The Real Deal

Do you have a hero? Is someone's hero YOU?

Why would someone call you hero? What would make somebody yours?

C-O-U-R-A-G-E.

Although the qualities that make up a hero are many, one fundamental characteristic of heroism is undeniably

Courage.

In one of his most critical studies, David Hawkins, director of The Institute of Advanced Theoretical Research, shares about his findings regarding levels of human consciousness.

David Hawkins refers to the various levels of human consciousness as energy levels. Death is the lowest energy level at 0 energy level points, and the highest level of consciousness is Enlightenment, which is 700 - 1000 energy level points. Just hovering near Death in the energy level spectrum is Shame, which is the energy level that is associated with such dangerous behaviors as brutality, paranoia, bizarre crimes including serial killings. Just above Shame is Guilt which weighs in at 30 energy level points. Guilt is responsible for behavior such as remorse, self recrimination, masochism, being accident prone and suicidal tendencies.

On the other end of the spectrum, just after Enlightenment, is Peace with 600 energy level points assigned to it. To reach this level of consciousness is very rare, attained by 1 in 10 million people. The experience at this level is blissful. People who calibrate here are known for having made major contributions to society.

Just under Peace and on the way to Enlightenment is Joy at 540 points and just before Joy is Love with 500 energy level points to claim.

Hawkins' study reveals that all levels below 200 energy level points, which include (in their respective order):

Shame (20), Guilt (30), Apathy (50), Grief (75), Fear (100), Desire (125), Anger (150), Pride (175),

are energy levels which are destructive of life in both the individual and society at large.

All levels above 200:

Neutrality (250), Willingness (310), Acceptance (350), Reason (400), Love (500), Joy (540), Peace (600), Enlightenment (700 - 1000),

are constructive expressions of power.

200 energy level points is the breakthrough point for human beings. 200 is where we break through.