--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I suggest that just as self-consciousness…" description: "\"I suggest that just as self-consciousness is the goal for all the subhuman forms of life, and as group consciousness, or the consciousness of the Heave..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e26/alice-bailey-29843_achievement_i-suggest-that-just-as-self-consciousnes_26969.png" --- # I suggest that just as self-consciousness is the goal for… ![“I suggest that just as self-consciousness is the goal for all the subhuman forms of life, and as group consciousness, or the consciousness of the Heavenly Man, is the goal for the human being, so for him, also, there may be a goal, and for him the achievement may be the development of God…” quote by Alice Bailey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e26/alice-bailey-29843_achievement_i-suggest-that-just-as-self-consciousnes_26969.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e26/alice-bailey-29843_achievement_i-suggest-that-just-as-self-consciousnes_26969.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e26/alice-bailey-29843_achievement_i-suggest-that-just-as-self-consciousnes_26969.png) > “I suggest that just as self-consciousness is the goal for all the subhuman forms of life, and as group consciousness, or the consciousness of the Heavenly Man, is the goal for the human being, so for him, also, there may be a goal, and for him the achievement may be the development of God consciousness.” [Alice Bailey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alice-bailey/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage proposes a hierarchical evolution of consciousness: from self-awareness in lower life forms, to collective awareness in humans, culminating in a divine or God‑like consciousness. **In simple terms:** Stages of consciousness development Key Takeaway Higher consciousness is a progressive goal Themes spiritual evolution collective consciousness divine consciousness hierarchical development self-awareness Mood awe inspiration mysticism Type philosophical spiritual visionary When to use this quote - personal meditation - group rituals - philosophical study - religious practice - inner transformation Key Concepts consciousness evolution spirituality human potential Practical Applications - guiding spiritual curricula - designing meditative programs Questions to Reflect On - What practices could foster a sense of divine consciousness? - How does collective awareness influence individual growth? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Achievement](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/achievement/) [Consciousness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/consciousness/) [Consciousness Goal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/consciousness-goal-414777/) [Consciousness Heavenly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/consciousness-heavenly-414779/) [Development](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/development/) [Form](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/form/) [Goal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/goal/) [Goals](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/goals/) [God Consciousness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/god-consciousness/) [Group Consciousness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/group-consciousness-414778/) [Groups](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/groups/) [Heavenly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/heavenly/) [Human beings](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/human-beings/) [Humans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humans/) [Life](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/life/) [May](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/may/) [Men](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/men/) [Philosophy of Mind](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/philosophy-of-mind/) [Self](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/self/) [Self consciousness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/self-consciousness/) ## Related quotes > [If you cannot find a group whose consciousness matches your own, be the source of one. 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