The word awake is becoming far more popular in recent years. Yet so many of the people saying the word are mumbling it from a semi-conscious state. So it is very clear that the word has a very loose definition when used in such context.

I would very much like to change that. I have a very clear idea in my mind of what it means to be awake, but I recognize that from another's perspective, that idea of mine will amount to little more than sleep-talking.

I don't have much to give on this one, but I am determined to find out as many interpretation of this word as possible, so I am offering 10 STEEM to the author of the best explanation.

It's incredibly simple. Just post a comment and tell us what you think it means to be awake. If your explanation is long, feel free to make a post too in order to increase your chances of earning something for your time. But make sure you still post the explanation as a comment too.

Also, I intend to define the term myself when I announce the winner a week from now. But I am hoping to have my mind changed before that day arrives, as for me that would mean I have learned something significant in the process.

To help garner as many explanations as possible, I ask that you resteem this post to allow your followers to participate, but I will not disqualify entrants who do not.

I won't drag this post out any longer, as I am hoping that the real gems of this post will be in the comments section.

So tell us;

What does it mean to be awake?

I will choose a winner personally in seven days from now. Good luck.