I once belonged to a cult where awareness, non-attachment and being present were highly valued and practiced. Being aware didn't protect against craziness, though: cult members observed the panorama as it unfolded in the moment and yet remained deluded fools who believed in guardian angels and the prophetic powers of their leader. What is the relationship between awareness and insight?
Or for that matter, awareness and reality?
Or for that matter, awareness and non-attachment?
Some would say that "true" or otherwise higher awareness would definitely confer insight, seeing things as they are, and non-attachment. I'm not so sure myself.