Consciousness is Oneness: 10 Hints and Evidence

"Consciousness is in the brain" or "it arises within individual beings"—this may be the common sense way of thinking. However, I feel that consciousness is inherently "one," and that what appears to be separate is merely an illusion caused by our perspective.

Here, I will introduce 10 hints and pieces of evidence that lead to the insight that "consciousness is oneness."

1. "I" exist even in dreams

Even when the body is asleep and the five senses are shut down, I can still feel that "I am." This suggests the possibility that a "field of observation" exists independently of brain activity.

2. Qualia (feelings) arise through observation

Until you see "something red," the sensation of "red" does not exist. The perspective of consciousness comes first, and the phenomenon appears within it. This suggests a reversed structure where "the outside does not exist because we feel it," but rather "the outside arises because of the perspective of feeling."

3. No one can pinpoint where consciousness is

Even though neuroscience can observe brain activity, it has not been able to find the "place where consciousness exists." This is a hint of non-locality, indicating that consciousness is an existence that transcends "location."

4. You cannot see the consciousness of others

We assume that "you also have consciousness," but no one can directly verify it. The fact that consciousness is extremely subjective actually points to the possibility that it "emerges from a common center."

5. Quantum theory: The world is not determined without observation

In quantum physics, a particle's "existence" is only determined when it is observed. This is also a radical suggestion that "without consciousness (observation), the world would not exist."

6. The sense of self fluctuates depending on the situation

We do not always exist as "I." During meditation, deep immersion, or sleep, the "I" fades or disappears. In other words, the ego is not fixed; it is a temporary construct that emerges based on our perspective.

7. You cannot be multiple "selves" at the same time

No matter how much we imagine it, we cannot become "the consciousness of another person itself." This is consistent with the view that we are not "individually separated," but rather that "one consciousness is observing itself from various perspectives."

8. Empathy and intuition are transmitted non-verbally

Even without words, emotions and intuition can be conveyed to others. This is an experience that demonstrates the sharing of a field and the overlapping of consciousness, transcending physical contact or the exchange of information.

9. In early childhood, the ego does not clearly exist

The sense of 'I' is something that is gradually formed during childhood, not something present from birth. In other words, this is proof that the consciousness of 'I' itself is something that was 'constructed' after birth.

10. Many people who have had near-death experiences say they 'became one with everything'

Many people who are near death or enter deep states of consciousness say that they 'became one with everything.' This may indicate that when the individual 'I' dissolves, the original essence of consciousness—Oneness—is revealed.

Conclusion: Individual consciousness may be a mask of Oneness

None of these hints or pieces of evidence force a single, definitive conclusion. However, when you set aside the assumption that 'consciousness exists within me,' you may feel as though everything is emerging from a single center.

It is a quiet awakening, realizing that everything was already 'connected.'