I understand that this would be true, but I'm not sure I understand why it's essential? In an ideal world, wouldn't we all be on an equally high level of awareness and functionality? Or have I simply misunderstood you?

I do agree with the other things you're saying, but I wanted to add that I believe another major purpose in life is to use the gifts and talents we were born with for the betterment of mankind. As opposed to using it to harm others or not using it at all.

Although I realize that these gifts and talents manifest themselves in subtle ways in a lot of people and can be difficult to know (I suppose that would go back to self-awareness).