consciousness
//ˈkɒnʃəsnəs//
Noun
1
The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings and one's own existence, thoughts, and feelings.
After the accident, he slowly regained consciousness.
2
The awareness or perception of something by a person; the fact of being conscious of something.
There is a growing consciousness of environmental issues among young people.
3
The totality of a person's thoughts, feelings, and impressions; the mind.
The experience changed her consciousness forever.