenomenon of the brain but has a field effect.
- Theological
and Philosophical Resonance: This view aligns with the Greek Orthodox
position in where Christ's presence is relational and eternal,
transcending linear time (block time). Philosophically, it echoes Plato's
Forms (eternal field) or Avicenna's Necessary Existent, and
scientifically, quantum non-locality. Biblically, it's the spirit that
"bears witness" (Romans 8:16), making us conscious of our
adoption as children of God.
The 7 E-Consciousness States (Outcome)
- Edenic Consciousness (Starting Point)
- Description: I identify this as the initial state marked by ego, pride, evil, excitement, and anger—reflecting humanity’s pre-fall condition in Genesis 2-3, where Adam and Eve’s choice introduced sin and separation.
- E Consciousness Alignment:
- Eliminate: Absent, as sin and pride dominate.
- Exchange: No transformation, only a fall from innocence.
- Energize: Present as excitement, but misdirected toward self.
- Empathy/Encourage/Esteem: Limited by self-focus.
- Endure: Lacking, as the state is unstable.
- Eternal: Potential exists (God’s image, Gen. 1:27), but obscured.
- Take: This aligns with a pre-redemptive state, consistent with Romans 5:12 (sin entered the world), setting the stage for a journey.
- Enlivened Consciousness (First Step- consciousness flip)
- Description: As one begins practising E Consciousness, this stage reflects an awakening or vitalization, moving from Edenic chaos toward life.
- E Consciousness Alignment:
- Eliminate: Initial efforts to remove pride or anger (applied to each of the 9 negatives) (e.g., Psalm 51:10).
- Exchange: Shifting from ego to awareness ( applied to each of the 9 positives) (John 3:3- born from above). , Ezekiel 36:26, "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you
- Energize: God’s Spirit begins to invigorate (8-step yardstick) (Romans 8:11).
- Empathy/Encourage: Emerge through community (Eph. 4:29).
- Esteem: Recognition of inherent worth (Psalm 139:14).
- Endure: Early perseverance, introspection, meditation (Rom. 5:3-4).
- Eternal: Faint hope of redemption (Isa. 9:7).
- Take: This stage fits an enlivened state, aligning with the framework’s energizing and transformative power, marking the start of spiritual vitality.
- Enriched Consciousness (Intermediate Step)
- Description: This suggests a deepening, where practice enriches life with virtues, preparing for expansion. This could indicate the growth in spiritual gifts, wisdom, or fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), as the believer’s life becomes fuller in faith
- E Consciousness Alignment:
- Eliminate: Further purging of evil (Jer. 7:20).
- Exchange: Deeper transformation (Ezek. 37:5-6).
- Energize: Strengthened by faith (Dan. 10:18-19).
- Empathy/Encourage: Growing relational depth (Luke 23:34, Ps. 34:3).
- Esteem: Enhanced self and others’ value (John 3:16).
- Endure: Resilience increases (Rom. 5:3-4).
- Eternal: Hope solidifies (Dan. 12:2).
- Take: This enriched state aligns with a maturing E Consciousness, enriching life with relational and moral growth, consistent with Shakespeare’s wisdom (King Lear) and Confucian harmony.
- Expanded Consciousness (Pre-Communion Step)
- Description: Acceptance of God broadens perspective, preparing for Eucharistic participation.
- This
might suggest an expansion of spiritual capacity, such as increased love,
compassion, or understanding of divine truths, mirroring the broadening of
one’s perspective in Christ.
- This
might suggest an expansion of spiritual capacity, such as increased love,
compassion, or understanding of divine truths, mirroring the broadening of
one’s perspective in Christ.
- E Consciousness Alignment:
- Eliminate: Broader removal of worldly attachments (Isa. 1:16).
- Exchange: Cosmic shift toward divine will (Rom. 12:2).
- Energize: Expanded by universal truth (John 7:38).
