The truest Bodhisattva. No one else like him. He inspires awakening with speech alone. His words are like puzzles that are finding their spot inside your brain and you feel a connection with the whole.

"Do you define yourself as a victim of the world, or as the world?" Powerful!!

“We seldom realize, for example that our most private thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. For we think in terms of languages and images which we did not invent, but which were given to us by our society.” ― Alan Watts

I once told a friend during a 10 day wilderness hike that in my most awakened moments I am the world and everywhere is my home.He looked at me like I was crazy.I knew I was not, nor Alan either.

It's an extraordinary shift on perspective. Alan Watts words never fail to empower and inspire me.

"To resist change, to try to cling to life, is like holding your breath." -Alan Watts

If you're reading this, we need your involvement in the collective conscience to change the direction in which our world is falling. Your faith that we will come through to harmonic balance is paramount.

The only real, small shame about listening to this is that if you've managed to make it this far, and fully comprehend all that he is saying, it is unlikely that if you shared it with most of your friends or family that they would either grasp, appreciate or understand the magnitude of what he unpacks. MY God; it's so good to be alive!!

Wow! Just Wow! I’m in tears. I love Alan Watts

Ive been listening to alan watts for about 15 years now. Its funny how he can point out every problem and solution to life and get 3.5k views. Meanwhile millions watch the news just to absolutely lose their mind.

I usually listen to Alan Watts to relax or fall asleep, but this time his speech woke me up!!

It makes me sad that he's not with us anymore....SO powerful and wise his words are...

"but you begin to feel your own existence as absolutely fundamental" Yep. I felt that because I didn't believe in a world past this one- that there's a non-physical soul, I could see that I exist now because of the world, and I will come back again. Fundamental existence. No need to explain why. I love how Alan Watts translates the zen riddles so well!

Whatever and whoever is/are making these videos, thank you

When you align yourself with your true self you can achieve what you want.

I'm always happiest in the natural environment, amongst the trees, under the stars, away from society. Don't know what that says about me. But it's what I know. What I feel. Can stare at the stars for hours. Watch an ant colony at work all day. The natural world is what I revere.

So powerful.. i feel sorry for the masses that dont contemplate this beautiful reality

Beautiful words, from a beautiful soul. 💞🌈🙏🌍

I don’t need words to hold my great granddaughter in my arms and feel the connection and love.. When our world is limited by time and space, we understand truth when it repeats itself in time and space..

This is so profound... So beautiful... Tears.

You are capable of achieving amazing things in your life!✨ You have within you the strength, courage, and determination to overcome any obstacle that comes your way!❤ Remember to always believe in yourself, to stay focused on your goals, and to never give up on your dreams!🙏

It's so simple yet so many people miss it.

I think this is one of the most brilliant talks from Alan Watts

"The paper in our system is more valuable than the wealth. " . Let that sink in . Easily the most profound words I've ever heard in my life. Western civilization in one sentence.

You are very unique. Just like everyone else.

Alan Watts is a Legend, We are all one, and many all at the same time. We are also at one with the cosmos, and with all those who live in the cosmos. As Alan said I am the fabric of everything. I am everything!

thank you for making these!

AMAZING!!! Thank you… so resonated with me and many others , I am sure💜💜

I love listening to Alan Watts - I wish it were without the dramatic background music.

Outstanding! Bravo Mr. Watts

Ich liebe ihn, Alan Watts, einer der besten Bewusstseinslehrer und Erklärer....

What he is saying (i think) is that we are all asleep when we are playing our roles in this span of life we have at work, and socially etc. All the identities beliefs ascribed meaning we have attached to ourselves is a complete illusion and an act, parts we play out unconsciously. But every now and then, usually early hours of the morning going to toilet from bed I will be struck powerfully by a realisation that all I have done, all I have attached all my beliefs etc are complete illusions and completely meaningless, it literally strips away everything instantly. And I feel completely alert completely conscious with absolute clarity that everything is an illusion except exactly what I feel when this thing, this massive slap that strips me to my core. I used to be shook from it and instantly scramble round my head for some quote or belief system to counter act it to comfort me and make me feel safe from it again but now I make myself feel it and like when it strikes me because I believe this is kinda what he’s saying that is who I really am just a piece of life when stripped of all the illusions I have accumulated since I was conscious enough to start being sucked in by them, that thing that hits in the early hours is real and that’s why it demolishes the illusions in an instant. It’s a smack that wakes you up. Anyone else experience this. Or anyone agree disagree or add?

