Alan Watts: Out of the Trap Pt. 1 - Being in the Way Podcast Ep. 22 - Hosted by Mark Watts

Delving into the historically complicated human relationship to divinity, Alan Watts describes the trap of separateness.
This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts.
In this episode, Alan Watts explores:
The sensation of our own existence
Jewish Christian mythology
Identifying with the tribe
Universal law and the roots of justice
Freud and the energies of the psyche
Man as a product of nature versus the supernatural
The idea that we were all subjects of a divine king you might say was a political model based on the organization of the great city-states of the ancient near east. That image, you see, has absolutely haunted Western man throughout his whole development because he has felt that he is in the universe on probation and sufferance. He doesn't quite belong here." - Alan Watts
About Alan Watts:
A prolific author and speaker, Alan Watts was one of the first to interpret Eastern wisdom for a Western audience. Born outside London in 1915, he discovered the nearby Buddhist Lodge at a young age. After moving to the United States in 1938, Alan became an Episcopal priest for a time, and then relocated to Millbrook, New York, where he wrote his pivotal book The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety. In 1951 he moved to San Francisco where he began teaching Buddhist studies, and in 1956 began his popular radio show, “Way Beyond the West.” By the early sixties, Alan’s radio talks aired nationally and the counterculture movement adopted him as a spiritual spokesperson. He wrote and regularly traveled until his passing in 1973.
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[@JaiMitchell2014]

You must be so proud of your dad Mark.i listen to Alan every day and only look for videos you've uploaded. Thank you so much for continuing to allow us to be a part of your dad's brilliance

[@wssometimesavowel3639]

🥹 Beautifully said ❤

[@annahunter2192]

What really surprises me is that I only discovered Allan Watts, by accident, two years ago and I had genuinely never heard of him prior.

[@SignalFifty]

There are no accidents. There is no such thing as an effect less cause, or a causeless effect. When you are truly ready to learn, a teacher will appear.

[@SignalFifty]

Sometimes it's hard to believe he's been dead for 50 years. His work and belief in miracles seems to transcend death.

[@alchemybyangela]

And yet his teachings should be taught in *ALL* schools and homes growing up. P.S. There are no accidents. Only synchronicity. Much love and many blessings to you and to all! 🙏🥰🙏

[@hhtobee777]

Alan finds you when you’re ready. It’s never an accident but on time 😊

[@carmin1999]

2011 or so his name came up on youtube. Being born in San Rafeal Ca. And living 2000 miles east. Mt. Tamalpious was my backyard. I feel im in the Redwoods when he speaks. So strange. He was a Gobal blessing 😊

[@joseramirez-rp1id]

Yes!!!! His lectures and words are the only thing keeping me sane and re-confirming we are in the matrix

[@Magicisreal66]

You're so lucky for having a dad like Alan Watts- if all human males had even half of the (divine masculine) that your dad had within him, this world wouldn't look like a human septic tank- I really wish so very much I could have attended at least one of his lectures- but I was born in 1966 in San Jose California- too young. I, as well as may others are sooooo great full to u, for putting together all of his works, and sharing with the rest of us 😊

[@Deairworld]

Divine masculine is a good phrase

[@cwilkinsonwck]

Well put. What a beautiful being.

[@shane2526]

KARMA, DEATH, FEAR of FnR, HURRY And 😂è I xongkhyahongkhya xondhan sar. Larsa

[@Magicisreal66]

@@shane2526 not sure if you wanted to make a point, but can you say that all in English?

[@JT-vt5kk]

Not sure Alan would agree w that…he pretty much confessed to being an absentee father

[@hareshjoshi09]

Alan starts at 3:48

[@4luv215]

Thank you for doing what you did with your fathers work. I was a waitress in the early 80s and I had two women customers who brought me a father’s work on Cassette! I loved his work so much. When KZbin came along, I found your father again. His work always has resonated with me and shaped the totality of my views today. Peace love and joy♥️💯🙏

[@user-is9kc4le6y]

The Universe has a heart!, what a beautiful quote. Thank you for your effort and time in bring us this content. You and your Dad is just awesome. Thank you!

