by Frank O’Collins

An idea about an idea

The little book

of Awareness

UCADIA Books

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The little book of Awareness Copyright © 2004 by Frank O’Collins, All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of the Author except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. FIRST EDITION ISBN 0-9752489-0-1 National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication data _______________________________________________________ O'Collins, Frank. The little book of awareness : an idea about an idea that life is a dream in motion. 1st ed. Includes index. ISBN 0 9752489 0 1. 1. Cosmology. 2. Cosmogony. 3. Life. 4. Human beings. I. Title. 110 _______________________________________________________ The little book of Awareness is a book about thoughts and ideas of life, the universe and awareness of being human. The little book of Awareness is a work of pure fiction. Nothing contained in this book should be considered true. No offence should be taken if this fictional work differs from any current view. The author shall not be held liable for any change experienced by the reader.

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The little book of Awareness is dedicated to Katie Morgan and Ian Spicer without whose love and devotion this book and idea would not exist. The little book of Awareness is also dedicated to my parents Stephanie and Glynn O’Collins who surrounded me with love and gave me everything I ever asked. Finally, The little book of Awareness is dedicated to all the people who have trusted me and shown me kindness during my life. If not for their belief in my ability and compassion for my faults, I would not have gained the experience that is reflected in the this book and idea. I am at best a human with faults. The years it has taken to just write this book in such a way that any reader might understand the ideas contained in this book. For the years of undisciplined behaviour that delayed the production of this book. I am in debt for all those that have helped me an hurt me. In the end this book is just an idea, but an idea nonetheless that has been shaped and grown because of many other people besides the author. I am forever grateful.

Dedication

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Index

4.Elements

3.Creation

2.What is existence?

1.What is awareness?

14.UCADIA

5.Relationships

6.Galaxies

8.Planets

9.Life

10.Self-aware life

7.Stars

11.The Universe

12.Human Life & you

13. ALL

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The little book of Awareness is a book about an idea. An idea that not only is life a dream, but that it is possible to define and understand the rules of the dream. The little book of Awareness is also a book about a potential architecture for human knowledge that is complete, easy to understand and can be shown symbolically. The little book of Awareness is based on an idea that within the 3 billion bases of DNA within every cell of every human is coded proteins that code the deepest knowledge of the universe. We call this code the SolCode and it is the source of the UCADIAN model. This is what we mean by every person having a “soul”- every person having the ability to wake up to the knowledge within themselves. As The little book of Awareness remains just an idea, no one reading this book should at all feel this book claims anything to be true or provable. As an idea, its merits should merely be based on its usefulness to the reader in their everyday life. The little book of Awareness as living knowledge The little book of Awareness is a living object, constantly growing as more and more people like you add their own insights and reflections to its essential architecture. In the first instance, readers like you can log-on through www.ucadia.com and add your reflections and insights to The little book of Awareness Awareness (subject to editorial guidelines) as a permanent contribution. In the second instance, subscribers to ucadia.com get to vote once a year to select the best ideas (including the name of the author) from around the world to be added permanently to The little book of Awareness for the next edition.

About this book

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The little book of Awareness can never be compared to “dead knowledge” Systems of knowledge that have been closed off because the author has passed or because it is guarded by an orthodoxy are dead systems of knowledge. While many dead systems of knowledge are regarded as some of the greatest scientific and philosophical discoveries of humanity, they do not allow any generation now or in the future to add their own ideas, to leave their own mark. In contrast , The little book of Awareness is and always will be a living system of knowledge where every single person on the planet has the right to contribute and debate. The importance and structure of criticism Criticism from you or any reader is very important. Without criticism, The little book of Awareness will remain possibly flawed in sections. What is equally important as criticism is that it is structured correctly to make best use. That is why there is a particular way in which criticism will be handled. Readers who find what they believe to be a flaw should read the section on “how to criticize the model” and include their comments and suggestions in the format suggested. The ultimate respect of you The little book of Awareness is a purely fictional idea, nothing more. I hope you enjoy it. If you happen to find this book useful, then it is a useful idea.