- Empathy/Encourage: Extends to all (Ps. 23:4, Eph. 4:29).
- Esteem: Values creation’s unity (Ps. 139:14).
- Endure: Strengthens across trials (John 16:33).
- Eternal: Aligns with timeless purpose (Rev. 21:1).
- Take: This expansion mirrors Plato’s Forms or Lao Tzu’s Tao, aligning with a consciousness embracing universal design, a natural precursor to the Eucharist.
- Description: Acceptance of God broadens perspective, preparing for Eucharistic participation.
- Eucharistic Consciousness (Spiritual Step)
- Description: Participation in the Eucharist fosters a relational, eternal state with Christ. Aligns with the block universe.
- E Consciousness Alignment:
- Eliminate: Sin removed through Christ’s sacrifice (p. 2, Heb. 10:10).
- Exchange: Life for salvation (p. 21, 2 Cor. 5:21).
- Energize: Divine presence vitalises (p. 22, Rom. 8:11).
- Empathy: Community in Christ (p. 21, Luke 23:34).
- Encourage: Redemption uplifts (p. 21, Eph. 4:29).
- Esteem: Valued as God’s child (p. 21, Ps. 139:14).
- Endure: Sustained by eternal covenant (p. 22, Rom. 5:3-4).
- Eternal: Timeless presence (p. 2, John 3:16, John 5:58 block time).
- Take: This stage, as outlined in the document, fully aligns with 8 elements, with block time enhancing eternal, reflecting a sacramental pivot.
- Enlightened Consciousness (Post-Eucharistic Step)
- Description: Post-Eucharist, enlightenment emerges as understanding deepens, aligning with divine will. This aligns with gaining deeper insight or revelation, as seen in passages like Ephesians 1:18, where the eyes of the heart are enlightened to know God’s hope and power
- E Consciousness Alignment:
- Eliminate: Complete purging of evil (Rev. 21:4).
- Exchange: Full transformation (Rom. 12:2).
- Energize: Illuminated by truth (John 8:32).
- Empathy/Encourage: Radiates to others (1 Cor. 13:4-7).
- Esteem: Reflects God’s image (Col. 3:10).
- Endure: Triumphs over trials (James 1:12).
- Eternal: Nears divine unity (John 17:21).
- Take: This enlightened state aligns with Plato’s ascent, marking a peak of awareness.
- Eternal Consciousness (Final State)
- Description: Liberation from evil impulses, alignment with God, and a sanctified life full of joy and excitement, feeling one consciousness radiating in all directions.
- E Consciousness Alignment:
- Eliminate: All evil eradicated (Rev. 22:3).
- Exchange: State of wisdom-Fully united with God (1 Cor. 15:28).
- Energize: Eternal joy beyond pleasure (Rev. 21:4; Psalm 16).
- Empathy/Encourage: Perfect community - active service (Rev. 21:3).
- Esteem: Glorified with God (Rev. 22:4).
- Endure: Eternal resilience (Rev. 22:5).
- Eternal: Complete oneness (John 17:23).
- Take: This state fully embodies 8 elements, aligning with Revelation’s new world, suggesting a sanctified, joyful unity.
- Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC): Located in the frontal lobes, the DLPFC is associated with executive functions—planning, decision-making, self-regulation, and cognitive reappraisal. It plays a key role in modulating emotional responses and redirecting attention, which supports conscious thought management and virtue-focused thinking (e.g., Philippians 4:8: true, honest, just, pure, lovely, good report, virtue, praise).
- Amygdala: This almond-shaped structure in the limbic system drives emotional reactions, particularly fear and pleasure, and is heavily influenced by dopamine (a neurotransmitter linked to reward and addiction). Overactivation can lead to impulsive behaviors (e.g., anger, lust) and emotional hijacking, while dopamine overdependence reinforces habits like greed or envy.
