Folks I would like to ask what your opinion of being awake is.

For me it is the ability to think for myself. While I have things I wish were true I am able to put that on a shelf and find things that are true. I think it is the will to put my wishes to the side and except what can be proven over what I personally wish to be true. It is a painful thing to do at times because there are some truths I just do not want to face, I think that is true of all of us but I know that until I can stand against what we face with truly open eyes I will always wonder if I fell asleep again and didn't even notice. There is one thing that I do not need proof for and never will need proof for and that is my God. He is a feeling more than truth. He is much more to me than what anything in this world can offer. He is my strength and direction. Share with me if you will what you believe it is to be awake. All replies welcome with no judgement.

For me it is hard to put in words. A gut feel, type of intuition. Never been a real follower or groupee. Independent thinker, not much of a talker, but always listening, researching, self discovery. Self relient. Looking for the hidden agenda or motivation of others. Sceptic. Trust more in the natural world than man made. Adversary brings knowledge and strength. A fighter never give up. Not sure where all this is going but hope I live to see and understsnd the truth. Feel something divine is driving us to that end/new beginning.