Don't Fall For This Trap - Alan Watts on Work and Play

Don't Fall For This Trap - Alan Watts on Work and Play
A powerful and thought-provoking speech about work and play.

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From Essential lecture series: Work & Play.

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Alan Wilson Watts was a British philosopher, writer and speaker known for interpreting and popularizing Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism for a Western audience.

[bryanbrowning]

I found an Alan Watts book lying on a park bench a few days after high school graduation. In it, I found a note that said, “ Dear Finder, I have read this book, and I hope that if you choose to read it, your outlook on life may profoundly change. After reading, Please pass this book, and note, to someone whom you think may absorb its wisdom. From a fellow human friend”. I did read that book, and it really improved my outlook and made me appreciate the “now”! That was 45 years ago, and I’m still learning from Mr. Watts. I gave the book to a young lady that I met at that same park. We exchanged phone numbers, and have maintained a platonic friendship ever since.

[streetballize]

I work at an indoor amusement park, and unlike many coworkers who complain and eagerly await the end of their shifts, I find joy in what I do. While others question why I'm consistently happy and encouraging, I explain that I take pleasure in motivating people to overcome their fear of heights, cheering them on during climbs, and urging them to conquer the zip line. Witnessing their triumphs brings me immense satisfaction, and the positive atmosphere translates to great customer satisfaction. It's a cycle of happiness and fulfillment that I cherish.

[asdf]

“Regard everything as play, and don’t imagine for one moment that you’ve got to be serious.”

[Nomad]

Haha! During my working years, I was an over-the-road trucker. I often marvelled at how it was actually legal to do something so fun and even get paid for it! I loved what I did, and I met so many amazing people and had so many adventures! Our company was small, only 9 trucks, and the owner routinely gave the drivers all the same route, so we would drive together and talk and laugh over the radio the whole time. As a woman, this was particularly helpful to me, as I never felt alone at the wrong time, or unsafe. Well, I have to say though, i rarely met people who made me uncomfortable, and most of the time, everyone from the dock workers, to the truck stop employees were all friendly and pleasant to visit with. My co-workers were all really interesting people, and oh man did we see the scenery and sunsets/sunrises! What a beautiful life!

[shadowsdad]

My philosophy is the same. If you’re not having fun, you aren’t doing it right. And maintain an attitude of gratitude.

[thomasmalone]

The point that Alan is making is that we should savour the moment. Alas, most of us live either in the past or in the future. We may never see tomorrow, and we definitely can't influence the past.

[clivecarpenter]

His voice is so soothing and calming and his knowledge of life is heartwarming

[noreenebostick]

I told my mental therapist that doing household chores makes me happy and doing personal hygiene daily is sufficient for me and gives me peace, joy, happiness mainly because everything I do is to do it keeping it seriously simple. Others may find I go above and behind, but it really is the involvement of movement that is just like music in my ears. I grew up singing and playing instruments. I am 66 years, 8 months and 17 days as of my comments and still have instruments and have original, copyrighted songs made from my entire past life exoeriences and exposures of various sorts. I will be dancing till the end of time. Singing also. I get to tune out and tune in to beats if my heart, soul and mind. And it is not learned externally or in any school. I programmed my self to venture on earth. I use to think something was wrong with me not doing what others did. When I realized others did not do what I loved and did, that’s when I loved me for who and what I am and do. Thanks for reading my comments. Smiles

[dalepasswaters]

All my working life I used to say I can’t wait to retire. Longing for the time to come. It’s only now that I realize I wished my precious life away. Instead of living in the moments and cherishing each day I wished it away. What a dam fool I was. 😢

[HangrySaturn]

This man is like no teacher I have ever heard in my life. I've heard various theists and atheists preach and debate on the meaning of life, but this man here makes it clearer than anyone I've heard.

[jDaniel]

You can't waste your life, it ends no matter what you do and you take nothing with you.

[ChieuTran-ss]

The point that Alan is making is that we should savour the moment. Alas, most of us live either in the past or in the future. We may never see tomorrow, and we definitely can't influence the past. You can't waste your life, it ends no matter what you do and you take nothing with you.

[jhok]

Former neighbour of Alan here. Whilst there is great wisdom in his words, who is going to pay for the holes in my trampoline?

[wiciuwiciu]

In my studies I learned that EVERYONE is a child pretending to be serious.

[ovenkloven]

I've to this exact moment only half of the video already watched, but the explanation of him to dance while dishwashing fullfills me with pure joy and i have a big smile onto my face. Pure genius❤. Thank you so much Mr. Watts, i will go for my bow again and train this a little like in my youth.

[gourmetburger]

videos like this before and after spiritual awakening are fifth dimensional. Time to wake up you beautiful person reading this!

[DestiniesEnd]

The phase of working for survival is coming to an end within this decade if we as species come to terms finally withourselves!
Blessed those who will survive and continue the stageplay of everything!
Wish everyone a Happy New Year! May you all have fun and enjoyment this fantastic year to come!

[nathananderson]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my YouTube channel 10 months ago about self development. Now I have 1, 868 subs and > 2k hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[thebluelight]

Thank you for this 🙏🏼
I needed this. I felt a weight lift off of me. I was feeling so depressed all day. And then I stumbled across this video. How could I have forgotten about Alan Watts 😌

[yabo]

Alan Watts is the greatest philosopher I have ever listened to. It's all about perception. The way we behave dictates our inner peace✨️✨️ Life and it's tasks are interpeted by the way we balance and behave.