Have you ever sat down to a beautiful meal, only to never taste a bite? Have you ever driven down one road only to suddenly find yourself cruising down another? Sometimes, we are asleep and awake at the same time. Our eyes are open, our mouth chewing, but we cannot see or taste what is right in our midst. We lose awareness of the present moment. The same is true of our relationship with God. It's not that the Presence has suddenly moved away. God is always here, but we stop being aware of the gift right in our midst. How might you more fully awaken to the Presence?