[@danpiller5156]

Thank you for putting these together! Forever grateful for these well put together podcasts of one of the greats in the Universe

[@Charliesolo10]

Thank you and everybody involved 🙏🏼

[@bkosimi]

Best philosophical entertainer whose works have potential to change the whole human civilization for the better! I can see it gaining more proliferation with coming of AI and super intelligence, extensions of human consciousness, just like Alan Watts predicted himself! :)

[@Magicisreal66]

Yep- spot on!

[@SavingAmerica]

Mark, This Is So Precious. It’s Wonderful that You are Continuing his Legacy. Been listening to his guide for almost 15 Years Now ❤ Thank You. Namaste ❤

[@OthmanMalainine-pn8fu]

I love your Dad , you should be extremely proud , man man man , he is the father for all wisdom seekers

[@wonderousearth8225]

Thank you Muchly Mark Your Father is Brilliantly Inspiringly Enlightened. Has a Wonderful sense of humour. Truly Appreciate you putting his collection of Edifying Teachings on for the collective consciousness ❤

[@cwilkinsonwck]

Mr Mark , I've been studying and training for many years. Your father is and was Awesome, I'm sure you have heard this before, but ahead of his time is a misunderstanding, at least in his sharing wisdom , he knows what going on then and now. May you be blessed for sharing and we thank you greatly. I hope as many as possible watch and contemplate clearly. Thank you from my family to yours.

[@c6seylive734]

I appreciate your postings friend. I look forward to these. Love from Virginia

[@MrJohnDocHolliday]

Alan Watts, a British-American philosopher, writer, and speaker, often discussed the concept of being in the way of oneself. While I can't provide a specific quote from Alan Watts on this topic, I can offer an interpretation based on his teachings and ideas. Being in the way of oneself refers to the ways in which individuals hinder their own growth, happiness, and fulfillment by imposing limitations, holding onto negative beliefs or patterns, and resisting the natural flow of life. It suggests that our own thoughts, actions, and perceptions can create obstacles that prevent us from living authentically and experiencing the fullness of life. According to Watts, individuals often get caught up in self-created barriers such as rigid expectations, attachments to outcomes, fear of failure or judgment, and a constant need to control or manipulate their circumstances. These self-imposed limitations can restrict our potential and prevent us from fully embracing the present moment. Watts encourages individuals to let go of excessive self-consciousness, self-doubt, and the constant striving for external validation. He emphasizes the importance of surrendering to the inherent interconnectedness and spontaneity of life, allowing ourselves to flow with the rhythm of existence rather than resisting or trying to force outcomes. By being in the way of oneself, one inhibits personal growth, restricts possibilities, and creates unnecessary suffering. Watts invites individuals to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and their own patterns of thinking and behavior. Through self-awareness and self-acceptance, it becomes possible to release self-imposed limitations and align with the natural unfolding of life. Ultimately, being in the way of oneself is an invitation to let go of self-imposed obstacles, embrace the present moment, and live authentically with a sense of freedom and openness. It encourages individuals to explore their own beliefs, question their conditioned patterns, and discover a more harmonious way of being in the world.

[@davidharrison2099]

Beautifully stated. Thanks for that ❤

[@MrJohnDocHolliday]

your so welcome.... godspeed@@davidharrison2099

[@mhttshr]

I've been listening to Alan for over 5 years - I do very frequently but I'm surprised how I learn something new with each talk.

[@tides_of_truth4245]

Thank you Mark.

[@miriamaviv]

Thank you so much Mark watts for sharing this...love from France

[@JessyGreene]

Thank you love these talks so much ❤

[@MarciaB12]

Oh this is great. Thank you.

[@FinchReznor]

Woo! I've been stuck on these since the beginning of the new year. I'm addicted lol

[@pinkifloyd7867]

Thank you

[@cheri238]

Thank you for this 🙏❤️🙏🕊

[@VictoriaTheBoss-dz5wk]

My mentor, I bow my head to your majesty, thank you A.W Blessed be ❤

[@S_Edward_Burns_ArtsEditor]

Many thanks, today and Watts' life + works are as relevant as ever. Carry on!

[@16bitPRNTZ]

Thanks Mark! Ironically I'm a Mark too 😹💪🏾 There's a reason I keep listening to Alan Watts he def lives in my mind at the round table.. Much love

[@alchemybyangela]

So grateful for this channel. And of course, your father's wisdom and teachings!

