{acp _pattern 248}{acp top-intro/}Open eyes, open ears, open mind, open heart.Awareness is seeing and knowing what is happening in your locale, the world, and within yourself. It is a constant state of being connected to humanity, your soul and Hashem. Awareness breeds concern and helps to refine the other middot.Suggested practices:
- Try and notice 3 new things on your daily commute (sign, tree, house, etc…) that you haven’t noticed before.
- Become aware of your breathing when you are driving or performing tasks. Do you tend to hold your breath? Practice active awareness with your breath this week, being conscious of full breaths.
- Find a way to engage in a local event that you normally don’t attend so you can become more aware of your local community.{acp /top-intro}
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