Well @elemental for one who claims sleep deprivation you did an excellent job on this post. I agree awareness = consciousness. The more aware the more conscious, however I would add one more dimension to the definition: I believe higher consciousness is not only heightened awareness but also an increase in frequency or vibration. I know it may sound odd but as one ascends on the scale of consciousness one experiences a change of the experience of time. Time begins to condense until ultimately, and I do mean ultimately, there is no time at all and awareness is comprehensive and all inclusive and all NOW. Anyway, I found your post very refreshing, even though my eyes are drooping also. Many blessings. And I will follow your invite and visit your blog.