A thought

Every moment of consciousness is its own form of meditation. No particular bodily position necessary. Only a total awareness of everything brought on by the choices one makes from moment to moment.

[Black Sheep]

I agree and disagree with you atm. :) Perhaps it is different for those more advanced/skilled, but for myself, there is a distinct difference for me, on/off the proverbial mat. BUT, also, mediation is a lifestyle. And found it really helpful to take every moment as an opportunity for awareness and as a meditation. I imagine there are people whose LIVE meditation, or have total awareness in each moment.

So my question, what have you found helpful in bringing total awareness in every moment?

[GoldenLioness]

Focusing on my breath helps me to stay totally aware. If I find my thoughts running off, I remind myself of my breath and this brings an "outer" awareness so to speak of what is happening; then I become conscious of my thoughts in a third person view rather than thinking them in first person.