Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts

Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts
A powerful and thought-provoking speech about the art of not forcing (Wu-Wei)
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Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 - 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher, writer and speaker known for interpreting and popularizing Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism for a Western audience. Born in Chislehurst, England, he moved to the United States in 1938 and began Zen training in New York.

[@Justin--ze6qq]

Life is a weird, beautiful experience when you step back and look at it. Grateful to be here with you all

[@lordchrisderson5964]

Preach ! Church Tabernacle.......

[@_Area-51]

❤️

[@dexio8601]

It's a miracle we are even here to experience...

[@mojackoj.dulpak1887]

Most of the time it is hard but yeah...

[@lydiasyear]

❤❤❤

[@danielabilez3619]

When you force... wanting something to much, you create a counter energy at the wrong moment. Like worring is a waste of energy that robs you of the present and the future.

[@katec9893]

It's so interesting because before I opened up KZbin I was thinking all evening about the career I'm trying to break into but haven't yet managed to, feeling frustrated. Then this video turns up in my recommended.

[@shahir1395]

@@katec9893 youtube doesn't get it right often, but when it does, we get gems like these...

[@jennifermorgan9248]

So true my dear

[@guysumpthin2974]

“Do not toil” - the owners manual, “thou shall not covet” - the owners manual, “may your heart not be overcome with surfeiting” -the owners manual, “by being anxious, you cannot change one hair on your head” - the owners manual

[@tumultuousv]

@fumikumi yes, BUT worrying less is the point. People worry TOO much... Think

[@totalghoul00]

“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards” ~ Soren Kierkegaard

[@scottdanner1703]

Luck is the residue of design

[@mcos6]

great quote

[@jeffreyarcher9815]

The philosophy of kierkegaard and the philosophical question of suicide keeps me awake at night

[@mcos6]

how so @@jeffreyarcher9815

[@xler3441]

Jesus loves you so much He is waiting for you with open arms, so please accept Him in your life and heart while He is near

[@emilyloosli]

"You have to be able to realize that you don't know what you really want to do ... until you are really quiet ... and then it tells you."

[@funtowngames1523]

i dont know what i want to do, i hope that you have found your way.

[@80zplug]

@@funtowngames1523 Hope you find your way brother🙏🏾

[@funtowngames1523]

@@80zplug You too!

[@illyouminate9963]

I feel this a lot. I always searched for what I wanted to do based on the benefit I would get. As soon as I stopped searching, educated myself, did things I enjoyed without any reciprocation everything I needed just came to me. With a lot of effort of course, but it didn't feel so hard because I loved what I was doing and still do

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

this is exactly what i needed to hear right now. wow

[@andrewmurphy2634]

Alan Watts isn’t really a teacher, he doesn’t tell you what to do, he gently awakens within you what you already knew at the core of your being

[@anstriagreenwood3365]

He's a spiritual midwife, helping us give birth to ourselves.

[@nickmonks9563]

A real Bodhisattva.

[@ryousukuna7643]

A true Guru

[@jimi3060]

That's what an enlightened teacher and leader does, without judgement or ego and all with good humour ✨🦋

[@Cheeseyweezyfebreezy]

thats a big part of how teachers are supposed to operate

[@matrix2297]

I remember being young and hearing Michael Jackson say "the worst mistake a dancer can make is think". I'm not a dancer, but somehow it translated as a universal piece of wisdom and I say it to myself every time I know I'm thinking about what I should just be surrendering to.

[@jules.wins.]

He was a pedo you know

[@mauracosta972]

I teach ballet to adults. You would think a dance move would be easier to explain to a grown person, well it's not. Instead of starting right away, an adult will skint their eyes and use their brain. I child will start the move when you are half way explaining it, and they'll nail it the first time.

[@leonardomendozatrujillo-po9py]

I think this is not a good example. Michael was forced to dance in his childhood, then, when he grow up, he could do it natural. But he was initially forced to do it.

[@twittetaccount]

@@leonardomendozatrujillo-po9py ​ Michael said performing on the stage is something he wants to do and the stage is where he is the most comfortable, the most peaceful place he could be. He has an innate talent, he was born for it. Yes, his father gave him a tough teaching, that's what he called discipline. But Michael was never forced to learn something, he was the one wanting it. He would watch his idols like james brown and fred astaire on tv and would soak up the steps like a sponge. when he was about 3/4 his mother said he would often see mj dancing to the sound of a washing machine and he was even the one who asked his father if he could already join his brothers on stage.

