The act of paying attention contains tremendous power.
Self-awareness includes awareness of your body.
Don't censor incoming data through denial.
Everyone knows how to choose; few know how to let go. But it's only by letting go of each experience that you make room for the next. The skill of letting go can be learned, and once learned you will enjoy living much more spontaneously.
If you want something, give it
One person's enemy is another person's best friend. My favorite food might give you a rash.