A man stands in a busy city street, eyes closed, surrounded by glowing blue and orange energy fields.

A Real Life Example Let’s say you’re someone who usually gets angry when someone cuts you off on the road. That’s a conditioned habit — a pattern you’ve repeated over time. As you develop awareness, it’s like you gain more space around that moment. You still notice the person cutting you off. You still feel the frustration. You might even hear the thought: “What a jackass that guy is for cutting me off.” But instead of reacting automatically, you notice the thought… you feel the anger arise… and you choose not to react the way you used to. That’s awareness. See more