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there have been many attempts at mapping consciousness in the time of man. here is a concept which helps me a great deal in understanding myself in the lower realm. it is related to some of Carl Jung's work as well as it can be related to other models of consciousness.

imagine a plus sign.
at the bottom is sensation, the physical feeling of the world, the five senses.
on the right side is thought.
on the left side is feeling, as emotion.
on the top is intuition, it could be said to be knowledge without words, or a connection to a higher space.

as you look at this diagram you see that the opposite sides are opposed to each other, that some people's behavior is more related to thought than emotion that some people's experience of the world is defined more by sensation than intuition. or the other way around. to make the most of yourself a balance is needed. that emotion and thought should be considered at any moment but that neither is more important and neither should run the whole show. that we are here in the physical world (sensation) despite any amount of spiritual understanding(intuition) we have and must participate in both.

over time using Jung's insight some people have created tests for measuring our “type” and it is sometimes called typology or humanmetrics, it can be used to better understand ourselves but is not meant to be limiting in anyway. in fact by seeing in what way you lean as far as type is concerned you can learn what you need to work on. there is a test called the Myers-Briggs test. some sites want you to pay for it, look for one that is free.
here is one: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
it should give you a general type. though types of an individual may change with time or with the wording of questions you will normally lean to two or three types and your shadow type is also an important part of you to be considered.

anyone have thoughts about this or wants to present any other maps or map fragments welcome
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when the time comes and each is prepared they will take what they can use from the opportunities available.
when each is ready to know for themselves.