About this book (cont)

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The UCADIAN model-key life concepts

“The foundation concepts” The little book of Aware’ss “The SOL code”

“Directory of the key levels of awareness”

The little book of Awareness is the 1st of 14 prime texts that represent the Primary level of architecture of UCADIAN model. The UCADIAN model is an open source model of key life concepts structured on three levels: Primary– 14 books (see below) Secondary-130 books (detailed references to prime 14) Tertiary-unlimited texts registered to the model by others.

“Technical life concepts”

LOGOS-directory 2005

UCADIA-2005 “One world symbolic language”

“One knowledge architecture”

“Smart business model”

EKA-2005

EKASYS-2005 “Ethical economics”

“Rules of 3D awareness”

EKELOS-2005

EIKOS-2005 “Future intelligent technology”

“Happy living cities”

TEKNOS-2005

CITUCA-2005 “Ideal social model” SYNERGISM

“Related life concepts” UNITAS “The rules of UNITAS”

“The rules of CORPUS” CORPUS

A happy Life guide “A guide to a happier future life”

“What to do if you think you’re a messiah” The Messiah Syndrome

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1. What is Awareness?

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Given The little book of Awareness is about a thing called “awareness”, it is best to start with answering what is awareness? A general understanding of awareness If you look up the word “awareness” in any general dictionary, you will find the only listing is as “self-awareness” (meaning “an awareness of one's own personality or individuality”). However, if you look up the word “aware”, a much wider meaning is listed, namely “having or showing realization, perception, or knowledge”. There not usually existing a general listing of “awareness” as a unique listing, we define it to mean “unique perception and/or knowledge of self and all”. Awareness as unique knowledge of self or all The first part of awareness is as unique perception of knowledge. Examples of knowledge are science, history, society, economics, mathematics, languages and religion. Therefore in one sense to say a person “has greater awareness”, it can mean they have greater knowledge of such subjects. Awareness as unique perception of self or all In contrast, unique perception of self or all does not require great knowledge of science, only of what a person is “feeling”. Unique perception is completely subjective. There are some words that are especially related to this aspect of awareness as they are most commonly used to mean the same thing. These are: Mind, Consciousness, Ethereal, Ether, Being and Self.

1.1 What is awareness?

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Greater perceptual awareness Unique perception of all is considered a “higher” form of awareness and is a basic concept associated with ideas such as meditation, astral travel, telepathy, spiritual channelling and healing. Self-aware life The rational reason that awareness is not usually listed as an independent object in the dictionary is not because the concept does not exist, but because the concept does not exist in reality. The only evidence of awareness is self-aware lifeforms such as the human being and other higher-order species on planet Earth. There is simply no evidence awareness existing independent of a living thing. The idea of Awareness as an independent quality “in theory” Even though awareness as an independently existing quality is considered impossible, it still exists as a theoretical idea. Awareness as an independent quality is an idea. Let’s look then at what we mean by the concept of an idea.

1.1 What is awareness? (cont)

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It remains a fundamental truth that the greatest advancements in human civilization have come from the harnessing of the creative potential of the human mind. It is now sadly a truth that the greatest destructive potential yet harnessed on Earth also came from that same potential of the human mind. That humanity can be so creative and yet so destructive remains the central paradox of human history. We have the atomic bomb, created from the minds of great scientists in the early parts of the 20th century. An idea, when put into action can result in the total mass destruction of an entire city in minutes. The mass death of millions upon millions of individual lives, individual families. Millions of lifetimes destroyed in only minutes. We have genetic engineering that opens the possibility of great cures for human disease as well as the blueprint for terrible weapons of mass destruction (biological weapons). We have the pace maker for maintaining steady, consistent hearts, that has resulted in saving of tens of thousands of individual lives around the world. We have the humble toaster and even the personal computer as examples of the genius of human minds. Isn't it strange then that we forget that so much of the world we live in- the car, the phone, the TV, the stereo, the music, the computer, the kitchen, the packaged foods, the house all came into being because someone put down on paper an idea? The concept of models Ideas or concepts rarely are orphans. They are usually part of a set of ideas. One way to define a set of ideas put into action is the word “model”.

