We Worry About Problems We Don’t Even Have - Alan Watts’ Taoist Wisdom

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  • @trancharlie
    @trancharlie Год назад +529

    Everyone needs Alan Watts in their life.

  • @dmackenzie3528
    @dmackenzie3528 Год назад +428

    “The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.” ― Alan Watts

    • @mase8189
      @mase8189 Год назад +7

      There’s certainly more though or else it would be meaningless

    • @suzybanyon9833
      @suzybanyon9833 Год назад +36

      @@mase8189i don’t think there is a meaning to life.
      I think the quote was saying that we rush around trying to find the perfect career, partner etc and that is just a never ending circle.
      It’s just the mind going around and around.
      We fail to see that just being and not doing is where the happiness lies.
      ❤❤❤

    • @rogerm3708
      @rogerm3708 Год назад +17

      Life doesn't mean anything, it just is

    • @mase8189
      @mase8189 Год назад +3

      @@rogerm3708 That would be so pointless though. I don’t believe that personally.

    • @rogerm3708
      @rogerm3708 Год назад +9

      @@mase8189 It's what you make it. There's no journey that you are destined to go on. Accomplish nothing or everything. Everything you do beyond sustaining your need to exist are selfish wants. If my only selfish want is to collect enough handouts to get high while I am living on the streets, who are you to believe that I should have accomplished more because I don't meet your standards

  • @maximelagace
    @maximelagace Год назад +133

    "The mystery of life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." -Alan Watt 🔥🔥🔥

    • @Malumbrus
      @Malumbrus Год назад +1

      Experience a nightmare then.

    • @MiddleClassMagi
      @MiddleClassMagi Год назад +2

      @@Malumbrus still easier than solving it.

  • @mapleacer9925
    @mapleacer9925 Год назад +97

    I used to worry about everything in life. Then last year life changing events happened, I wouldn't wish it on anyone. It has changed my perspective on life, roles in the house have changed, being able to get up in the morning able to breath easy, talk with a voice, able to walk and manage tasks. Each day is valued so deeply with health. The world is how you see it. I see beauty is the world. Smile each day, be grateful for what you have, be kind as you don't know what hell others are going through unless they tell you ❤❤❤.

    • @carrietimmreck3685
      @carrietimmreck3685 Год назад +5

      Very strong lesson. I too have had circumstances shift everything. I remind myself that none of us get out unscathed in this life. I’ve survived worse and I will survive this too. I see many people worse off than me and those better off than me… I am content on the middle road.
      Thank you for your insights and allowing me to refocus mine🙏

    • @omarbedak9739
      @omarbedak9739 Год назад

      what changes did you go thru?

    • @omarbedak9739
      @omarbedak9739 Год назад

      @@carrietimmreck3685 same with you, what have you survived? what huge circumstance shifts happened to you?

  • @elliotchinneryhinks8554
    @elliotchinneryhinks8554 Год назад +72

    The world needs this man right now sooo badly

    • @bobwilderbeast18
      @bobwilderbeast18 Год назад +2

      You are that man

    • @elliotchinneryhinks8554
      @elliotchinneryhinks8554 Год назад

      @@bobwilderbeast18 I wish I was

    • @thomasupton2664
      @thomasupton2664 Год назад +2

      He's here. He never left.

    • @elliotchinneryhinks8554
      @elliotchinneryhinks8554 Год назад

      @@thomasupton2664 if only

    • @MrJohnDocHolliday
      @MrJohnDocHolliday Год назад

      In esoteric teachings, the statement "In silence and self-confidence, you will find salvation" holds deep significance and can be explored from a spiritual perspective. Let's delve into an esoteric expansion of this statement:
      Silence as Inner Stillness: Silence is not merely the absence of external noise but also a state of inner stillness. It represents the quieting of the mind, the cessation of incessant mental chatter, and the cultivation of a serene and receptive inner space. Through silence, one can connect with the deeper aspects of oneself and attune to the subtle realms of consciousness.
      Self-Confidence as Spiritual Trust: Self-confidence in this context refers to a profound trust in one's own inherent divinity and spiritual nature. It is a recognition of the infinite potential and wisdom that resides within. This self-confidence arises from a deep knowing that one is connected to a greater spiritual reality and possesses the inner resources to navigate life's challenges and seek spiritual growth.
      Salvation as Liberation and Wholeness: In esoteric philosophy, salvation encompasses the liberation of the soul from the limitations of the egoic self and the realization of its true nature. It is the journey towards wholeness, inner harmony, and alignment with higher spiritual truths. Salvation is not external deliverance but an internal process of awakening and self-realization.
      The Power of Silence: Silence has the ability to quiet the noise of the external world and the distractions of the egoic mind. In the stillness of silence, one can access deeper levels of consciousness, intuition, and spiritual insight. It is within this sacred space that profound wisdom, guidance, and inner transformation can unfold.
      Self-Confidence as Inner Knowing: Self-confidence, rooted in spiritual trust, allows one to tap into their intuition and inner knowing. It enables the recognition of one's unique path and purpose, empowering them to make aligned choices and take courageous steps towards spiritual growth and self-realization.
      In summary, the esoteric expansion of the statement suggests that through the cultivation of inner silence and self-confidence, one can find salvation-a deep spiritual liberation and wholeness. By embracing silence, stillness, and self-trust, individuals can access their inner wisdom, connect with higher spiritual truths, and embark on a transformative journey towards self-realization and spiritual awakening.🤔🤔

