The False Idea of Who You Are - Alan Watts

Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a well-known British philosopher, writer and speaker, best known for his interpretation of Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. He left behind more than 25 books and an audio library of nearly 400 talks, which are still in great demand.

Follow the Alan Watts Organization:

[mr.bnatural]

"LIfe is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to experience." - Soren Kierkegaard

[self-realization]

“You're under no obligation to be the same person you were 5 minutes ago.”
Alan Watts

[devanlebo]

“We are all branches from the same tree”
“The greatest illusion is separation”
Two great quotes from Avatar The Last Airbender

[Kojivy]

Most people don't really love themselves, they just love all the stuff they've accumulated and accomplished

[dantesanchez]

This was literally my first trip on psychedelics. The boundaries between the self and the other are inexistent. I call it the “here and now state”. Everyone seems to be trying so hard to be themselves when there's no need to worry, just let it be. It's an eternal flow of energy that leads to universal love and existence.

[InfiniteWisdom]

“You are an aperture through which the universe is looking at and exploring itself.” — Alan Watts

[marccarmen]

For those who wanna practice:
Take 5 moments a day "the reminders" in which you think, say, imagine it. So, you cut the tomato, you think that the tomato is you. You see the tree, you are the tree, you walk outside, you are the sky, the sky is you, etc. Though still intellectual, this will help integrate the idea, in you, in your meditation. Then, in your awakening moments, in your taste of Truth it gets "easier" to comprehend that you are the whole. Good luck! From me, which is you.

[AggroFish]

Life can only be understood backwards, but can only be lived forwards.

[AhmetKaan]

*“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending...”*
*―C. S. Lewis*

I may not know you personally, but I believe in you my friend! 🙏

[gic]

I’m going through a lot. I’m pretty depressed; feeling hopeless. This made me cry. It felt like a hug.
Thank you

[bklynboyeny]

“Waking up to who you truly are, requires letting go, of who you believe yourself to be…”

- Alan Watts 🕉️☯️⚛️

[earthlover]

The power of enlightenment is within us all at all times.

[AhmetKaan]

*Complaining is one of ego's favorite strategies to strengthen itself.*

[acraze]

Just had a shroom trip, and this is exactly how I felt, connected to all of reality and consciousness, what a coincidence that this just came out

[tonyrigatoni]

Without a doubt, Alan Watts is my favorite philosopher. He takes the most beautiful ideas from cultures and religions all around the world and makes them palatable for a Western audience. His words (both written and spoken) have been a grounding force in my life for years.

[Sean-nhcv]

These videos played a vital role in saving my life I believe 🙏

[Darkstar-uxyo]

I like the artist’s interpretation of the words Allan watts is talking about . It always feels like a scene of color when you hear the man talk . Always paints a mental picture w words his brush.

[typical-flex]

4:24 “what is discord at one level, is harmonious at the higher level” 🙌🏼

[beltranpons]

I always like to mention an interview in which Fran Zappa just said: “Man, do you know what the real problem in the world is? Mental health. Because if everyone worked on their mental health (meditation, education, psychoanalisis, etc) problems between people would be completely different.” This video reminded me of it.

[mr.bnatural]

Did Alan Watts teachings change your life? did me.