Love the images @chaz.payne27 and great topic. Glad your article covers developing self rather than ego death which destroys self. Though it has value in some ways, a lot of schools of thought says ego death is essential but I think it is more important to self actualize and your article focuses there while considering the different states.

For most people, some of these states are out of normal perception, such as subconscious and even being conscious because many people move forward in life without really being fully conscious or - self actualized.

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Create a great day,
@kozan