In a world where busyness and stress dominate daily life, the idea of connecting to something deeper within ourselves feels more important than ever. In this episode, human potential expert and best-selling author Daphne Michaels explores the concept of ultra-conscious living and how we can access it in practical and meaningful ways. With decades of experience as a psychotherapist and a background in behavioural science and energetic healing, Daphne guides us through what it means to expand our consciousness and live with greater alignment, creativity, and purpose.
What is Ultra-Conscious Living?
Ultra-conscious living is not about escaping reality but about transcending the limitations of the small boxes that most of us live in. Daphne explains that these boxes are shaped by the ego, which confines us to repetitive patterns, fear, and disconnection.
The term “ultra-consciousness” itself was coined in the early 1900s by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Henry LaFontaine and information scientist Paul Otlet. They described it as a rare experience of instantaneous cosmic connection that surpasses self-awareness. A hundred years later, however, Daphne observes that such experiences are no longer rare. Many people today are seeking and finding expanded states of consciousness that allow them to live more fully connected to the universe and their own true essence.
The Path to Expanded Consciousness
One of the common misconceptions about higher states of awareness is the belief that they can be permanently attained. Daphne clarifies that no one can hold on to such states 24 hours a day. Even those who have had spiritual awakenings inevitably return to ordinary consciousness when faced with everyday challenges.
The key, she says, is not in clinging to an elevated state but in recognising moments of connection and learning to cultivate them. These can appear in simple experiences such as time spent in nature, a heartfelt moment with a loved one, or even a powerful dream. Such moments shift our vibration and allow us to touch higher levels of awareness. The practice lies in honouring and nurturing them rather than letting them pass unnoticed.
The Three Fields of Consciousness
Daphne introduces a practical framework inspired by both quantum mechanics and spirituality. She speaks of different “fields” or dimensions of experience that we can learn to navigate.
The first field is ordinary reality, often filled with trauma, drama, and fragmentation. Here, the ego dominates and people easily become reactive or overwhelmed. Most of us spend much of our lives in this space.
The second field is a protected environment where the ego relaxes. This might be in the company of loved ones, in nature, or in the sanctuary of our own homes. In this state, recalibration becomes possible. Our energy begins to heal and we reconnect with our true essence.
The third field is flow. This is when life feels aligned and magical, synchronicities occur, and we attract what we need. It is a state of creativity, fulfilment, and higher vibration.
The challenge is to avoid being swallowed by the first field. Daphne explains that awareness is crucial. By noticing when we are being pulled into old patterns of anger, fear, or frustration, we can choose not to be reactive. This allows us to step more easily into the second field and cultivate the energy needed for flow.
Leaning Into Potential
For those who have tasted flow but struggle to remain there, Daphne offers an important insight. Flow is not passive. It is not simply a matter of being carried along by circumstances. Instead, it requires active participation.
She uses the analogy of surfing. A surfer must constantly navigate the waves, leaning into them and adjusting in order to stay balanced. Similarly, when opportunities arise in flow, we must lean in. This means following up on connections, pursuing creative ideas, and engaging with the potential that presents itself. Without this engagement, flow becomes fleeting. With it, life becomes co-creative and deeply fulfilling.
Moving Beyond Flow
Beyond flow lies what Daphne calls spacelessness, the fourth field. At this level of consciousness, we are no longer bound by physical separation. We remain connected to loved ones even when apart and can send energy or intentions that truly resonate across distance.
This field helps foster intimacy and unity consciousness. Instead of experiencing ourselves as isolated, we recognise that we are connected. This awareness not only deepens relationships but also supports a greater sense of purpose in life.
From Belief to Experience
Many people hear concepts such as cosmic connection or unity consciousness and find them difficult to believe. Daphne reassures us that scepticism is normal, yet openness is essential. Once someone makes the choice to step into the mystery, the human mind and heart are capable of leading them to real experience.
She shares the story of a participant in one of her groups who had never felt any connection to nature. During lunch at home, this person suddenly found themselves captivated by a small bird outside their window. In that moment, their heart opened, and they felt the connection they had previously dismissed.
Experiential knowledge, Daphne emphasises, is different from intellectual belief. It requires courage, but it is what truly advances us on the spiritual path.
Practical Takeaways
Ultra-conscious living is not an abstract or unreachable ideal. It is a way of navigating life with awareness, choosing not to get lost in the noise of the first field, and instead cultivating the conditions for higher states of being.
Some practical ways to begin include:
Paying attention to moments of connection and honouring them.
Creating protected environments with supportive people, time in nature, or personal rituals.
Approaching flow as a co-creative process by leaning into opportunities and ideas.
Remaining open to mystery and allowing experiential knowledge to unfold.
Daphne’s work reminds us that expanding consciousness is both a personal and universal journey. By stepping into these higher fields of awareness, we not only transform our own lives but also contribute to a more connected and harmonious world.