  • @OnlyThisMoment
    @OnlyThisMoment Год назад +220

    If you flow with the current of life, it will carry you to where you need to go. If you do not flow with the current of life, you will kick and scream but you will still get to where you need to go and so in knowing this, just relax, let go and flow.
    Be like water 🙏

    • @natureisallpowerful
      @natureisallpowerful Год назад +3

      What if the purpose is to not go anywhere? Then do we allow it to carry us along and just see what happens? Purposelessness👍

    • @user-exuytv
      @user-exuytv Год назад +8

      What a bunch of nonsense

    • @OnlyThisMoment
      @OnlyThisMoment Год назад +3

      @@natureisallpowerful Wu Wei. Purposelessness 🙏

    • @GoodFooteFirst
      @GoodFooteFirst Год назад +7

      @@user-exuytv ...said the avatar with a meaningless name.

    • @user-exuytv
      @user-exuytv Год назад +5

      @@GoodFooteFirst he just put together a bunch of gibberish and now thinks it's a wise quote lmao

  • @Paul-th9vr
    @Paul-th9vr Год назад +24

    I read a long time ago that the fear we imagine in a situation is far worse than the reality of the situation.

  • @kennyfoster655
    @kennyfoster655 Год назад +4

    Reading Alan Watts in my early 20s changed the way I think forever...

  • @russellharding3371
    @russellharding3371 Год назад +30

    I always love to hear a bit of Alan Watt's eternal wisdom, spoken with such clarity...
    He was also a bit of a rascal, which is the perfect antidote to Zealotry

    • @MrJohnDocHolliday
      @MrJohnDocHolliday Год назад

      In esoteric teachings, the statement "In silence and self-confidence, you will find salvation" holds deep significance and can be explored from a spiritual perspective. Let's delve into an esoteric expansion of this statement:
      Silence as Inner Stillness: Silence is not merely the absence of external noise but also a state of inner stillness. It represents the quieting of the mind, the cessation of incessant mental chatter, and the cultivation of a serene and receptive inner space. Through silence, one can connect with the deeper aspects of oneself and attune to the subtle realms of consciousness.
      Self-Confidence as Spiritual Trust: Self-confidence in this context refers to a profound trust in one's own inherent divinity and spiritual nature. It is a recognition of the infinite potential and wisdom that resides within. This self-confidence arises from a deep knowing that one is connected to a greater spiritual reality and possesses the inner resources to navigate life's challenges and seek spiritual growth.
      Salvation as Liberation and Wholeness: In esoteric philosophy, salvation encompasses the liberation of the soul from the limitations of the egoic self and the realization of its true nature. It is the journey towards wholeness, inner harmony, and alignment with higher spiritual truths. Salvation is not external deliverance but an internal process of awakening and self-realization.
      The Power of Silence: Silence has the ability to quiet the noise of the external world and the distractions of the egoic mind. In the stillness of silence, one can access deeper levels of consciousness, intuition, and spiritual insight. It is within this sacred space that profound wisdom, guidance, and inner transformation can unfold.
      Self-Confidence as Inner Knowing: Self-confidence, rooted in spiritual trust, allows one to tap into their intuition and inner knowing. It enables the recognition of one's unique path and purpose, empowering them to make aligned choices and take courageous steps towards spiritual growth and self-realization.
      In summary, the esoteric expansion of the statement suggests that through the cultivation of inner silence and self-confidence, one can find salvation-a deep spiritual liberation and wholeness. By embracing silence, stillness, and self-trust, individuals can access their inner wisdom, connect with higher spiritual truths, and embark on a transformative journey towards self-realization and spiritual awakening.🤔🤔

  • @jamesfarrington9030
    @jamesfarrington9030 Год назад +7

    I was so focused with this decades ago. Somewhere along the line I lost my way.

