Sleep/Dream Consciousness

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Ramana mentioned a 'subtle ego' that is active when we dream. What

is this state of consciousness?

 

I wake from the sleep state feeling wonderful. I believe it is the

absense of ego identification which allows this during this time?

 

I noticed recently when watching a movie the same state of

consciousness I have when dreaming. It felt almost identical. I was

lost in the movie and noticing it allowed me to remain in that state

for over a day. I felt unmovable, grounded, my focus of attention

had been ripped from the physical world and now was free.

 

I've become confused, wondering if this is being more conscious or

less conscious. I understand that while getting older there is a

tendency to escape by letting one's attention roam free. Attaching

to whatever floats by. One can achieve the same feeling as during

sleep and dreaming for short intervals during the day. One's

attention is simply not focused.

 

Where to go from here?