Are You Conscious?

by WiredBerries Editors — December 17, 2007

Living consciously may seem like a no-brainer, but it is actually a lifestyle, a skill, and an art that few master. It's not a one-time event or activity, but a way of life. The concept is deceptively simple: Be conscious, and think about why you do what you do. But to make conscious choices rather than doing things "just because" can actually be quite challenging, and may require us to "rewire" the way we think. It is easier to live life on autopilot, and to just keep doing what we always do, simply because that's what we're used to doing. Conscious living calls for breaking out of routines that aren't productive so that we can begin to have the lives we really want.

One of the best ways to live consciously is to make reflecting on your life a regular routine through keeping a journal and/or meditating or reflecting on your day. The important thing is to give your life conscious consideration so that you really know and understand your life for what it is, and can make course corrections when needed.