    • @TenderTattie
      @TenderTattie 9 месяцев назад

      I hope in 9 months you’ve managed to find your way some.

  • @chrisolds
    @chrisolds Год назад +79

    Namaste fellow travelers. This moment is perfect, I love listening to this wisdom. Beautiful moment, present moment.

  • @crosstolerance
    @crosstolerance Год назад +4

    Imagine for a second that the structure of society implemented and incorporated the wisdom of Watts. Life would be quite a different reality as it is today.

  • @Auraspure
    @Auraspure 27 дней назад +3

    What i tend to struggle with is the "i have to". I mean nobody is arguing with i have to eat or i have to sleep. But i have to work is a different thing. For me at least. I mean i know i have to earn money to afford eating and a roof above my head, but it makes it a burden for me to know i have to do something to stay alive and keep on living. I cannot simply say i live in the present and go to work and pretend nothing is urging in me to find a way out of the "have to"

  • @Geaxuce
    @Geaxuce Год назад +24

    The older i get the easier this lesson becomes. I used to try and figure out how to use the moment to not have to go to work. Trying to transcend it. All i had to realize is the motion of the tao says that i have a job and so i work. This is my life.

    • @xenos975
      @xenos975 Год назад

      sheesh im the opposite. life gets harder and more miserable. I cants the 🇺🇸 it is such a shit ass country and not made for the living. its a nightmare for children and adults

  • @yoyo-wr9ep
    @yoyo-wr9ep Год назад +6

    A palm tree does not try to oppose the wind ...it gracefully bends with the wind ..🌴🏝🦋🙏💥😇

  • @henrikschmidt2140
    @henrikschmidt2140 Год назад +6

    I’ve watched his basic teachings let’s say nearly a 100 times, and sometimes i don’t even listen that well anymore. But then, randomly I pick up a phrase of him that creates a huge aha-Moment. A freakin genius he was.

    • @seanbain-j5r
      @seanbain-j5r Год назад +4

      I think that's the best process, I'm sure I miss half the point most of the time but the moment I get something It's like an awakening, I'll take that as a win and keep on listening to his lectures and reading his books. The ignorant will laugh at me but the wise will understand.

    • @henrikschmidt2140
      @henrikschmidt2140 Год назад +1

      @@seanbain-j5r yes, absolutely 👍🏻
      I like his book wisdom of insecurity.

  • @youngandrew66
    @youngandrew66 Год назад +34

    In my mid 50s when they creep in, I get the ' everyone else's lives have BIG PURPOSE, BIG MONEY, BIG PLANS' thoughts. Alan says live and love for now - you can't change the past, the future doesn't exist, just the crest of a wave that is THE NOW : be grateful you have that NOW. I try to kick those thoughts lin the existenticles and just live

    • @williamdelong4861
      @williamdelong4861 Год назад +2

      if you had all the money in the world right now would it matter

  • @evanreiter747
    @evanreiter747 Год назад +4

    I think we can all agree if your sitting in the office, we all search for his tapes. He is the father and the mentor need. Whoever you are out there, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I pray for all of us.

  • @nwsanagnwsths
    @nwsanagnwsths Год назад +3

    The center of Zen teaching hungry
    eat tired sleep walk walk or sit sit The principle of simplicity...

  • @suzanneslaw2562
    @suzanneslaw2562 Год назад +23

    Poignant....and soul touching, for me is all I can say right now in this Moment. ❤ Perfect timing, as it's said, for me.
    Thank you ❤🙏❤️ Namaste
    I send great Blessings of Love Light and Energy to you. ❤❤❤❤

    • @tradgedyandhope
      @tradgedyandhope  Год назад +1

      That's amazing 💚

    • @suzanneslaw2562
      @suzanneslaw2562 Год назад

      @@tradgedyandhope Thank you again!✨️🌟❤️

    • @blaineedwards8078
      @blaineedwards8078 Год назад +2

      What about moving my bowels while sleeping, like a 2 for 1? It's a great way to live in the moment when you suddenly shit the bed....DOH!

