Simple examples of  Awigo in Daily Life

Awigo is not just a philosophy for deep reflection. It is a living framework that can be applied to, everyday choices, from how we sit in a chair to how we speak in conversation. In each moment, Awareness observes, Ego expresses its needs, and the "I" Self harmonises the two, creating peace and wisdom in that moment. 

Below are some simple, relatable examples of Awigo in daily life.

 

Posture

Awareness: 'I’m slouching.'

Ego: 'Good posture is healthier and looks better.'

“I” Self: 'I’ll sit straighter but still keep comfortable.'

Peace & wisdom: A posture that supports both health and ease.

 

Eating

Awareness: 'I’m reaching for another biscuit.'

Ego: 'It tastes good, I want more.'

“I” Self: 'I’ll enjoy one more, then stop, better for me.'

Peace & wisdom: Pleasure without overindulgence.

 

Conversation

Awareness: 'They’ve said something I disagree with.'

Ego: 'I want to defend my view.'

“I” Self: 'I’ll share my perspective calmly and listen too.'

Peace & wisdom: Dialogue instead of conflict.

 

Work

Awareness: 'I’ve been working for hours without a break.'

Ego: 'I need to finish this task.'

“I” Self: 'I’ll pause for ten minutes, then come back fresher.'

Peace & wisdom: Productivity with self-care.

 

Decision-Making

Awareness: 'I’ve been invited to an event.'

Ego: 'I want to go, but I’m also tired.'

“I” Self: 'I’ll check how I feel after resting a bit, then decide.'

Peace & wisdom: Respecting both desire and wellbeing.

 

Emotional ResponseAwareness: 'I feel irritation rising.'

Ego: 'I want to express my frustration.'

“I” Self: 'I’ll take a breath, then respond thoughtfully.'

Peace & wisdom: Emotion acknowledged without escalation.

 

I’m on my way to work, I call into my regular coffee shop for my morning coffee, only to find an unusually long queue of customers, my initial thought is, (ego, fear) I’m going to be late for work, I then observe (awareness, being aware of the effect of the coffee, and the circumstances, tells me I can make up the time), I work a lot better if I have a coffee before I go to work and feel I more relaxed, (“I”self) Wait for your coffee calmly unflustered, you will feel better after you’ve had your coffee and get to work.   Peace and wisdom in the moment.

 

Let’s break it down clearly in the awigo flow:

• Ego: reacts with fear, “I’ll be late, I’ll look bad, this isn’t good for me.” Ego is doing its protective job.

• Awareness: steps back, observes both the queue and the bigger picture (“I can make up the time, and coffee helps me function more smoothly”). Awareness puts ego’s fear into context.

• “I” self: harmonises, chooses calmly to wait, recognising that the benefit of the coffee outweighs the temporary anxiety of delay.

Peace and wisdom in the moment: instead of agitation, there is calm, clarity, and reality.

This is Awigo in everyday life, the framework guiding a small but meaningful decision toward harmony.

Awigo: in Social Circles example

(Awareness) All my friends think that that person is great and we should be like them. I don’t really like them. (Ego, fear of rejection) I want to be ok with my friends. (“I” self) I can pretend to like that person to maintain relationships with my friends, whilst having my own likes.

 

Let’s break it down clearly in the awigo flow:

Your friends all admire someone and expect you to feel the same. But inwardly, you don’t particularly like that person.

• Awareness: “I notice my friends’ enthusiasm and my own lack of it. These are simply different perceptions.”

• Ego (fear of rejection): “If I admit I don’t like this person, my friends might turn against me.”

• “I” self: “I can maintain harmony by going along with my friends on the surface, while still holding my own preferences privately. I don’t need to deny myself, but I don’t need to create unnecessary conflict either.”

Peace and wisdom: you preserve friendships while remaining authentic to yourself.

 

 

Understanding the process of Awigo and how it already works in our lives helps us to apply it other situations eventually becoming automatic, resulting in peace and wisdom in that moment

 

 

Through these simple practices, Awigo reveals itself as a living companion. It is not about controlling life, but about harmonising the natural movements within us, Awareness, Ego, and the “I” Self.

 

Everyday peace and wisdom arise not from perfection, but from small acts of balance in the present moment.

 

So we can see how the process works, it’s a case of learning to apply it to situations we don’t usually apply it to, and producing peace and wisdom in them.

 

Through awareness, we perceive which aspect of ego is at play in a given moment, allowing the ‘I’ self to harmonise the two.

Becoming aware of the little examples and how and why they work, can help us understand the process and apply to other situations in our life’s

 

Physical Pain: The Stubbed Toe

You’re walking barefoot at home and catch your toe on the corner of the table. The sharp pain comes instantly.

In that moment, Awigo unfolds like this:

• Awareness: simply notices — “There’s pain in my toe.” It observes without panic, giving you space between the sensation and your reaction.
  
  

• Ego: jumps in protectively — “That table’s always in the way!” or “I’m so clumsy!” Ego wants the pain to stop and looks for control.
  
  

• The “I” self: steps forward to harmonise — “Yes, that really hurts. Let’s sit down, take a breath, and see if the toe’s alright.”
  
  

Peace doesn’t come from the pain disappearing; it comes from meeting it calmly and caring for yourself wisely.

Pain becomes information, not identity.