The first stage in the progressive development of our conscious self awareness is a breaking away from the sociocultural dependancy upon others for the basis of our opinions and ideological constitution. Through the evolution of who we are through criticism, synthesis and refinement we develop a freedom, a true autonomy and agency of the self. This development of the freedom of the self is an exellent foundation for developing an inspired and empowered individuality which we can refine further through elaboration, introspection and meditation in the exploration and development of our consciousness, self awareness and perceptual capacity.