Hi Henners,
This thread has really got me thinking.
For me, being truly awake/gifted is rarely realised by the individual, but by people outside recognising these abilities. Even when a gifted/awake individual becomes self aware I believe nobility and subtlety are the true markers to look out for. Not someone who shoots off their perceived abilities and beliefs.
I personally, haven't decided if Im awake/gifted. I dont think its for me to decide. It was put to me from a younger age that I had something.
All I know is that there has always been a knowing that the world we are presented with is not the world we really live in and I strive to develop myself further in order to understand where we really are, what our//my purpose is.
Peace
Regards
Iain