Alertness

– is the quality or state of being constantly attentive Idiomatic Expressions

– responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
 Keep weather eye open
to be on guard
Etymology  Quick on the draw
able to quickly respond the situation
From Italian word “all’erta” or “all’erto”, means on the
 Keep one’s ear to the ground
watch, on the height.
to devote attention to watching or listening for clues
“all” – on the as to what is going to happen
 In the work
“erta/erto” – watch, lookout, watchtower worked on or produced
 Presence of mind
Synonyms
ability to remain calm and take quick sensible motion
 Cautiousness – careful to avoid potential dangers
Manifestation
 Attentiveness – paying close attention to something.
 Sharpness –quality or state of being sharp.  Always keep both eyes and ears open.
 Activeness – characterized by energetic activity.  Be aware of warning signals.
 Readiness – state of being full prepared for  Hold on to what’s right before being tempted.
something.  Warn others of possible danger.
 Stay away from unsafe place.
Antonyms
Biblical Application
 Careless – failure to give sufficient attention to avoid
harm or errors. “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will
 Reckless – without thinking or caring about the come”
consequence of a situation. Mark 13:33
 Thoughtlessness - lacking in consideration for others.
 Unwariness – not cautious.
 Unawareness – having no knowledge at a situation or
fact.
Quotations

“Whatever you do, do with deep alertness, then even

small things become sacred.” – Rajneesh

“If we make sure we stay in a state of conscious

alertness for the next synchronicity, our minds stay on
the positive and off our fear and doubt.” – James
Redfield

“Mental alertness is not awareness. Mental awareness

only enhances your survival instincts. It does not take
you towards liberation.” – Jaggi Vasudev

“Alertness is the hidden discipline of familiarity” – David

Whyte

“Through meditation one has to achieve a dreamless

sleep with full alertness. Once this happens, the drop
falls into the ocean and becomes the ocean.” - Rajneesh