Awareness is described as consciousness and knowledge. It is the key to everything, from appreciation to change. Think about it; how would you ever be able to derive pleasure from the beauty of a warm, gorgeously glowing amber-colored fading sunset, the sweet, mesmerizing melodious songs of the spring birds at dawn or the grounding experience of feeling the warmth and texture of a pristine sandy-white beach at the foot of a sensually beautiful bluish-green body of forever-extending water without awareness?
Awareness also serves us as a catalyst for the desire for something more, something new or something different. Being aware of the contrast of what we are experiencing in our life that we cherish, love and makes us feel complete versus what is in our experience that makes us feel sad, uneasy or unsettled, is the spark for action. We may not know what action to take at this point, but we do know, by using our feelings as our barometer, that we are not satisfied, happy or flourishing where we are. As humans, it is natural for us to always look for more. More pleasure, more fulfillment, more fun, more experiences, more money, etc. This is not a bad thing. Our lives are meant to be enjoyed. Life is a miracle, as is this earth and everything it offers.
Now that the awareness of “what is” and the awareness of “what’s next” has been unlocked, it is time for the awareness of knowledge to step up. Alleged knowledge may be found around every corner and shows up in forms of advise from people you may or may not know and media in all forms, screen, print and airwaves. Some of this alleged knowledge, especially in the form of tangible evidence and time-tested concepts is authentic and true and can definitely make a difference in areas of your life. Other portions of this knowledge is simply other people’s opinions, some of which you will resonate and some of which you will not. The responsibility and choice of embodying this knowledge must be yours. What works and is right for one of us does not always equate to what is right for the whole.
So, how do you decide what is right for you? Again the answer is awareness, awareness of who you are at the core of your being, awareness of your values and awareness of what you require to experience in order for you to become who you are meant to be. No one, other than yourself, has the answers for this type of awareness. This type of awareness actually has its own special set of keys, which again are unique for every individual, but my favorite, because of the amazing insight I have received from it, is journaling with the core of who I am, my soul.
People journal in different ways for different reasons, but what has worked for me when I need to receive awareness for something in my life is to journal in a question-and-answer-format. When I come to a fork in the road and am not sure which way to turn, I ask the question, addressing my inner wisdom, i.e. God, who I personally believe resides in all of our souls and is at the tips of our fingertips every time we take the time to tap in. After the question is written, I then let the answer flow out from my pen, and the result is a magical, divinely-inspired individual road map for my greatest good that frees me from all further confusion by the sheer feeling of knowingness, lightness and inspiration.
I invite you to create a space for yourself that is uniquely calming, comfortable and beautiful and gift yourself some time where you will not be interrupted and give this type of journaling a try in your own space of love, openness and trust.