I love breathing in beautiful.

"The truth is like a lion. You don't have to defend it. Let it loose and it will defend itself." --Augustine of Hippo

My psychiatrist told me that I'm not playing the same game of life that everyone else is playing.

I can tell you put so much effort and passion into making this video. It definitely shows!

The physical world is designed to deceive. This is the game that We are playing even though most are blind to it. Discernment is key in a world of deception. We All must learn to discern to earn the burn ❤️‍🔥

Really Excellent Video! … The essence of Alan Watts 😁

Thank you!

The most soothing kindest voice I've never heard ... My busybee mind calms on the pillow as he lulls me into wakefulness!

Deep deep deep...💜 Lovely, uplifting...🙏

A lot has changed for the better. I gave this speech in 1981 because I knew I would want to remind myself in 2023. If a mere actor can make you cry, what do you think I can do as the fabric of existence.

Thank you so much for being.

Another great video! Thank you!

thank you!!!

Now that's motivation!

Amazing reflections!

Thank you ✌ 💜 ✌

Powerfull. thanks!

This was truly wonderful ❤

Wow, powerful, thank you. I guess I need to hear this🌼

Love it!!

Thank You!

Alan progressed as a philosopher throughout his life. Near the end he was talking about this human experience as a great play, like a movie, and he said when we die we return to the green room and take off our costumes, take off our masks. Had he lived longer, he would have logically had to ask: Who scripted each role? And he would have rejected the idea that some sort of singular personality called "God" wrote each role for the literally ZILLIONS UPON ZILLIONS UPON ZILLIONS of roles on this earth alone. For you see, each living creature is playing a role and that includes living creatures such as all the insects in the ground and all bacteria and other microbes as well. The microbes within you are perfect spirits just like you -- they could have chosen to be a human personality instead of a microbial one supporting the biological body of a human. Alan was the greatest philosopher in living memory, but that doesn't mean everything he said was "right". It was a work in progress and he died young for a philosopher. Whenever you hear him say something that doesn't really make any concrete sense, then trust your intuition and common sense about it. It makes no sense to attribute the creation of life to something vague like a "universe" or "God" or "Nature". Had he lived longer, he might well have realized that the answers to the fundamental questions about Philosophy & Spirituality must meet the criteria of being the epitome of Simplicity, Fearlessness, and Good News for All living creatures. Any answer that feels vague or impossible to visualize must be rejected. Any answer that has even a hint of fear in it must be rejected. Any answer that is not as simple as possible and seems even a tiny bit complex must be rejected. I am not saying he was wrong to say the things he said, but I am saying, because he was almost constantly touring and giving these talks over many years, that what you hear are reflections of his ideas as he progressed towards the simple, fearless, good-news truths. And he was cutting edge for the times he lived in. He was an antidote to white, middle class, Christian indoctrination and/or the emerging atheistic religion called scientism.

Thank you 😊❤💝

Powerful.....❤

His words alone can awaken those who are sleeping. No need for a mountain top hermit mode. Just listen to his wisdom and you can feel the truth resonate and Soul knows.

Excellent!

Amazing man

Too many people buy into the “Not Of This World” nonsense, and that mentality then destroys their entire view on life, and all its beauty! When ignorant people say “NOTW”, they are discrediting everything they claim to believe in, starting with God, the creator of the perfect & beautiful universe. “And God saw that all creation was good” and very beautiful!

Sweet. Thanks.

Whether comedy or tradgedy, I did it. So profound. 😎🙏

As i am ❤

Divine consciousness is the truth

Its very hard to live it even if you understand it and work it every day.

LEGEND ❤️❤️

This human was born before his time.

I needed to watch this

beauty !

Awesome speech. Thanks for this great compilation.

We feel the felt sense of fear before we learn to think. Our thoughts are just 1 trigger to this sense.

Fearless and immortal.

Amazing talk about ourselves! 😅

The Profound Massage Of Wisdom!? Mental Yoga satisfyingly enlightening!?