  • @ClarityInUnderaMinute
    @ClarityInUnderaMinute Год назад +4

    Thank god this guy liked to talk so much, I hope we never run out of Alan Watts

  • @ek3241
    @ek3241 Год назад +9

    God bless you, rest in peace Mr Watts, thank you for posting this, keep it up, Amen

  • @patrickgrisley
    @patrickgrisley Месяц назад

    "Don't force it. Always go with the stream. You may need to use a rudder (LOVE this concept), but don't go against the stream." Beautiful

  • @N1611n
    @N1611n Год назад +57

    Love listening to this wonderful man, thank you for posting.

    • @tradgedyandhope
      @tradgedyandhope  Год назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🔥

    • @joelmasantos879
      @joelmasantos879 Год назад +2

      Allan Watts is a hidden gem 💎, I wish he was alive to see his prophecy manifested in this modern world.

    • @MrJohnDocHolliday
      @MrJohnDocHolliday Год назад

      In esoteric teachings, the statement "In silence and self-confidence, you will find salvation" holds deep significance and can be explored from a spiritual perspective. Let's delve into an esoteric expansion of this statement:
      Silence as Inner Stillness: Silence is not merely the absence of external noise but also a state of inner stillness. It represents the quieting of the mind, the cessation of incessant mental chatter, and the cultivation of a serene and receptive inner space. Through silence, one can connect with the deeper aspects of oneself and attune to the subtle realms of consciousness.
      Self-Confidence as Spiritual Trust: Self-confidence in this context refers to a profound trust in one's own inherent divinity and spiritual nature. It is a recognition of the infinite potential and wisdom that resides within. This self-confidence arises from a deep knowing that one is connected to a greater spiritual reality and possesses the inner resources to navigate life's challenges and seek spiritual growth.
      Salvation as Liberation and Wholeness: In esoteric philosophy, salvation encompasses the liberation of the soul from the limitations of the egoic self and the realization of its true nature. It is the journey towards wholeness, inner harmony, and alignment with higher spiritual truths. Salvation is not external deliverance but an internal process of awakening and self-realization.
      The Power of Silence: Silence has the ability to quiet the noise of the external world and the distractions of the egoic mind. In the stillness of silence, one can access deeper levels of consciousness, intuition, and spiritual insight. It is within this sacred space that profound wisdom, guidance, and inner transformation can unfold.
      Self-Confidence as Inner Knowing: Self-confidence, rooted in spiritual trust, allows one to tap into their intuition and inner knowing. It enables the recognition of one's unique path and purpose, empowering them to make aligned choices and take courageous steps towards spiritual growth and self-realization.
      In summary, the esoteric expansion of the statement suggests that through the cultivation of inner silence and self-confidence, one can find salvation-a deep spiritual liberation and wholeness. By embracing silence, stillness, and self-trust, individuals can access their inner wisdom, connect with higher spiritual truths, and embark on a transformative journey towards self-realization and spiritual awakening.🤔🤔

  • @alexisaac9032
    @alexisaac9032 Год назад +4

    Man I so grateful for bumping into alan watts.

  • @bruth6138
    @bruth6138 Год назад +3

    Realizing that there is no such thing as time is life changing. There is only duration.

  • @usarmyveteran177
    @usarmyveteran177 Год назад +5

    I work, I eat, and I rest. It is good. I am at peace. 🙏

    • @Glenn705
      @Glenn705 Год назад

      No. There is no you doing any of that. It just happens. For no one. For no reason.

  • @zandrokos
    @zandrokos Год назад +13

    Thank you for posting this. I always find these videos at the exact right time.

  • @MackemdownsouthF.T.M
    @MackemdownsouthF.T.M Год назад +13

    It always allows me to find my sleep in the most peaceful of ways because I'm often troubled..lost in a malaise of nothingness. I don't understand me or what I'm doing here 😔

  • @musicloverforever8475
    @musicloverforever8475 Год назад +6

    Truly Brilliant
    Sending Much Love One Consciousness

  • @motivemystic
    @motivemystic 10 месяцев назад

    Wow, what a beautiful speech by Alan Watts! His insights into the human tendency to worry about nonexistent problems really resonated with me. It's so true, we often waste our energy and happiness by fretting over things that may never happen. This video has reminded me to focus on the present moment and appreciate the joy that is right in front of me. Thank you for sharing this profound wisdom!

