If there is only one consciousness, then why does every body have a separate conscious entity? The reason is LOVE with love being a synonym for COMPANIONSHIP and FRIENDSHIP. What does it mean? There is only one consciousness which has engineered itself to perceive itself as differentiated for the purpose of companionship, friendship, love; so not to be alone. This one consciousness it is self. Self is at any time one not wanting to be alone. Self has created itself to perceive itself as diverse (biodiversity) for the purpose of love. Love verily the purpose. The purpose verily Love.
~ Wald Wassermann