The Big 5 of a Better Life

AwarenessIs simply noticing things, it is what we choose to bring our attention andconsciousness to. You have the power to choose what you become aware ofand what you give your attention to. This is one of your most powerful alliesin how you experience, evolve and construct your life.PerspectiveThe filters through which our consciousness sees the world, how you areinterpreting what you are aware of. Perspective limits and can modify yourawareness. Getting new, more expansive perspectives will powerfullyupgrade what you can do with your awareness and how you are able toparticipate in your life.ConsciousnessIs the active part of ourselves, what we are present to, what we call agency;our power to choose and act in alignment with our most authentic self.Conscious behavior is in contrast to unconscious behavior. As we grow ourconsciousness, conscious behavior takes over more of our lives andunconscious behaviors are diminished, we feel more empowered and alive.FeedbackIs information that comes in from the outside as a result of our conscious andunconscious behaviors. By bringing awareness to the feedback we arereceiving we get a mirror to the impact of our behavior and have theopportunity to change conscious behavior, grow and change our perspective,and possibly bring unconscious behavior to light.InquiryIs a tool for working with feedback and exploring our own awareness,perspective, and consciousness. It is also a way to explore relationships andinteractions with others without interference from our own perspective.Inquiry can be a method for supporting others to become aware of their ownunconscious behaviors, beliefs, and perspectives. Inquiry brings light intounexplored places.