[@Sue-mi1vm]

Awesome. Thank you xxx

[@nicka731]

I’m posting for the algorithm and that this was dope ty 🙏

[@jamesdouglas5497]

Thank reality for Alan Watts!!

[@bro7105]

Thank you so much for these. Do you know when part 2 of this lecture will be released?

[@JaCapella]

I already have what he’s taking about. I am whole perfectly loved, perfectly validated and I am not afraid to die. I am in no hurry but utterly stoked about the Demi god that I will be. Higher than the angels

[@MariaDelCarmen-zy2zf]

Fabulous ❤

[@darrellernst5493]

Everything is made of atoms and atoms vibrate . So everything in existence has consciousness or is consciousness.

[@SignalFifty]

The truth never impresses me. But it gets my attention. Its single redeeming trait.

[@schevalirae]

Thank you, Mark, for sharing these wonderful gems of your Dad speaking. This particular talk speaks loudly to me and is in line with my way of thinking concerning the beginnings of religious thought. Makes perfect sense, simply modeled on what happens with humans ruled by a king. I actually feel like why didn't I see that? It's just too simple and I want to complicate it or think that it is complicated? For some reason King Henry VIII comes to my mind, must be the first king I heard much about. He certainly acted like he was God. This may be my favorite of all Alan's talks I've heard thus far. I've been listening to him approaching five years. I love that this talk speaks directly to the fallacy of religion. I want to believe that more and more people are coming to grips with that truth. Thanks again, Mark.

[@joeb.762]

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[@annahunter2192]

I know phones do weird things but this video started playing while I was asleep at 5.46 in the morning...

[@justwallace]

Goodmorning everybody

[@YamaChatGpt]

The Neuroscientist Co-streams my brain

[@thorgt8197]

What have you learned from your father? Do you find his philosophical thoughts on point? I find him enlightening and entertaining.

[@Dezzreck]

We’re getting out the trap with this one

[@-selby-]

I hope

[@cjdingojames3715]

Well what else is there .. Go out of your mind to come to your senses

[@berthacheese8924]

So weird that there was such a Lull in the 1980s! That's when I was born. LOL

[@SalemHill]

Out of the Trap….an oldie but a goodie

[@jonfrodsham4216]

I only recently came across Alan Watts. What a wonderful chap. So prescient to be minded to do these recordings. It's a pity is so late in our Worlds destiny of mass extinctions in this cycle.

[@noahachrem]

Wake up, man!

[@OoSwIItchyOo]

Skip to 3:50 for the beginning jeez

[@Chris-yf2wo]

What does Alan mean with his last sentence “it’s all in hear” I don’t get it 30:39

[@JT-vt5kk]

"It's all in here": the entire universe is in you.

[@Truth.is.Unspoken]

Where do you find Fathers like This? Then the sons will be Sons of God one day!

[@taylorkearns8209]

His actual Dad? Yes!

[@jahrasta4907]

Alan Watts saved my life after the insanity of Christianity almost killed my mind.

[@KoboldBoyX]

Christianity felt like it wanted to cling to me after I had played with AI once getting back into books, it gave me a fright like I was playing God and didn't know how with AI, maybe more playing Devil then in that sense?

[@BharatKwall]

Ram Ram

[@basketballismytherapy9364]

My guy✅☘️🤗🤓🫶

[@sourcetext]

Be here now means Consciousness - Awareness prior to all created things including your own body and mind i.e. you are not the body or mind, you are Eternal Spirit identified and trapped in and "as" the body and mind - Lao Tzu. Poor guy is in love with his body and intellectual bio computer virtual reality brain machine 🤖.😂.sorry ❤missed it big time ...that would drive anyone crazy 😧

[@sterlingcooper3978]

He was a wild man. Chicks, booze and pipes.

[@abdallemohamed213]

How lucky you are being son of Alan watts.

[@amireghbal9892]

It was very annoying the preface. Please just put Alan Watts talk. I don't care about your business strategy

[@Grif666]

Mark shut up

[@BharatKwall]

Bakaiti bahut krte ho me give facts, give the pill don't sit and just bla bla bla, give the one path thr practice Let me give u Just speak two words 24-7 Ram Ram Ram Ram Day in and day out That's it Don't forget 11 times Hanuman Chalisa also on Tuesday. And 1-3 times daily. But remember speaking Ram Ram will give u moksha

[@everytimesthefirsttime]

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