Earth's progression through the densities

[zenmaster]

That's funny. I started using the "field of consciousness" concept then found a much better conceptualization with "density".

Is it possible then for you to assist me with understanding why the need to layer density into eight levels, as opposed to simply recognizing it as progression and direction?

There are developmental stages or levels of experiential distortion provided within that direction of progression. Take a look at Spiral Dynamics, derived from Clare Grave's Graves' "Emergent Cyclic Levels of Existence Theory", which identifies movement through valuing memes within the 3D subdensities.