This is an interesting topic. I did not know that there was a reptilian mind ... and as for the higher consciousness. The definition that you give:

This gracefulness, and this mental state of divinity, is the cornerstone of higher consciousness.

It is the meaning that we Christians give to Jesus Christ. therefore, in my case, it is the best definition of the higher consciousness. My God would then be the higher consciousness, who is the one who gives us everything you mention in your publication:

Moments of higher consciousness are indeed rare, but when they happen, they elevate us to human being and fundamentally improve our understanding of the universe.

This in turn gives us empathy and reason towards life and the people that are around us. You are suddenly not a machine with desires and needs, but a spiritual presence who could enlighten anyone and give meaning and reason to their lives.

And all this is achieved when you have God in your heart.