Now we should probably take a closer look at the process of evolution itself.

Before an universe manifests, life is already there - in an unmanifested but united state. There are many conscious and many unconscious beings in this wholeness. But because nothing is manifested there is no "evolution" taking place.

In order for this wholeness to evolve, the universe needs to manifest itself. In this manifested universe of conscious beings also unconscious entities are taken in which can only become conscious in a manifested universe (see above). But not only these yet unconscious entities become conscious but also the already conscious entities become "more" conscious.

As we have seen separation is what allows for consciousness to evolve. Now let's take a look at densitiy of matter. Atoms, for some time thought as the most elementary building block, consist themselves of smaller building blocks - electrons, protons, neutrons. Lately we heard that even this is not the end, there exist plasma, tachyons and whatever scientists call these building blocks. In addition it is shown that matter actually consists solely of energy. Now, what about these building blocks? It shows that the physical matter (the so called "elements") is the densest part of the universe. In this level of density it is possible to definitely separate forms from each other. This separation is what makes the development of individual consciousness possible.

Life (the unconscious entities) takes form in this separated matter. During a long time these beings are being influenced by external things (separated in form) and are thus able to develop self consciousness which leads to individuality.

Now that the unconscious entities have developed consciousness the goal that still has to be reached is consciousness about life as a whole, which is the goal of evolution - as far as we humans are concerned with it anyway. In the next chapter we will look at this part of evolution.