Awareness: the state or ability to
perceive, to feel, or to be conscious of events, objective, or sensory
patterns. In this level of consciousness, sense data can be confirmed by
an observer without necessary implying understanding.
I experienced a lesson in awareness today. My love and I went on a beautiful hike today in Nevada City, CA in search of mushrooms. The recent snow has melted but the dampness has lingered creating a decomposing paradise for the fungi! Or so I thought... I have been so used to spotting mushrooms popping out of the pine needles so when I didn't see them I got angry and discouraged. This created a highly negative climate. When I became aware of my attitude and shaped up, I was okay that I had to try harder to find the littlest fungus specimens. My present state of consciousness prevailed and made for a better experience. I was looking up and around rather than at the ground. At times it's difficult to be aware and easy to be caught up in the moment, but experiencing the senses and the now is so much better!
...beauty in the small and hidden things
