My client Mackenzie described it as a flash of light - and the feeling of being wide awake; able to witness herself in the true aspect of who she is.

This is called 'awakening' - moments of lucidity and clarity - where, as Mackenzie describes - she is able to see everything as it is and instantly is aware that the opposite - the absence of clarity - is akin to "being in a coma".

Sometimes referred to as 'sleep walking through life'; at first glance it would appear that we are functioning in a reasonably effective way, but when we look deeper, we see that there is much that we are doing on automatic pilot; without contemplating, without being attentive to how we feel and without asking our self if the choices that we continue to make are indeed the right ones for who we are.

When you are not fully present and awake, you actually forgo your free will choice and you are not able to live your awakened ideals.

Mackenzie described how much she enjoyed the feeling of being able to see everything with clarity; and admitted that she eagerly awaited the next flash of light that she hoped would come soon.  At this stage, she believed that it was something beyond her control; something that happened 'to her'.

I was about to explain how awakening was indeed - a conscious choice.

Each time that we make a conscious effort to look for and see what 'is' (true), we shift ourselves into present moment awareness; that is, we become awake and aware - mindful - for as long as we choose to live in this state.  This is akin to choosing whether you experience your life fully attentive or go through the motions of it and the feeling of not being fully in control.

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