1.2 The concept of an idea

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The daily and constant use of models Whoever we may be, whatever our age, we use models to meet our varied needs every day, every waking moment. We may use a model of religious thought that provides a means of understanding how the Universe, the human species and your life makes sense. We may use a model as a means of achieving meditation. We may use a model as a means of creating a method of transport such as a car, or a way of cooling food, such as fridge. We may use a model of how light travels to create TV or the phone. Or simply, We may use a model to live and work at a particular location in a particular society. The average human in the world today may use over a thousand different models a day, most of the time without thinking about each model. For instance, when was the last time you stepped into a bus, car or plane and asked "why does the model on which this is based work?" Yet models are practical and necessary tools in our understanding and shaping of the environment around us. The whole world is made up of millions of ideas, millions of models Now if we extend what we have just said to it end, we can honestly say that the world is made up of millions of ideas in action (models)! It sounds like a strange concept at first, but it is true. The light globe, our car, the clothes we wear, the food we eat, the music we enjoy, the places we meet and the sheets on our bed. All were once ideas on a page.

1.2 The concept of an idea (cont)

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A clear definition on the purpose of models All models share one common purpose: A model is a construct of laws and principles that seek to influence matter and/or explain it in some way. Whether it be a philosophy, or model to build a toaster, both influence and/or explain objects. One may influence how you think, and then how you deal with people at work or at home. The other seeks to cook bread to a certain crispness as required. In addition, all models share the need to: Target purpose, Target outcome. That is to say a model must be seen in terms of its target purpose and what is the desired outcome. For instance if we consider a car, its target purpose is as a means of transport. The target outcome is that when I turn the ignition and there is sufficient fuel (providing the general mechanics of the car are working) then the car will take us to where we wish to go. Similarly, a philosophy on the meaning and purpose of life is a model requiring a target purpose and a target outcome. The target purpose may be to understand where you fit in and what is required. The target outcome may be to find purpose and reasoning of your existence and therefore potentially lead a fulfilled and happy life. Alternatively, you may have a model for mathematics in the form of a calculator. The purpose is to add up your tax bill. The outcome is to have a number that adds up all the component parts after you have punched in all the numbers and pressed the equals sign.

1.2 The concept of an idea (cont)

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Measuring the usefulness of models Taking the definition of a model, we see that its purpose is to influence matter and/or explain in some way, once we have a target purpose and a target outcome. We can therefore see that models are simply tools. Even if we forget to remind ourselves of that from time to time. (1) Meeting desired target outcome The 1st measurement therefore of the usefulness of a model is in terms of meeting an individuals target outcome . We say individual, because a model can only be measured from starting with individuals and building up. A personal computer may be extremely useful for people living in a 1st world city, but totally useless to a bushman in Africa, with no access to electricity. An explanation of how the planet revolves around the sun may be extremely useful for scientists tracking objects and planning space probes, but totally useless for a woman suffering the effects of a family trauma. (2) Utility of a model Most models today have a certain range of utility. That is to say that as our needs change, the model can provide a range of target outcomes. We have kitchen appliances that are able to dice, slice, grate, heat, etc. We have watches that can tell seconds, days, months, years. We have cars that can tow a load via bull bar as well as auto control for long haul trips. Utility of a model is a measure of a model's usefulness in different situations.

1.2 The concept of an idea (cont)

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1.2 The concept of an idea (cont)

Why don't we replace certain models when they don't seem to work? Some models are easier to replace if broken than others. If a person has a faulty toaster, it is a relatively easy process. Certainly if you had a broken computer and it was still under warranty, you could send it off to be repaired. If a light globe breaks, you buy a new one. Similarly, humanity as a whole has shown it is prepared to throw out the old to adopt the new. In the late 1940's the city of Los Angeles removed its entire tram system is a classic example of "out with the old and in with the new". So how come we don't do the same when we're not happy with a model of philosophy- such as a model of God, or of relationships, or of who we are? The answer unfortunately is that overall, there hasn't been the shiny new replacement philosophy sitting in the corner store window. Science for example, is yet to agree on a complete unified theory of the forces and energy. Few religions give physical road map directions to their version of heaven and while archaeologists have found the lost city of Troy, medicine is yet to fully show us what makes up our self consciousness. No one has come up with a satisfactory model that links physics with metaphysics and ethereal concepts. Instead, in many parts of our life we are told to rely on "faith" and "hope". No wonder we get so stressed.

