Journey into Consciousness: From Childhood Curiosity to Cosmic Awareness

Zen Benefiel
3 min readJan 1, 2024

My Exploration of Personal and Cosmic Consciousness

My journey into the depths of consciousness began not in the vast reaches of the cosmos, but in the intimate setting of my childhood home. I learned of my adoption at a tender age, and this revelation set me on a path of profound questioning. This quest wasn’t just about understanding my earthly origins; it extended to my place in the cosmos and my connection to something greater.

Early Encounters with the Unknown

As a young boy, I became deeply introspective, often engaging in conversations with an internal ‘voice’ that began around my fifth birthday. This guiding force, an invisible yet ever-present mentor, played a significant role in shaping my understanding of the world. It was through these dialogues that I began to perceive the world beyond the physical, opening my mind to the possibilities that lay in the unseen.

Out-of-Body Experiences and Beyond

At seven, I embarked on nocturnal journeys to an orange cigar-shaped cloud, experiences that would be classified as out-of-body experiences (OBEs). These weren’t mere flights of fantasy but critical milestones in my consciousness expansion…

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Zen Benefiel

Vulnerable and radically curious toward harmony among people and planet. Co-Executive Director of Live and Let Live Global Peace Movement and Foundation.