Awareness is the key to transformation. Being aware of who you are and your current assumptions and habits is your true starting point. The moment you become aware of your illusions (attachments), and identify them, you are liberated. The discovery leads to recovery and enables you to “allow” things to be as they are.
One of the most important decisions in your life is to “be present”. Once you commit to your intention and “show up”, your journey to a state of continuous enlightenment has begun.
Only those who are “available” and “present” have the ability to respond. If you are not aware, present and available in your own life, you cannot respond. You can only react.