Consciousness

Consciousness

What do you understand by the word consciousness? What does it mean to be conscious? Those who are familiar with meditation might have an idea what I am talking about. Consciousness if I may describe it simply is being present in every moment as it happens. In the East they talk a lot about being here now. They have practiced this for centuries and it is a concept that the West leaning world needs to embrace to have a fuller experience of life. 

Consciousness savors every moment as it happens. It is about getting absorbed into what is happening right here, right now and not allowing your mind to get distracted by anything else. Consciousness does not concern itself with the moment that is gone or the next moment. It is only focused on this moment. When a conscious person is eating his all focus is on the food he is eating. He doesn’t think about what he will eat tomorrow or what he ate yesterday. He learns to enjoy what he is doing right now. 

A conscious person sees the wonder of the ordinary because he pays attention to it. He acts with the innocence and curiosity of a child because children are some of the most conscious people alive in any age. In our adult lives we miss out on life because we are either thinking of what has been or what will be. Rarely do we find ourselves in the moment yet life happens in the moment. When was the last time you took time to savor the beauty of the clouds as they move across the sky? Or even the clarity of the blue sky? When was the last time you saw beauty in the neighborhood you live in? Right now, there is beauty all around you if only you pay attention. To be conscious is to be aware of what is to the exclusion of everything else. Your perception of God’s blessing in your life will change dramatically when you begin to live consciously. 

It is more like what the bible speaks of when it encourages us to walk in the spirit or walk by faith. It happens as we learn to live moment by moment. Again when you look at children, they have zero concerns about what will happen the next moment. They are completely absorbed by what is going on around them in this moment to the exclusion of everything else. They have no time to remain stuck on what is gone. They let bygones be bygones and simply think about how to make the most of this present moment. They are not overly concerned for tomorrow for they believe tomorrow will take care of itself. 

How much more of the blessings of life will you savor by choosing to live consciously? I invite you to explore some of the things you need to watch out for by getting yourself a copy of my book Blessed to be a Blessing. Call or text +254725832477

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