[@BobbyVanStone]

Rings true for musicians too.

[@facts_and_quotes.]

"One day you will wake up and there won't be any more time to do the things you've always wanted. Do it now."

[@50pinkies67]

I learned this universal lesson from an AA sponsor back in the 90s. You cant control anything. Not even your kids. The more you force control, the more resistence.... then it all becomes a war. Do your part and let go. God will do the rest. Pray. ❤️

[@bezagebremedhine5102]

Indeed ♥️✝️

[@TeaParty1776]

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[@fadhlyshirazy]

If you listen to Alan Watts, he didn't believe in God

[@michaelnicholas7944]

@@fadhlyshirazy more he believed that 'God' was the universe and those living in the universe were it's eyes.. but no he didn't believe in a little old man in the sky.

[@MorbiusBlueBalls]

​@@michaelnicholas7944 to narrow it down, he didn't believe in a god that you can pray to. Making the main comment and other Christian comment useless in this context

[@frontsidegrinder6858]

It's like just be, go with flow and trust, everything is going to be allright.

[@meme-bz6iw]

"everything is going to be allright" huge bullshits. Things don't always go alright my man and don't be hypocrite.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

pessimistic view yield predictably pessimistic results

[@muhammadsaadkhan196]

@@meme-bz6iw you are right. Everything is right being not-right .

[@Consciousrider]

@@meme-bz6iw well it’s all about how you react. There’s action and reaction. Like your comment. Not the best reaction. Our days are PERFECT. Now how YOU treat your day is the outcome of what you’ll call it.

[@batchimegdamdindorj8557]

Let go and let live that’s the art of living. Get rid of ideas in your head how your life should be and center your energy into your true self. Within that space the right action will flow only then life will reveal its true miracles because when you’re in tune with life’s energy everything will be smooth because there isn’t going to be any difference between the bad and the good there won’t be any preference because you’ll have learnt to go with the wave 🌊 wave is wave there’s no bad or good wave when you mastered the technique you experience the thrill of passing another wave. It’s an experience not a story.

[@mrgxlize1607]

« You don’t know what you want to do until you are very quiet, and it tells you » peace

[@iamsobeautifulomg]

no that's not what he meant. this is why we can't progress. because of dumb idiots who think they get it but are so far off because of their own inability and limitations. it's about pausing and thinking about who you really want to be. and that is way harder than you think. it's called "to be in the moment", sounds really simple but it's to completely difficult. most of us don't even know what it really means. what does it mean to be in the moment? once you figure that out, you'll realize that most of us are simply mimicking each other, we're not really being in the moment unless we're by ourselves, which we mostly near are never. you don't really know who you are. you need to be on your own for quite a while to really understand that but it also comes with a lot of pain and loneliness, which is where wu wei comes in. you don't realize how much brainwashing you're receiving each day by people you surround yourself with, regardless of how nice and positive they are. you don't realize the damage it's doing to you each day. each day you have the choice to start becoming your true self but you never do because of others around you. that is what he meant.

[@sabeel-mo3db]

Don't listen to it

[@joannag6992]

Yes nothingness which is kind of peaceful isn't it

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[@RobertManzano]

One of my favorite things about becoming a parent has been getting a second chance to see the world through the eyes of a child.

[@l.a.perrotte9908]

Im patiently waiting to experience that ❤

[@xler3441]

Jesus loves you so much He is waiting for you with open arms, so please accept Him in your life and heart while He is near

[@thecandyman9308]

honest question: what happens if/when that child's worldview is less optimistic than your own?

[@carmenM-ey6qy]

So true, and now I’m waiting to see it again through the eyes of my grandchildren 🥰

[@RobertManzano]

@@thecandyman9308 children are generally a black mirror of their parents. Almost every time my child has had a habit or prospective that I didn't like, I realized they picked that up from me.

[@BiancaD.Jordan]

Is there anything like proof recession stock? I am 57 years and would like to have a better knowledge in managing my retirement portfolio which is currently $1.25M...down from a high of $1.67M

[@AlbarranMarco-hu8yj]

the stock market rally is still in force, but the major indexes, sectors and especially leading stocks are prone to reversals. I recommend you seek the guidance a broker or FA.

[@DanielAlbarran-re2gv]

the uncertainties accompanying this present economy/market is more reasons I have my daily investment decisions guided by a portfolio-coach seeing that their entire skillset is built around going long and short at the same time, both employing profit-oriented strategy and laying off risk as a hedge against the inevitable downtrends, coupled with the exclusive analysis, it's quite impossible not to outperform. Netted over $850k in return on investment, since using a coach for about 2years.

