'A Chinese Farmer Story' ~ Alan Watts

"The whole process of nature is an integrated process of immense complexity, and it’s really impossible to tell whether anything that happens in it is good or bad - because you never know what will be the consequence of the misfortune; or, you never know what will be the consequences of good fortune." ~ Alan Watts

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[Carpster]

We think it's "the end" when really it's always just "the means."

[malinanajera]

“Because you never know what will be the consequences of the misfortune or you’ll never know what will be the consequences of good fortune”

Well put

[tarunshah]

We need to accept the uncertainty in life. It requires freedom from judgementaliy and bises. As such everything in life either miracles or everything is just routine.

[danieldauber]

This video is really well made. Thank you!

[carrynwelde]

Random bit of idk... philosophy?

Idk...
Umm...

You never know how bad something is I'm until you look back on it and think about whether it was really that bad.

I stub my toe, it hurts.

Was it horrible? Honestly, no.

It hurt for 5 seconds, then nothing.

It really isn't too bad

[earth]

"it's really imposible to tell if anyhting in life is good or bad.." believe that, then you are lost.

[barsicschneiderzanet]

If the farmer's son died that is terminal ... not maybe.

[HealthyBodyForLife]

How does this video only have 3 comments? This is one of my favorite videos and audios on YouTube. I’ve referenced it or played it for at least 5 different people, all to the similar “mmmm” reaction. This doesn’t get old.

[lawnmoweerr]

You never know what will be the consequences of the misfortune OR you never know what will be the consequences of good fortune. 🤍