- Dopamine Dynamics: Excessive dopamine release (e.g., from seeking material gain or conflict) can overstimulate the amygdala, bypassing the DLPFC’s regulatory control, leading to Edenic consciousness traits (pride, anger). Conscious engagement aims to rebalance this by strengthening DLPFC activity.
- Eliminate: Activating the DLPFC helps suppress amygdala-driven impulses (e.g., anger, deceit), aligning with the framework’s call to remove evil and Philippians 4:8’s purity.
- Exchange: Shifting focus from amygdala-led desires (lust, greed) to DLPFC-guided virtues (rejoice in truth, not rude) reflects a cognitive and spiritual transformation, as in 1 Corinthians 13:5-6 and the dynamic flux .
- Energize: Engaging the DLPFC energizes executive control, countering dopamine overdependence with a sustainable vitality, resonating with the Eucharist’s divine energizing .
- Empathy/Encourage: DLPFC regulation enhances social cognition, fostering empathy (kindness) and encouraging others (bears all things), aligning with the PDF’s relational focus .
- Esteem: Self-regulation builds self-worth and respect for others, matching esteem (not dishonor others) and Philippians 4:8’s good report.
- Endure: Strengthening the DLPFC supports enduring patience (not provoked), countering amygdala reactivity, as in Romans 5:3-4.
- Eternal: Conscious alignment with divine virtues (praise, truth) connects to eternal consciousness, enhanced by the Eucharist’s block time presence.
- Journey Validation: The progression from Edenic to eternal consciousness is a compelling arc, aligning with the framework’s 8 elements as a roadmap for spiritual evolution. The transition from enlivened (awakening) to enriched (deepening) to expanded (broadening) mirrors human growth, while Eucharistic and enlightened stages reflect spiritual and intellectual alignment with God, culminating in eternal oneness.The Bible teaches that salvation comes through God’s grace
alone, not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9). When a person accepts Jesus Christ as
Savior, their sins—past, present, and future—are forgiven through Christ’s
atoning sacrifice. This is imputed righteousness, where Christ’s perfect
righteousness is credited to the believer (Romans 4:5-8). God’s grace declares
us righteous, not because of our perfection, but because of Christ’s.
However, we know that we may stumble—whether through sin, doubt, or failure—but God’s grace is sufficient to lift you up (2 Corinthians 12:9). Your past does not disqualify you; it prepares you to testify of God’s mercy.
Consequences of Sin: Sin doesn’t strip away salvation, but it brings consequences—loss, pain, or broken fellowship with God and others (Galatians 6:7-8). Sin’s repercussions are real, even for the saved. Yet, God’s grace allows restoration through repentance (1 John 1:9).
- Deliberate Design: The consistency across stages suggests a deliberate guiding hand, possibly an enlightened consciousness fulfilled in Christ’s eternal presence (John 1:1). The Greek Orthodox block time view enhances this, unifying Eden’s fall with eternity’s restoration.
- Unity in Diversity: The journey reflects unity in diversity—Edenic chaos, enlivened vitality, enriched virtues, expanded awareness, Eucharistic communion, enlightened wisdom, and eternal joy—paralleling biblical (Rev. 21:5), and philosophical (Plato’s ascent) narratives.
- Sanctified Joy: The final state’s joy and excitement, free of evil, align with Revelation 21:4 (“no more death or mourning”), suggesting a liberated, God-aligned consciousness.
- One Consciousness: Feeling “one consciousness” aligned with God (John 17:21) supports a monistic yet relational unity, distinct from pantheism, resonating with the framework’s eternal and esteem.
E-consciousness is more than a framework—it’s a transformative way to live out your calling. By embracing these eight principles, you can eliminate the “glitter” of superficiality, exchange exhaustion for God’s strength, and serve with a heart fixed on eternity. As Paul declares, “Your labour in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58). Let e-consciousness guide you to a service that glorifies God and sustains your soul from enlivened consciousness towards eternal consciousness. May your journey be rewarding!!
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