O40Ds: #4 Awareness . . .

We start living when we take our first breath. We start living better when we are aware of what is unfolding around us, and we adjust our words and or actions to account for our situation at hand, as well as for where we are trying to get to.

But also know this . . . to be aware, gains importance when we grow in knowledge, in skill and yes, over time . . . wisdom. So then – you need to ask of yourself:

How is my awareness?  

Is it turned on, working and getting better? Am I staying out of trouble? Am I getting ahead? Is my health, my finances, and the well being of those I care for, good?

Or am I on another track, that is leveraging my awareness? That what, when or whatever is up to us all to decide upon. And yes . . . you or some may think that there is not much to this decision.

But that's why you must decide.

Because, when we have the right embrace on awareness, we also know we have taken a step up in maturity and in accountability.

So, thanks for thinking about this and in doing what you believe is needed as you move forward. As for the what's ahead? That is a good question.

To help – here are some words shared by others that you may want to keep in mind.

James Thurber wrote: Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in

awareness.

And these words from Nathaniel Branden:

The first step toward change is awareness.

The second step is acceptance.

Last off all . . . Be alert and of sober mind;

your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

-1 Peter 5:8