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As it was listed at the start of this book, The little book of Awareness is a book of pure fiction– an idea about an idea that life is a dream and that it is possible to define the rules of the dream. The little book of Awareness is a model We can now also say that The little book of Awareness is also a book about a model– the concept of a thing called unique collective awareness or (UCA) for short. What is unique collective awareness (UCA) ? UCA (unique collective awareness) is an idea that the base of all things is awareness and that this awareness might be described by the existence of the universe of all things (collection of unique objects). In other words, everything has awareness and everything is made of awareness in motion. UCA is also a statement that represents a paradox– something that intrinsically is illogical– ( a statement that makes no logical sense). For something to be unique, it cannot then also be but part of a collection. For is a set of infinite unique objects unique in itself? Unique Collective Awareness therefore represents a supremely contradictory statement in itself– as it defies the current laws of thinking to suppose something to be both unique and part of a collective uniqueness at the same time. The importance of paradox and the model As this book shall seek to outline, this supreme paradox actually represents a critical sign post in trying to define everything.

1.3 The model of unique collective awareness

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Given this book is about a model called Unique Collective Awareness (UCA) and that the universe is a dream operating according to certain rules, this book is structured a certain way. Starting with the biggest concepts first To outline a model of everything it makes sense to start with defining the biggest concepts first. The biggest concepts are those ideas that represent the most absolute of terms. The concept of idea itself is a big idea. The idea of existence, non-existence (nothing), dimension and creation are also big ideas. That is why the next section after this concerns the biggest real idea of all– the concept of existence itself. Viewing various levels of everything Because The little book of Awareness is a book about the rules of the dream of everything it makes sense that the model should seek to demonstrate its ability to describe every level of matter, every physical relationship and law that currently or could exist. If it could not, then it could not claim to be a detailed or complete model. That is why after the big concepts are explained, various categories of big concepts of matter such as galaxies, stars, planets and elements are discussed. The model is just about a dream While the level of detail in the following sections of this book might be a little daunting for some readers, it is hoped you keep in mind that this model is only about the rules of a dream.

1.4 The structure of this book The SOL CODE

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2. What is existence?

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2.1 What is existence?

What is existence? What do we really mean when we say something exists? And what is the simplest definition of existence? The rich definition of existence Any reasonable sized dictionary contains a rich array of definitions for the meaning of existence. Of the list, the key ones are: Absolute Concept-the theoretical state or fact of being independent of human consciousness in contrast with nonexistence; Universal concept-being with respect to a limiting condition or under a particular aspect; Absolute set-the totality of existent things ; Reality of observation-reality as opposed to appearance ; Reality of experience-reality as presented in experience ; Unique life-a particular being ; Life-sentient or living being : life; Quality of life-the manner of being that is common to every mode

of being ; Awareness-continued or repeated manifestation.

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2.1 What is existence? (cont)

Existence as a concept Existence begins as a concept– an idea about what constitutes existence. That is why the word has been open for debate over many years on such subjects as the definition of existence as life, or existence as matter. Existence as an absolute set (of objects) Fundamentally, existence is about objects. When we talk about the universe, we are talking about something. Similarly, when we talk about matter (elements), we are talking about objects that can be measured and/or validated in some way.

Existence as something observed Existence is also about the process of observing something, of validating its experience. In this context existence is not just a stationary concept but an active involvement of the observer and the observed.

