How do I attain Consciousness

I reach for the horizon of awareness, A distant sun just beyond my grasp, I stand at the shore of this vast ocean, Ready to wade into its depths, Unsure of how far the tides will carry me. First, I must still the winds of my mind, I close my eyes, and a storm of thoughts swirls, If I could catch just one drifting leaf, I might find the gateway to the infinite sky. Next, I surrender to the night’s embrace, To fall asleep with a mind like a placid lake, No ripples of thought to disturb its surface, Half-awake, I float through misty dreams, Echoes of desires yet to be fulfilled. The third step, perhaps a posture of grace, To bend and breathe in harmony with the earth, To let my spirit rise like morning mist, Touching a realm where all is serene, Only to fade as daylight returns. I drink from the wisdom of sages and saints, Their words flow like rivers, soothing but fleeting, Perhaps I should journey to the valley of compassion, Lend a hand to a fellow traveler on this road, Maybe then, the path to consciousness will reveal itself.