What a legend!!!!

He helped me navigate my breakup in 2020 and the Pandemic.....❤❤❤❤❤

eye opener

I am responsible for this life? I just love that. Thank you who ever you are ;) I am happy. . ...

Supper Brilliant. Magic starts at 4:37

Nobody knows if they want truth until you get it.

2:10 - Fast-forward at least fifty years or more since he said this, and now it's more like $130 and there's quite literally hardly anything in the shopping cart.

Love Watts. Don't consider myself the victim, but this does make me just wanna stay at home :)

... On this subject, I recommend the song, put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up, by Harry Nilsson

The truth will set you free.

Had to watch this a couple of times. Persona lly funny parts of realization, stark reminders and creation of new ideas and hidden dangers. Things i knew , just a bit more refined and palatable.

Espantoso! Obrigada.

Valeu!

"I am responsible for my Life. I did it. " Changes everything.

i taught this guy everything he knows ...old AL is jockin my style

I found you the way the spirit found me

Awesome! Could you tell the name of the music during the last two minutes?

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The Games We All Play I started in this Chase by playing in Forrest's fun house of puzzles, but do you also realize that I am also playing a "game" alongside yours. In fact, there are at least four games being played out: - a game created for play by the originator of the game - but to be played by participants with an intended "known" outcome - a game being played by the participants and resulting in being watched by the originator of the game as it is played out in unknown ways - a person is playing the game for the creator's reasons, but seen being played from their own participant's perspective (multiple participants = possibly the same multiple perspectives = unknown variables) - a person is playing the game for their own reasons, unknown to the originator of the game being played ...but yet, even still, there are the fifth and sixth reasons this game is being played, built into the game as well - which results in the "games" that will play out afterwards, as 'bi-products' of the original singular game. The fifth is the reason or outcome that is of the original "projection" by and of the creator and their game - both being viewed from the creator's perception. The intended reason the game was created. The sixth is the reason or outcome that is of the original "projection" by and of the player and their game, and how the game can benefit their life - which is being viewed through the participant's/player's perception. And yet, we can now realize that there is a seventh reason. One that plays on the outcome to begin, yet another game. Also a "bi-product" of the initial game, but also the goal of both the creator and a player. In summary: 1. The creator's game with the intended / "planned" outcome 2. The player(s) playing the creator's game being watched by the creator - unknown variables are in play 3. The player playing, but from his/her perspective - controlled variables by the player(s) 4. The player(s) playing for reasons unknown to the creator - controlled variables by player(s) w/unknown results being watched by the creator 5. The projection and perception of the game by the creator, unknown to the player(s) - the intended reason for the game 6. The outcome of that projection or perception by the player(s) - how will it benefit the player(s) - their intended outcome 7. The true outcome of the game - the actual result of the game as viewed by the creator and players - Fate/Destiny? Can one even tabulate the odds of all of these variables and come up with a statistic that ultimately succumbs to be the same result? Unfortunately, no one knows they are playing the "7th game", because no one told them they were. And yet, we can see they/we are playing with a full throttle, in order to complete the initial game we all set out to play. A game that no one knows the results, but once they start playing, the results show the player what they are actually playing for. Oh sure, disappointment is playing too. The players know it is there, but they sometimes push it aside, in hopes to see that it never surfaces in front of them. We see the endless loop it creates for an individual, yet, the participants don't. How do we proceed to have a winner in a game that is not controlled by us? Easy, we guide the game to our liking. We know the plays ahead of time, in order to steer and stay a course we create. We know that there aren't any established rules -- so why not allow us to create the rules?

Could you share the name of the soundtrack at the very end? The one listed during the credits at 10:25 is a different one. Thanks

It seems kind of sad and lonely--the "I", the God, is only one. It divides and creates many little lives, but in the end, all of the separate lives are really just one....the one singularity, that desperately wants to know "other". Each one of us is the fabric and structure of existence itself, and it all amounts to that one great thing....one lonely, great thing that must divide itself and forget itself, in order not to feel so alone.

Agreed.

Wowweeee.

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More motivation

I DID IT...I F only we all took full responsibility for our actions and inactions we would be unable harm one another physically and emotionally.. which is the game we play.