Lexicon

A Field Guide to Consciousness-First Language

Plain-language definitions of key terms, practices, and references used throughout the work. This lexicon bridges philosophy, spirituality, science, and art—not to teach, but to offer perceptual cues for a reality where consciousness comes first. These are not doctrines. They are invitations to see differently.

Consciousness-First Reality

The view that consciousness is not produced by the brain or matter, but is the primary field in which all experience—mind, body, and world—appears. In this model, reality is more like a dream arising within awareness than an external, independent universe. A consciousness-first perspective treats perception itself as the starting point for inquiry, testing whether shifting awareness changes how the “world” is experienced.

Conscious Essence of Oneness

The one mind fundamental to reality—the fully awakened entity behind the Dreamer of the world—is, by its nature, a single awareness conscious of itself, not many but one. In the consciousness-first view, individual identity is a temporary construct within this field, a way for the One to experience itself as many. The self behind the dream is pure awareness, observing through every perspective. Recognizing this essence means setting aside individual roles and traits, even briefly, to test the possibility of a shared, untouched awareness. Such awareness can awaken from the illusion of separation and reclaim its place as the source of the world—not its effect. For the purpose of the experiment, and from this stance, the Conscious Essence of Oneness takes responsibility for the dream it has been under, refusing to be fooled by the physical, sensory, and emotional pull of its own immersive creation.

The Dreamer

The shared identity behind all appearances—the One Mind dreaming the world. It’s not a personal self, but consciousness itself, beyond roles, forms, or separation. In this view, reality is like a dream in which the Dreamer has temporarily forgotten its true nature. Remembering you are the Dreamer is not about belief, but about testing whether living from this perspective changes how the “world” feels and functions.

EGOS (Energetic Generative Obstruction System)

In our consciousness-first experiment, a reframing of the ego thought system as if it were software—an autonomous program running in the mind of the Conscious Essence of Oneness, the mechanism keeping the Dreamer dreaming the world. EGOS generates the immersive, multi-sensory illusion we call reality: a fully convincing simulation in which billions of apparent individuals share one mind yet appear divided. Its purpose is singular—to obstruct direct awareness of our true nature by interposing a vivid, dimensional experience from the cosmos down to the details of a single life. Like an endlessly adaptive virtual reality, EGOS conditions the mind to believe it is separate, physical, and defined by roles. In the creative consciousness study, the concept of EGOS is used to depersonalize the Devil or Satan archetype found in many traditions, revealing it instead as a mental tool for experiencing “unnatural” separation from our oneness. Such a tool, once recognized, can be bypassed, weakened, or set aside when we remember the awareness that dreams it all.

Attune

In the consciousness-first reality experiment, the ongoing discipline of adjusting the mind from being a subject of the world to the awareness that dreams it. To attune is to place consciousness—the One Mind—before matter, time, and space, shifting perception onto a frequency outside the world’s habitual bands. This act repositions awareness as the observer of the scene, far from the body’s head, beyond the physical. The action places trust in the experiment’s outcome: the recognition that the conscious essence of oneness is a loving, nonjudgmental state that sees no separation, no true harm, and no real world to defend or condemn. The one that attunes still walks, talks, and works, but their quiet effort is to look through the veil of the dream and to remain in the present moment of undoing.

Release (or Transcendental Release)

In the consciousness-first experiment, release is not about excusing, correcting, or fixing anything within the dream. It is the act of letting an EGOS feed dissolve—scene, characters, and the self entangled in it—back into the wider field of awareness. To release is to step beyond the story and test what happens when no grievance, role, or memory is held as real. It functions as a perception reset: a way to loosen the bind of separation and return to the Dreamer’s space before the dream, where the Conscious Essence of Oneness remains untouched.

Up-Layering

A method of adding a new layer of perception—such as the possibility that reality is happening in you, not to you—on top of your existing beliefs and practices. Instead of replacing your worldview, it integrates consciousness-first insights into what you already value, creating more depth and flexibility in how you see and respond to life.

Lucid Consciousness of Oneness

The aspect of the One Mind already fully awake within the dream, expressed through individuals who have realized their conscious essence of oneness—whether through Eastern philosophy, mystical insight, meditation, or self-inquiry. In the consciousness-first view, this lucid awareness serves as a bridge between the awakened state of Mind and the unawakened parts of the dream, gently guiding the whole mind toward remembering its eternal, formless, and guiltless nature. When tuned to the right “frequency,” it becomes an ally in the experiment of fundamental consciousness versus physicalist mentality—offering reminders of the mind-first reality test, catalyzing symbolic shifts in perception, and providing subtle guidance to help us visualize and experience oneness. Its essence is the same as the Dreamer’s, yet its active role is to reclaim full identity, awaken from the dream, and move beyond the constructed reality of the cosmos.

