What Is Consciousness?

Self is not some stable reality in itself. It's a useful concept designating the kaleidoscope of appearances, of continual change. As our practice deepens and the mindfulness strengthens, we see that consciousness itself is arising and passing in each moment. The body will age and die, regardless of how we feel about that. We could call it natural law. So there is a possibility of directing otcomes to some extent. If we understand the laws governing the conditions necessary for a desired outcome.