Awareness. 33

Awareness

Is the key to every door

My choice is not to allow

Anger impatiens or any other

Unwholesome mind states

But it happens all the time

It's a very deeply ingrained habit

Maybe even a biological imperative

When I become aware of the thoughts

That are creating these states

It becomes possible to replace them with

Gratitude and good humor

When I become aware that

I am gulping down my lunch

Thorough chewing becomes possible

And over eating is less likely

With awareness shallow breathing 

Can become deep, slow and diaphragmatic

Directionless thought trains can turn into

Focused attention to the project at hand

Awareness

Is the key to every door

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