  • @tapster9657
    @tapster9657 Год назад +4

    He makes me understand, that's it simple, just listen and understand, thank you even though your not here anymore, you are to me

    • @MrJohnDocHolliday
      @MrJohnDocHolliday Год назад

      In esoteric teachings, the statement "In silence and self-confidence, you will find salvation" holds deep significance and can be explored from a spiritual perspective. Let's delve into an esoteric expansion of this statement:
      Silence as Inner Stillness: Silence is not merely the absence of external noise but also a state of inner stillness. It represents the quieting of the mind, the cessation of incessant mental chatter, and the cultivation of a serene and receptive inner space. Through silence, one can connect with the deeper aspects of oneself and attune to the subtle realms of consciousness.
      Self-Confidence as Spiritual Trust: Self-confidence in this context refers to a profound trust in one's own inherent divinity and spiritual nature. It is a recognition of the infinite potential and wisdom that resides within. This self-confidence arises from a deep knowing that one is connected to a greater spiritual reality and possesses the inner resources to navigate life's challenges and seek spiritual growth.
      Salvation as Liberation and Wholeness: In esoteric philosophy, salvation encompasses the liberation of the soul from the limitations of the egoic self and the realization of its true nature. It is the journey towards wholeness, inner harmony, and alignment with higher spiritual truths. Salvation is not external deliverance but an internal process of awakening and self-realization.
      The Power of Silence: Silence has the ability to quiet the noise of the external world and the distractions of the egoic mind. In the stillness of silence, one can access deeper levels of consciousness, intuition, and spiritual insight. It is within this sacred space that profound wisdom, guidance, and inner transformation can unfold.
      Self-Confidence as Inner Knowing: Self-confidence, rooted in spiritual trust, allows one to tap into their intuition and inner knowing. It enables the recognition of one's unique path and purpose, empowering them to make aligned choices and take courageous steps towards spiritual growth and self-realization.
      In summary, the esoteric expansion of the statement suggests that through the cultivation of inner silence and self-confidence, one can find salvation-a deep spiritual liberation and wholeness. By embracing silence, stillness, and self-trust, individuals can access their inner wisdom, connect with higher spiritual truths, and embark on a transformative journey towards self-realization and spiritual awakening.🤔🤔

  • @ravennaidoo8418
    @ravennaidoo8418 Год назад

    Must thank allan watts I recieve his words as soothing relief from the many confusions of existence. The man was exceptionally gifted.

  • @pedridemperi9872
    @pedridemperi9872 Год назад +7

    This man is beautiful

  • @NiinaSKlove
    @NiinaSKlove Год назад +4

    So, what to do when you’re in a limbo state then? Where’s the courage to choose, knowing that you might end up regretting your choice? Where’s the ability to stay calm in the middle of a panic attack? Where’s one to go when in total confusion?
    - What about all the practicalities? There’s no getting around the practicalities, right?
    Suppose I’m just rambling on here, but while videos like these used to calm me, sometimes give me a sense of clarity, now it’s just one big word salad to my ears.

    • @kirstysmith3272
      @kirstysmith3272 Год назад

      Meditate ❤

    • @abelovedflame
      @abelovedflame Год назад

      There's nowhere to go and no one to go there.

    • @twinalphathree9147
      @twinalphathree9147 Год назад +1

      I take Alan with a grain of salt. He had some amazing insights on some things, others, not so much. He himself said he was an entertainer. Albeit an educated entertainer with some profound insights, but an entertainer nonetheless.
      It sounds like your anxious mind is trying to protect you from making a bad decision, as well as catastrophizing about any decision you may make. Any decision can be potentially "regrettable." If all you are doing is playing scenarios over and over in your mind, you may well become paralyzed. Perhaps you might write down the pros and the cons or talk to someone about it.
      Staying calm in the middle of a panic attack? I've had my share and even had someone drive me to the ER. Other times I rode them out. I use the past tense because I haven't had one in a while. Meditation, journaling, exercise, (for some people yoga) and other therapies have helped them to diminish over time. Seeing a therapist has been helpful as well.
      Most of our confusion is of our own making. Talking to someone about our confusion (and the reasons behind it) might give us a helpful perspective.
      Practicing meditation, which is where Alan Watts had some wonderful insights, may bring clarity. It also helps us to come into touch with reality (the world as it is and not as we think about it). The philosopher, Seneca, said, "We suffer more in imagination than in reality." Not that we don't suffer in reality, but we suffer more in our minds. It appears that is what you are dealing with.
      Cheers!

  • @josephsellers5978
    @josephsellers5978 Год назад

    There is good reason to be concerned about events that can be prevented, but have not yet happened. If you didn't worry about them at all, then they are certain to occur.

  • @michaelredd4881
    @michaelredd4881 Год назад +1

    From the "Book of Changes" over 4000 years ago - anxiety and remorse are punishments that we inflict on ourselves.

  • @WisdomKeeper11
    @WisdomKeeper11 Год назад +3

    What a truly wonderful journey this is. Thank you.

