As part of Reality Checks, some people, including I, try to increase their awareness. I'm under the impression that people who practice All Day Awareness try to do this constantly. I also think children do this naturally, more easily. As we grow older, it becomes more difficult.

It is advised to focus on all 5 of the senses, to achieve the increase in awareness. Although I think this helps, I don't think it's the core of it. Increasing awareness doesn't just mean paying more conscious attention to our senses of sight, hearing, etc.

When nothing important is happening, it seems some essential part of my consciousness takes a 'back seat' to the rest of my mind. I'll think, I'll worry about the day, but I'm not really there. It's hard for me to articulate exactly what I mean by this. Whatever it is, why does it happen? Might it serve some evolutionary advantage? Does anyone know what I'm talking about, or have input?