Conscious Living
Are You Conscious or Unconscious? by John Robson
“Most people don’t live aware lives. They live mechanical lives, mechanical thoughts — generally somebody else’s — mechanical emotions, mechanical actions.” — Anthony de Mello
“Of course I’m conscious!” you reply. But are you really?
The truth is that most of us are basically asleep all the time. We’re lost in thoughts of the past and the future. We’re unconscious of the habits and beliefs that keep us stuck in the same old patterns. We’re oblivious to what’s possible for us.
We only truly live life when we are present to the moment. And being present means being fully conscious of what’s going on – within us and around us – so we can participate fully and authentically in the opportunities that present themselves.
It’s only when we can be present to the moment that we can grow in relationships, abundance, health, service, creativity and consciousness.
When we are unaware, we unconsciously choose the way we always have in the past. And those old patterns don’t usually serve our highest interests. As de Mello said, we “live mechanical lives.”
When was the last time you were aware of being aware? That is being conscious.
When was the last time you had an original creative thought?
How can we become aware? It’s quite simple, really. All we need to do is to STOP and pay attention! What does this mean?
When we pay attention, we bring our minds into the present moment. We’re no longer lost in thoughts or feelings connected with the past or future. We become fully conscious of what’s really happening, both inside and outside of ourselves, right now.
With awareness, we can tune into our senses. We can go more deeply into ourselves with openness and honesty. This gives space to what is. And this, in turn, often brings us new understanding — a new level of truth for us.
For example, when I STOP and pay attention, I may begin to notice:
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