When we fall asleep at the wheel of a car, typically the result isn't very good (unless the car isn't moving). I believe the same is true for life in general. We are asleep (unconscious) when we aren't aware of the present moment. And when this happens, our brain relies more and more on autopilot, and is forced to phase out its reliance on us (the soul). Most people live in that semi-conscious state where they mindlessly (or more specifically, soullessly) live their lives. Mindfulness is the awake state of being; but when not being mindful of the present moment, our brains get into a foggy, autopilot mode often accompanied with daydreams (some based on the past, future, worries, etc).
At least this is what I notice from my own experience. It's as if the soul doesn't like to deal with experience that it doesn't want to deal with, so it retreats into its shell of unconsciousness as a defense mechanism. The point here is to carry mindfulness wherever you go, don't let your brain adapt to unconsciousness. In other words, don't let mindlessness become a habit. This has happened with me, but in time I notice (with great effort) myself awakening. I've been practicing mindfulness (and meditation when I can) for a few years now, and I still feel as if I'm never fully awake (but I do notice improvement).
At least this is what I notice from my own experience. It's as if the soul doesn't like to deal with experience that it doesn't want to deal with, so it retreats into its shell of unconsciousness as a defense mechanism. The point here is to carry mindfulness wherever you go, don't let your brain adapt to unconsciousness. In other words, don't let mindlessness become a habit. This has happened with me, but in time I notice (with great effort) myself awakening. I've been practicing mindfulness (and meditation when I can) for a few years now, and I still feel as if I'm never fully awake (but I do notice improvement).
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