What Is The Nature Of Consciousness?

[Dude111]

I find that one of the most puzzling things in the universe is consciousness or to put it another way,the realisation of our own existence.

I know that most people will probably look at their awareness of their inner self as their very soul. All sorts of confusing questions come to mind when we consider our own conscious mind. Why is my consciousness inside of this particular body and not another one? Did it exist before we were born or will it exist after we die? Animals appear to have a rudimentary state of consciousness but it doesnt appear that they are actually aware of their own existence in the same way that we are. (Even though we are animals also)

Any other opinions?