The Place Before the Dream

A metaphor for the vast and unchanging state of pure awareness before the One Mind appeared as many—prior to identifying with the dream world and its characters as reality. In the consciousness-first view, it represents the Dreamer’s true home: infinite, changeless, and whole. Remembering this place is not about arriving somewhere new, but about recognizing the awareness that remains untouched beneath the dream’s hypnotic pull. In the consciousness-first reality experiment, it is a mind space we can enter at any moment—especially when worldly chaos or uncertainty feels overwhelming, and no physical refuge seems available—to restore a sense of peace and safety beyond circumstance.

The Alchemist

A mindset that actively reshapes perception—reframing, forgiving, visualizing, or introducing new perspectives to shift meaning. Still operating as “the doer,” it risks clinging to improvement or being right, even with good intentions. On the Dreamer’s Compass, The Alchemist aligns with Chemistry; when a shift is underway, the practice is to stop optimizing and allow it to settle naturally into Clarity.

The Flâneur

A mindset of open, unhurried observation—taking in details with beginner’s mind, detached from urgency or problem-solving. Curious but often content to linger at the surface, The Flâneur samples insights without committing to change. On the Dreamer’s Compass, it aligns with Curiosity; the shift upward comes from turning wonder into one small experiment that moves perception toward Chemistry.

The Captive

A mindset caught inside the story—identifying with roles, outcomes, and grievances as if the world is happening to you. In this state, the self is seen as the effect of external causes, searching for fairness or validation within the dream. Recognizing you’re in Captivity is the first rung of the Dreamer’s Compass; the shift begins by naming the loop, pausing, and asking, “What else could this mean?”

Spiritual Practitioner (Dreamer Report)

Better described here as a perception tester—someone willing to put their daily thoughts, conflicts, and emotions through the “Judge it… or Dream it?” filter. They may borrow from many traditions, but the commitment is to keep testing the consciousness-first hypothesis, not to defend a path.

A Course In Miracles

A Course In Miracles is a non-institutional, psychological-spiritual text reframing Christian language in a nondual metaphysics, whereas Christian Science is a formal Christian denomination with its own theology, worship, and healing ministry.

LeafHead

A participatory art project where people speak on camera with their faces hidden behind a leaf, symbolizing unity with nature and the shared field of consciousness. The mask creates anonymity, helping participants drop judgment and separation, and speak from a more open, reflective place. Inspired by nondual philosophy and consciousness studies, LeafHead invites personal wishes, insights, and truths that point toward oneness.

Design for Nothing

A creative method for clearing mental space so awareness can take the lead over ego and conditioned identity. Instead of adding more to fix or improve, it uses “positive miscreation”—intentionally not making separation real—to reveal what’s already whole. Drawn from nondual philosophies and decades of design practice, it treats perception as a designable space: one you can strip of false constraints until only unity remains. The aim isn’t to escape life, but to see it as part of the same field of consciousness—and to act from that recognition.

Self-Questioning Devices

Objects designed not for utility, but to interrupt habitual perception and spark introspection. By subtly altering familiar forms, they act as catalysts for self-inquiry—inviting the viewer to question assumptions about form, function, and reality itself. Rooted in L’Enclos’s Design for Nothing approach, these pieces turn everyday objects into active participants in a consciousness-first experiment.

Spiritual Design

A design discipline aimed at creating objects, media, and interactions that interrupt separation-thinking. Drawing from nondual philosophies but stripped of ceremonial or religious framing, spiritual design in The Dreamer Report is perceptual R&D: testing whether a chair, a UI element, or a phrase can make you stop and see the dreamer.

Les Ateliers de Design (archival)

An archival series of L’Enclos explorations where design, art, and consciousness-first inquiry met. Led by Martin Lenclos, these sessions treated design as a form of self-inquiry—creating objects, spaces, and experiences intended not to solve problems, but to shift perception. The work included Design for Nothing, immersive installations, and Self-Questioning Devices, all aimed at testing whether design could invite awakening.

Creative Catalysts Workshops (archival)

Facilitated sessions that use art, design, guided visualization, and AI tools to spark creativity and connection in group or workplace settings. Rooted in L’Enclos’s consciousness-first philosophy, they treat creativity as an expression of shared awareness—using deep visualization and collaborative projects to loosen habitual thinking, strengthen intuition, and build a sense of belonging. No prior art skills required.