  • @wade4452
    @wade4452 Год назад +1

    Watching the rageing river flowing in tumbling torrents to the great ocean, sitting quietly, doing nothing, nothing is left undone.

  • @jackrussel9573
    @jackrussel9573 Год назад +1

    I feel the presence of greatness. Very wise.

  • @GLASS33
    @GLASS33 Год назад +5

    Peace to you all

  • @Distantblaster
    @Distantblaster Год назад +3

    We r all given a gift, to make a choice.
    Not only who we deal with things, but how we deal with life.
    Physical crap may happen alot, but its how we mentally take the challenge that counts.
    Like moves in chess, we all have a way of dealing with such things that accour in front of us...

  • @dragoscornelgheorghe01
    @dragoscornelgheorghe01 Год назад +5

    I feel the presence of his unique vibe,movement,joy,understanding and love virtues...❤☯️🌊🦋🌞

  • @Team920_
    @Team920_ Год назад +4

    This man was Amazing

  • @davidchildress285
    @davidchildress285 Год назад +2

    The wisdom of this man was unbelievable... but I listen to him... and take stock in what he says, and follow it. And the wealth I have built... could buy and put in your back pocket even Elon. Niiiccce. 🙂🥰

  • @extremeterrene
    @extremeterrene Год назад +8

    I needed this today, wise words

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm1 Год назад +2

    I'm saving all of the Alan Watts videos to a playlist. Good for reference and revisiting. Thanks, T&H, for these videos.

  • @nwsanagnwsths
    @nwsanagnwsths Год назад +1

    2:20 The progress of time
    You Now and You Later ....
    You are not the same person
    Relieving truth!

  • @_therestlessbandit
    @_therestlessbandit Год назад +4

    The time is always NOW.

  • @manie54321
    @manie54321 Год назад +1

    Light & Love
    Namasté & Ho’Oponopono everything ❤

  • @universalmaster8648
    @universalmaster8648 Год назад +2

    Love listening to this again and again

  • @nisalk
    @nisalk Год назад

    Trying to live now without thinking about tasks boss asked me to deliver first thing in the Monday morning. News was delivered around 4pm Friday which didn’t have much time. So time to practice living now. No past no future

  • @brandonelm4891
    @brandonelm4891 Год назад +3

    So, I'm going to admit that I do not know much about who Alan watts is. I assumed he was just a author but he seems to be so much more. Anyone know his story of where the wisdom came from?

  • @Acalmujannahmalaysia
    @Acalmujannahmalaysia Год назад +1

    Family shapes environment. If family focus on hardship and bussiness, their children will inherit their attitudes, as family focus on travelling and enjoying, their children focus on their attitudes.

  • @alexisaac9032
    @alexisaac9032 Год назад +1

    Love this just so.true FEAR!
    FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARED REAL..

  • @mongeantoine8949
    @mongeantoine8949 3 месяца назад

    perfect buddha god bless Alan Watts

  • @Newfoundmike
    @Newfoundmike Год назад +3

    I've suffered many Trials and Tribulations in my LIFE, and ( SOME ) of them actually HAPPENED!! MARM TWAIN ( PARAPHRASING )

  • @kidzextraordinaire
    @kidzextraordinaire 8 месяцев назад

    Alan my fucking G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time)
    Probably the greatest human to ever live.

  • @christywohlford939
    @christywohlford939 Год назад +1

    Peace and blessings ❤️🌈🌹🌟

  • @Drj-69
    @Drj-69 7 месяцев назад

    Alan Watts is one of the greatest philosophers. I will always listen to his talks more than once.

  • @8Dyummy8D
    @8Dyummy8D Год назад +1

    Never strain. ❤

  • @whoisaskin2611
    @whoisaskin2611 4 месяца назад

    I laughed at 1:24 not because I’m ignorant.
    But because I understand nobody else will understand
    But seee. That makes you not humble .
    Because no matter what there is somebody out there that feels like you
    I love this video by the way
    I had to listen 4 times after I heard it once

  • @iamness
    @iamness Год назад +1

    Thank you❤

  • @kathyt1914
    @kathyt1914 10 месяцев назад

    In the morning when I shower I shower enjoying the water and being totally in the present

  • @allegedly_pav5487
    @allegedly_pav5487 Год назад +3

    Beautiful ❤️🙏

  • @jamesstuart3346
    @jamesstuart3346 Год назад +1

    All I can add is that this can't be experienced by thinking and talking, but only by doing

