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, in my opinion;
Not watching television-been 12 years for me.
Not following the crowd ..new phone, new car, new shoes.
Knowing that everything has been a deception-dig for alternate info.
Knowing Evil has hidden what we need to get back to God.
Not being afraid to tell the truth, not being afraid to be made fun of.
Trying to put God in front of everything I do.
Not being selfish-sacrifice and service to and for others.