[@PatrickVien-ik5pb]

I will be retiring in two years and I have a goal of doing that with $1M. How can I reach out to your guide?

[@Philippinespolicedepartment]

Big Credits to Mark Stuart Jordan he has a web presence, so you can simply search for, there are some others but it might be difficult to get them, but Annette has been a good guide through the year.

[@MrEmotional33]

WRONG CHANNEL!

[@TheJamaican777]

'Go with the flow until the flow goes with you'. I try to live by that principle.

[@ethansurber479]

How so? Does the flow agree with you or do you agree with the flow? Sounds like waiting for luck to change? I don't know what to think sometimes.

[@5-MINUTES1607]

verynice

[@TheJamaican777]

@@ethansurber479 I'll explain. Sometimes in life things don't go your way. It is like finding yourself in a fast flowing stream that is taking you away against your will towards the waterfall. You try to swim against the current to get away from the waterfall but you will only tire yourself out and end up falling to your doom OR you just go with flow of the current and steer yourself to one of the banks on the side of the stream or grab an overhanging branch to save yourself.

[@Minsdsetofagod]

@TheJamaican777....ON POINT!

[@HenryDube72]

@@ethansurber479 I think this is applicable to people who've destroyed themselves when things haven't gone their way, to withdraw a bit and avoid losing themselves.

[@SuburbanoidMisfit111]

A long time ago, I asked the Great Spirit/Universe for a teacher. I kept my eyes open for some time anywhere I went, expecting maybe a run in with a person with a better philosophy than I had. Instead, I found Brother Watts here in cyberspace. And he's still teaching me. Each speech plants a seed. I look up the people he mentions like Lao Tzu, and learn more. I learned from Watts that every moment is teaching us, no matter how unpleasant or mundane. There is something sacred in everything, a jewel can be plucked out of the most humble interaction.

[@opalaa5874]

damn straight

[@escapeartist78420]

I love that, a jewel can be plucked out of the most humble interaction

[@SuburbanoidMisfit111]

@Glory ToGod cool.👍

[@rowannandlall5060]

Ive been explored Michael Singer. You may enjoy his book, the surrender experiment. I'm still early in my journey, and the idea of surrendering and going with the the flow of life scares me. But I'm intrigued, and hopeful.

[@thedoncadillacshow2907]

The greatest of all teachers is the one within.

[@user-ku2xl7mr4v]

Your best work comes when it isn't forced.. "The art of sailing rather than the art of rowing", beautiful!.

[@itschrisjones]

Stay fluid. Stay open. Stay flowing.

[@aravind4391]

Become water my friend.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Watts was just the first step on the path of spiritual enlightenment, Falun Dafa is the last.

[@PurpleZen]

I realized that people don't call that have my number, they go on all the trips visiting others but never visit me, or when I need uplifting no one is ever there . This lead me to understand, don't sit around waiting on others to appreciate or fill your cup that you are holding out. I learned to fill my own cup and be happy with just me. It will be that way beginning to end and there's nothing wrong with that.

[@hunnybee33]

and by doing so you are attracting your soul tribe! just watch 🤗

[@vincentwaterson3480]

I learned good people help good people. They weren’t good, you are

[@NauticalOnion]

@Taylor M true, but there's obviously a nuance to it. Don't set yourself on fire to keep those around you warm

[@aprilcastellano9124]

Ok great! That's ok, people show us who they truly are! Don't fight it, accept that this is who they are and that is not what you need in your life. Continue to seek and discover yourself and then you'll find like minded persons. Aka you may change a routine like the place you may hang out, shop, hobbies etc and who knows the places you'll go and the persons you'll encounter on your new journey. Whenever I find a circle of friends/acquaintances no longer serves a purpose for my current journey, I change my routine based on the person (within me) that I'm trying to develop.

[@benjaminmuendo9790]

@@vincentwaterson3480 thank you

[@cboat4319]

Chase not money and happiness but peace and tranquility. It will bring you what you truly need.

[@quigleyfox]

peace an tranquility doesn't pay for expensive medical and surgery bills

[@oldmate99]

should I chase puss puss?

[@danklegosi6084]

@quigleyfox he didn't say tk ignore or neglect your responsibilities,he said chase. You can still work a job but have something else far more important that you're setting your goal towards. Money is great but when you're old and wrinkly and at death's door it'll be the last thing on your mind. Prepare yourself by chasing after what really matters to you yourself

[@Ironsight813]

​@@danklegosi6084 it's sad you had to explain his comment

[@Sayoh]

@@Ironsight813 Its like he didn't watch the video lol.

