Ramananda (John E. Welshons) says : “It is ALWAYS a good idea to remind ourselves – on a daily basis – to stay AWAKE. One practice I have done every day for about twenty-five years is to remind myself – during morning meditation – of the following Truth: “Today may be my last day on Earth – or the last for someone I love. In Light of that, how do I want to spend this day? . . . How do I want to treat people? What do I want to fill my mind with? Do I want to be Loving or cranky? . . . caustic or kind? . . . selfish or generous? Fearful or peaceful?” I find this simple practice to be a GREAT reminder.”