It’s Awareness Awareness Week. What does that mean to you (or is it, “for you?”? Prepositional privilege is all too real. It means you need to, first and foremost, be aware of the situation. You must come to terms with things that have finally and mercifully been brought to bear. Possessing a sharper perception is a good start, but not sufficient for a pure, intellectual cleansing. Not working? Grab some Windex and smooth your panes.
Now, it is possible to be in touch with reality without touching. But I never said it would be easy.
This week you ought to set out to gain knowledge on your own. The best thing for all parities is for you to own your personal elucidation. You could, in the beginning, accept things for what they are. But that’s not enough, is it? You must reckon with the past, manage the present and barrel headlong into the future. Something you can’t do without reading material. It’s not like your education ends the day you become aware. If that were the case, this would be an Awareness Awareness Day – instead, it’s a week long. So there’s more awareness where that came from.
Challenge yourself to push on through. When you cross the street, look up. When you hear a distant cry (avian or avuncular), look around. Is there anyone to wave at? Then nod back when the time comes. Show a little solidarity with an earthy wink and a toothy smile. Stay up to date on au courant events, as only you could. Listen to podcasts that focus on awareness, read books about staying in-the-know and watch anything to get you up to speed.
Ultimately, this is about your understanding and cognizance. Realizations can’t happen in a vacuum, unless it’s a Dyson.
When all is said and done, you can’t say you weren’t aware. Because we sent an email reminder about this week’s festivities over a month ago.
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