Existence is (a) concept

The universe is an object Elements are objects

Existence is observation

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2.1 What is existence? (cont)

The simplest model of existence From all the definitions and all the various qualities attributed to the concept, the simplest model of existence is (1) an observer and (2) a thing observed . The observer observes the object and so validates the existence of the object. The observed object exists so validates the existence of the observer. The fragile bond of existence As simplistic as the words above may appear, if either the observer stops observing or the observed object ceases to be, then the very simplest definition of existence also ceases. If the observer has nothing to observe then it has nothing to reference its own existence. Yet if the observer chooses not to observe, then even if an observable object exists, it existence is denied by non-observation. In other words, the very simplest definition of existence depends upon the existence of both concepts (observer and observed) together in an active relationship. The choice of the observer to observe is as vital an ingredient in the simplest definition of existence as is having an object to observe.

Observer Observed object

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2.2 Reality

When we talk about the universe, we are talking about something that is real. Objects that can be measured and/or validated in some way are what we understand as real. Science and the definition of reality Science is principally concerned with defining what is real and excluding what is not-real (unreal). Without the tireless efforts of science, we would not have discovered the nature of matter, the rules of matter and the way things are. Sciences ability to define the whole extent of reality includes theories on the creation of the universe and the existence/non existence of non-measurable forces. Things that cannot be proven (life after death, god, angels, spirits, awareness) are considered unreal, while things that can be proven to exist and considered real.

Exist in theory Exist in reality

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2.3 Reality and dimension

When we are talking about something that is real we are talking about something that exists in dimension. What Is Dimension? In our day to day lives, we largely take dimension for granted. That is because it is always there. When we wake up, we can say that we are at home, or a hotel or somewhere else. When we go to work, or visit friends, we can quote an address. When we travel, we can say where we started and where we are going. Similarly, when science is investigating different parts of the galaxy and Universe, dimension is always there. We can say that a star exists relative to the stars around it because we receive the star's radiation (light and/or radio waves) across billions of kilometers of space to Earth. Dimension, therefore is not just the space around something, dimension can only be described when we establish the position of something relative to the position of other things. Dimension = position observed by the observer, relative to other objects. Space Cannot Exist Without At Least Two Objects This definition of dimension may appear obvious to some readers and different, even difficult to initially understand to other readers. In science for example, there are thousands of books that now describe the concept of spacetime, and/or space being able to exist without objects. Worse, parts of the science community have gone so far as to add extra meanings to the word dimension, especially from their complex approach to Mathematics.

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2.3 Reality and dimension (cont)

Space cannot exist without two objects (cont) Fundamentally, things do not exist in dimension unless they have position relative to other things and are observed. From this point on in the book and model, we will only talk about space being a quality always attached to something, relative to other things. For those of you reading this book that are concerned about how this could make sense when we already know vast tracts of space are largely "devoid" of any visible matter, as well as the observed phenomena of the twisting and warping effects of space, these features are explained later in the book. It is one of the most important contribution of Quantum Physics- that the observer to something is crucial to verifying the "existence" of what is happening. Let’s put this more simply. If you saw something happen, say a flock of birds fly across a lake, then from your perspective the birds did fly across the lake. However, if you were sitting in an office, without any camera equipment to view the lake and the birds flew over the lake, you would be unable to say whether the birds did fly, or even if those particular birds existed. A work colleague may have been at the lake for a holiday, instead. He or she may say that they saw a lovely flock of birds fly over the lake. If you accept what they have said, then you are only accepting what they said on face value as being true. You never saw the birds, so the work colleague's statement could be both true and false.

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2.3 Reality and dimension (cont)

What Does It Mean To Exist In Dimension? We now see that dimension is all about relative position. Dimension is not an independent thing. So what does it mean then to have relative position? In space, all objects have three dimensional relative position. That means that say for a star, there will be stars above, below, front and back and to the sides of its relative position. Even on Earth, every object is three dimensional. We have the sky, the planet's surface and what are to the left and right, front and back of the relative object. Therefore to exist in three dimensions, we must have seven objects. The observed object and six objects that give us the observed objects relative position.

observor

Dimension boundary

Relative objects