comment: >
context: This is a friendly reminder to read our rules.
  Remember, /r/Showerthoughts is for showerthoughts, not "thoughts had in the shower!"
  (For an explanation of what a "showerthought" is, please read this page.)
  Rule-breaking posts may result in bans. >
  
  can I say that I am more self aware than I was in the past while still acknowledging that my self awareness is plainly very lacking? >
  
  You were self aware prior to the acknowledgement. The acknowledgement had no effect on you being self aware.