I am awake.

[Sacred Fool]

Can someone please help me? In this context, what exactly does "awake" mean? When people use the term, do they mean they are simply aware of "something" beyond the self? Is there a connection to "the beyond" implied?

Is this different from mere psychological awareness of one's thoughts and actions? Does it imply any responsibility or re-orientation of principles or activities? Would people who refer to themselves as "awake" seem to act differently than others to an outside observer?

Thanks.
~p~

Has everyone been getting enough sleep lately. Not me!