So how would you see this total consciousness?

This question has the same error as the general interpretation of the Descartes line. “You” or “I” could not see a total consciousness if it truly is the natural state of the mind because the individual does would not exist. This can be likened to the idea of Nirvana or enlightenment which many people are trapped trying to “Let go” of their ego in order to achieve enlightenment. However these people don’t realize the act of trying to achieve enlightenment is the act of the ego, so as long as they try to achieve enlightenment they have ego and can’t let it go to achieve enlightenment.