The Javanese words “eling lan awas” literally mean “remember and be aware”. Eling lan awas (ELA) is one of the the core concepts in Javanese world view which represents how Eastern psychologies understand the basis of happiness. In this study, ELA was developed as a model of the cultivation of awarefulness and defined as a process of noticing one’s own mind by being aware of manas which is part of human mind consisting of thoughts, feelings, and emotions connected to the storehouse of memories. Using this model, eight undergraduate students participated and gradually practiced five main skills every day for six weeks: (1) relaxation, (2) awarefulness of the body, (3) awarefulness of manas, (4) forgiveness, and (5) welas asih (compassionate heart). In practicing ELA, audio files and reflective readings were used and sent on-line for participants’ every-day practice. To track the process leading to awarefulness, participants were provided with online daily logbook. This model was validated by testing participants’ awarefulness after practicing ELA. The level of awarefulness were measured by using Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) in pre- and post-practice of ELA. The data were analyzed using Wilcoxon Sign Rank test. The result showed that the mean level of awarefulness among participants was significantly improved (Z=-2,243; p=0,025). This model can be of benefit to students in becoming awas (aware) in their daily activities as a support for their personal spiritual growth in an academic setting.

Key words: eling lan awas, manas, awarefulness