If consciousness assumes all forms, does that mean physical objects possess their own awareness?

Imagining consciousness as a hidden entity, a ghost in a machine, or an invisible watcher imports a dualistic assumption into a nondual framework. This projection confuses nonduality with animism. Animism posits that physical objects possess separate souls, creating a scenario where countless invisible subjects populate a space.

Nonduality presents consciousness as the fundamental reality of existence. An environment, such as a physical room, operates as a modulation of awareness. The conceptual error lies in fragmenting consciousness into isolated pieces and distributing those pieces into physical boundaries. Awareness constitutes the totality of the room itself, serving as a continuous presence that encompasses every item. A chair does not possess awareness; rather, awareness assumes the shape, weight, and texture of the chair. ●