  • @KNOCKOUTCLUBFC
    @KNOCKOUTCLUBFC Год назад +10

    Good editing

  • @jay6817
    @jay6817 Год назад

    While smoking a long pipe, looking into the ocean. 🌊 Go with the Flow, man. 😊

  • @StanMovies
    @StanMovies Год назад +2

    There are nowadays many 'motivational videos', but little that have taken the attention and effort that has been put into this video. Thank you

  • @loganrehn3916
    @loganrehn3916 Год назад +2

    This is just soooo good

  • @mayormsuthu1465
    @mayormsuthu1465 Год назад +1

    What I know is that we all need money in this world in order to survive. And money is one of our problems mostly cos it doesn't just come to you,you work for it. So what is the real meaning behind a statement that says we worry about problems that we don't have? Whether we like it or not in reality we do have problems that's why most of us wants a better life or even wishing to become millionaires. Someone without a problem wouldn't even comment in this video and wouldn't even have time to watch a video on RUclips telling them that they don't have problems while they are sinking deep into their problems. I'm learning so I'll disagree or question things that I don't know and believe into them. Questioning is the way into acquirering knowledge. Another thing that I've learnt is that we do not come from the same source and so are our beliefs.

  • @david_oliveira71
    @david_oliveira71 Год назад +2

    Thank you

  • @digdug7483
    @digdug7483 Год назад

    Interesting to say. Some things that can be applied to most.

  • @coastalbeer
    @coastalbeer Год назад +1

    Everyone needs to read "The Kid Gallagher Story " just once in their lives. He entertained all! He was a friend to all. He had a cool bear.

  • @Ronnymikkonen2686
    @Ronnymikkonen2686 6 месяцев назад

    Alan is fascinating.

  • @mikegriffiths-vz1sz
    @mikegriffiths-vz1sz Год назад

    I like coming here, not just to listen to Alan, though that would be more than enough reason. The reason I seek out Alan's channel is that I have yet to see a "thumbs down" icon

  • @richardsmith8590
    @richardsmith8590 Год назад +1

    You know in the moment of failing that that moment isn't second to second but, lasting. Why, because we aren't stupid but knowledgable. The truth is, don't apply yourself to things that please others and find joy in poverty first.

  • @juliochingaling5824
    @juliochingaling5824 Год назад +2

    Excellent video

  • @A-Better-Version-Of-Myself
    @A-Better-Version-Of-Myself Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video!

  • @markfromct2
    @markfromct2 Год назад +1

    Mark, can you please re-post this without the background music I have a hearing problem and there’s so much Soundclash I can’t understand what he saying

  • @excusesbegone
    @excusesbegone 5 месяцев назад

    We fret over a future that hasn't even happened yet

  • @abrahamf3721
    @abrahamf3721 6 месяцев назад

    Good show Alan!

  • @terencem8795
    @terencem8795 Год назад +1

    Never take your eyes off your opponent, even when you bow.~Bruce Lee

  • @johnshanley83
    @johnshanley83 Год назад

    Worrying about problems you don’t have is preventing problems before they arrive.

  • @genmgr9323
    @genmgr9323 Год назад

    You exist for one purpose. To Be. In the moment.

  • @terrymewis9166
    @terrymewis9166 Год назад

    I hope to achieve this experience of life.

  • @discord_and_entropy
    @discord_and_entropy Год назад +5

    In a way many of the things he said are true, and in a way, many of the things said are not. If there is too much to handle, it is very likely that being in the moment when nothing bad is happening to you can help. But if bad things are currently happening to you, perhaps it is better to cast your mind somewhere else. Or yet, another ideology which believes in strength may say that is when you should most be in the moment to withstand the suffering, but I am not strong.

    • @OnlyThisMoment
      @OnlyThisMoment Год назад

      You are stronger than you know.
      The coal has the innate ability to become the diamond but a coal does not become a diamond without
      tremendous pressure and time, in this
      process, it has no support. Support would
      only hinder the process. The same goes for a caterpillar as it begins the slow and painful process of becoming a butterfly. We may not see it but the system works perfectly, everything is in the right place for growth, for the evolution of consciousness 🙏

  • @scionofdorn9101
    @scionofdorn9101 Год назад +2

    Thumbs down because not every thing needs to be a bloody music video or montage. Thumbs up to everything Alan Watts had to say.

