Chapter 1 | What is Awareness?

How would you know if you are aware? What are the signs?

There is nothing supernatural about awareness. From my experience there are only moments of experiencing the good and the bad.

A person’s self-awareness will need to be achieved over their lifetime. As I became blessed by realization from life's experiences, it seems walking the path of life is the only way to achieve awareness.

To grow and to keep a healthy body, we all need to be fed food daily. Similarly, that’s how we gain awareness – we have to consume the good things in life, and the bad that comes along with it.

Wisdom needs to be fed. The mind, body and soul need a myriad of experiences to achieve wisdom.

When someone asks me “how do you know when you are aware”, I don’t really have a definitive answer because every individual in this world was born to be different.

Our life path is different, our taste for food and lifestyle preferences are definitely different.

As my years wore on, I observed and learnt that every person’s life is shaped by the place where they were born in; the surroundings; the family environment, the workplace, type of friends we keep and most importantly, the type of education that one receives.

One could create their own self-awareness questions based on their life’s journey.

Remember, nothing is definitive or etched in stone.

Apply your journey of awareness according to what is currently happening in your life. Or, not even happening.

The most important thing is to be aware of your thoughts and actions.

The dictionary describes the word awareness as a noun:

"Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact."

So, what are your perceptions of a situation or facts?

When I discovered awareness from life's colourful dramas, or mindfulness as some would call it, my life transformed for the better. Things or people that I viewed as important, or that I needed, slowly faded away.

I became aware of what my soul needed. I learned to let go and discovered the blessings of detachment.

Here’s what we should do to be self aware of our current situation

Sit alone (in a quiet place if possible) - no digital devices, focus on your breathing and start asking questions like those below:

1. Who am I?

2. What am I now?

3. Am I happy?

4. Why did I feel anger?

5. Did I say anything wrong to my friend, colleague or family member?

6. Did I make the right decision at work?

7. Should I say this or that to him or her?

8. Must I do what my boss instructed me to, even though it feels wrong?

9. What action should I take?

10. Do I want to do this or that?

There are many more ways of being self aware. One can search platforms like YouTube or Google to read many articles or better yet, seek a guru. 

The most important thing is to clear your mind. Maybe you could try meditation.

It has helped me a lot and likely has opened up my third eye. I am grateful to be tuned in!

Let me know in the comments if you have anything to add to this article. Or, feel free to share with me stories about your own journey of Awareness. 

Thank you and happy days!