Awareness and How It's Changing My Life

"The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness."- Lao Tzu

I haven't always been aware, I can admit that.  For most of my life I've let my mind travel constantly, never once truly being aware of what that was doing to my being and my heart, and never being fully aware of my behavior and surroundings.  I finally woke up.  I realized that awareness is key to living and if we aren't aware in our lives, then bad things happen.

I watch and read the news a lot as well, and most stories I feel, can be prevented if people were just more aware.  In the hustle and bustle of life however, being aware falls second hand to other feelings and emotions we possess.  But it shouldn't be.  Being aware should always be a priority, above the rest. 

In practicing more awareness, I am also finding that that I am more calm and peaceful within.  I am able to focus my awareness and energy on the present moment, without thinking too much of the yesterdays and tomorrows,which I love.  Of course practicing more awareness is not a piece of cake and something that will change everything overnight.  For me at least, a practice is something you have to do everyday, even if you master it. 

This weekend was truly lovely and I really focused my attention on being aware, taking everything in with the time, and just being me.  It sounds so easy to do, yet so many of us, including myself, forget how important it is to be aware all the time.

I have to thank my guy for this.  He is one of the most aware people I know and he has helped to teach me how to do the same, for my own good.

Life is all about learning and growing and with my birthday only two months away, I am falling more in love with all the things I learn and all the growth I've made.

To being aware and taking everything in.