  • @paulhorsley8922
    @paulhorsley8922 Год назад

    Thank you x

  • @briancoyne6700
    @briancoyne6700 Год назад +12

    I have listened to Alan Watts recordings for eight years and nothing he teaches actually works for me. For example: I have work on Monday. It's Saturday. If I don't prepare for the week now, I will be miserable Sunday night because I know how things will unravel on Monday due to a lack of preparation. If I prepare today, I can relax Sunday night knowing I'm prepared for the work week. That's reality. Allan Watts lived in a fantasy realm of ideas.

    • @Juniar101
      @Juniar101 Год назад +8

      I tend to agree, how can one truly just live in the moment without jeopardising our other responsibilities or goals? I guess we just need to TRY to enjoy the moment when we can and not worry and stress all the time.

    • @briancoyne6700
      @briancoyne6700 Год назад +2

      @@Juniar101 Right. Living in the moment is the way to go--once tomorrow is given it's proper due.

    • @karinchristensen220
      @karinchristensen220 Год назад +15

      It is a misconception that cultivating the Tao means that you do nothing at all except sit around and contemplate the universe and everything will be fine and dandy. I do not believe that Alan was saying that. The reality is that we all have our responsibilities in life - you can't get around that. If your job means nothing but stress even on your days off maybe this is telling you that your job is not what you want to be doing since you are fighting against it.
      I once had a stressful job where I had to drive 2 hours each way in Los Angeles traffic. I hated Sunday because the next day was Monday. I spent Saturday recovering from the work week. One day I simply quit and went with a dream to work at home doing something I loved doing. It wasn't always easy but everything about it seemed to fall into place and now, 45 years later, I am still doing it and the other interesting things that have come along because when I had an instinct to try something it was usually the right thing to do.
      If you love your job, then preparing for it on the weekend should also be something you love doing. If it isn't then you are spending your time doing something you hate and probably isn't right for you. Alan Watts can't fix that.

    • @briancoyne6700
      @briancoyne6700 Год назад +5

      @@karinchristensen220 I hear you. I think you did a better job laying out Alan Watt's message than Alan Watts. For the record, I love my job. But there is work and preparation involved and if I don't do that, then my job will compromised and I can't live with that. So, my conscience bothers me until I do my prep for the week.

    • @mikerussell2590
      @mikerussell2590 Год назад

      you have options. hire or have an assistant hired for you. do the Monday prep on Friday (that's what I do). or your current system. but you see, all 3 are flow. and you chose 1. best of luck.

  • @RoshiBloxs
    @RoshiBloxs Год назад

    When the student is ready the teacher will present ones self .. hi alan

  • @TheLobstersoup
    @TheLobstersoup Год назад +2

    What I wonder is why neither the Western, nor the Eastern societies were build around such principles like the Tao. Why did we choose to turn to egoism and straining for goals that might not even truly be our own? I feel like these philosophies were thousands of years ahead of their time and perhaps in some future century humanity will strive for simplicity, rather than complicating things further. That doesn't mean we'll become lazy, we'll just stop working towards goals that didn't solve our issues in the past.

  • @buzzcutbiene2211
    @buzzcutbiene2211 Год назад

    That`s only the life, not the life situation.

  • @Chris-nc6dx
    @Chris-nc6dx Год назад +1

    Genius

  • @natureisallpowerful
    @natureisallpowerful Год назад +4

    I love how purposely contradictory Alan watts is. He does it to get you to think for yourself or know for yourself.
    Dongggggggg ( that's a gong btw)

    • @zandrokos
      @zandrokos Год назад

      Plus it ticks off the christians :)

  • @mickeyguide3112
    @mickeyguide3112 Год назад +4

    John 3:16 'For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that everyone who believed in Him should not perish but have everlasting life'

    • @kenseroka3669
      @kenseroka3669 5 месяцев назад

      Dont compare fictional books to wisdom

    • @mickeyguide3112
      @mickeyguide3112 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@kenseroka3669 a bot who talks about "wisdom". That's funny 👍

    • @kenseroka3669
      @kenseroka3669 5 месяцев назад

      Indoctrination hope your ancestors picked the right book to beleive in 😂

    • @mickeyguide3112
      @mickeyguide3112 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@kenseroka3669 'beleive in' lol looks like your 'ancestors' didn't teach you to write...bot ;). But hey at least you know how to use an emoji 👍

  • @dalysean86
    @dalysean86 Год назад

    Beautiful

  • @jasonking6892
    @jasonking6892 Год назад +1

    Ok I like Alec Guiness in the card 👍

  • @kavinvanich
    @kavinvanich Год назад +2

    Life is short dont worry

  • @t80eagle8
    @t80eagle8 Год назад +1

    Why does everyone on RUclips ruin the audio with all the music and sound effects