The first meditation of a man. There are seeds of Enlightenment. We want to become more conscious of our awareness. Awareness is always present. It is always available to us. It isn’t dependent on ability or age. It is what we are.

You can enjoy peace and tranquility when you tune into the sea of awareness. It’s amazing that we have this amazing resource at our disposal, but we rarely notice and use it.

Here are a few ways to bring present moment awareness into your everyday life.

• Decide on a specific prompt that will cause you to take a few conscious breaths—perhaps each time you stop at a traffic light or access your email account.Just take a few moments to notice your inhale, the space immediately following the inhale, then the exhale and the space immediately following that.
• Periodically stop and notice what is going on in and around you. Ask yourself, “Right now, what am I doing, feeling, hearing, smelling …”

It’s amazing how noticing your breath can connect you with the present moment and align you with the sea of awareness. You are consciously paying attention to what is happening right now.

The steadier your connection to conscious awareness will become if you incorporate practices like these. The paradigm will shift from one of highs and lows to one that is harmonious, light-filled, and expansive. Awareness will remind you that you are capable and beautiful. Great feedback!

Simply close your eyes and breathe, it is possible to meditate on your own. For 15 to 20 minutes, watch your breath, inhale and exhale. Longer is better than five minutes.