[@ses831]

“That which you seek is not outside yourself it’s inside yourself” 👁️💎

[@c.s.7097]

Don't Force anything. Such valuable words. As one ages one sees its veracity.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Except when you are constipated. Watts was just the first step on the path of spiritual enlightenment, Falun Dafa is the last.

[@nunu4evaaa]

"when your forcing yourself against the flow, the whole flow is working against you , when you release your fight against the flow, the whole flow works for you.🌊

[@ricksjordan2863]

❤

[@redrustyhill2]

... and takes you downstream over a waterfall to be smashed on the rocks and you become fish food. These quotes of "enlightenment " are complete bullshit. Alan watts was a hardcore alcoholic and drank himself to death. He didn't even believe his own bullshit in his later years.

[@muradm7748]

depends on where the flow is going. For example in Russia the flow pushes you to the war and death.

[@stephenhughes5156]

@@muradm7748 The flow happens within you. If the flow moves you in the direction of NOT fighting in a particular war, then that's what you should do (if you want to live in accordance with the flow). That's the way I see it anyway.

[@VB-zx1yk]

​@muradm7748 lol that's also in the US...

[@MikeJohnCore]

Needed this today. Been dealing with a relationship. Helps to just let go.

[@stacyc1478]

Omg I'm here with u for the same

[@aurdalarts]

Same boat brother

[@manuelgarcia5961]

That’s ⛪️ 💯

[@KerryNeeds]

Hope you’re okay

[@bekind3050]

It's going to be really tough, but walk & be with nature when you can. It helps me. 🙏

[@AlphaspitzZ]

Alan Watts has truly helped me thru some really dark and depressing times. So has Taoism

[@SebaDiGiuseppe]

There is a certain magic to Alan's voice and the way to explain. He takes you somewhere out of this life. I hope he knew this while he was alive, because it's a unique feeling and, for me, his legacy in my heart

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Yes, a gentleman, rare today. But his teachings are just a baby step, a giant step is Falun Dafa.

[@WillT25]

Dude was a baller hanging with Leary and all the people who shaped culture, politics and entertainment from 50’s to 70’s. A true original. Had a Masters in Theology and ordained minister who could give lectures that any laypeople could understand who influenced not only a generation, but those many after. Anyone focused on his substance use truly does not get his message or resigned to ignorance. As Mr Watts stated, ignorance is a process of ignoring reality. Best to push those away.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

@miko3895 Watts was just the first step on the path of spiritual enlightenment, Falun Dafa is the last.

[@agentchaos9771]

There is no first and there is no last, my friend. To believe you've achieved the end of enlightenment is to know nothing at all.

[@RJKYEG]

There is a similar bit of wisdom: "You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away and know when to run."

[@chaoscultivist5587]

"You never count your money when you're sitting at the table.. There'll be time enough for countin' when the dealing's done."

[@iggyyousoignorant]

Good old poker 😂

[@Godsadvoc8]

Man in black 👍

[@carladirden]

It's also a Kenny Rogers song. Love it

[@jimlahey7790]

thank you

[@lindalublu5917]

Your best work comes when it isn't forced.

[@thepunisherxxx6804]

Not really. As an engineer, I have to deliver on practical functional goals. I'm not always in the mood each day, but I do what's required anyway, emotions aside, in a structured, organized, thought out manner. When you have responsibilities or goals in life you are only hindering yourself only working when you "feel like it". Its just an excuse for laziness. This mentality only works with useless arts and crafts or anything that isn't practical and is necessary for it to work. A lot of my best work came from being forced to fix something under the gun or to met a deadline. My point is we are all capable of so much even if we think or feel we aren't. Don't "go with the flow" all the time, be careful doing that for too long, lest you end up a loser in life with hardship and a poor financial situation. Like it or not money brings safety, comfort, and security. Its necessary to get as much as possible.

[@dav5013]

@THePunisher Xxx Not really.....I'm forcing the law of attraction so Trump, Biden & Pence can make a cuadruple with Nancy Pelozzi for Pornhub...so, ill let you know if this becomes true by "FORCING" the law of attraction, bro, haha😂😂🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌

[@loko1944]

@@thepunisherxxx6804 Yes, I wanted to say this too, but this listening to ourself in silence sometimes is very useful. For example these goals you mentioned are much better when in line with ourself. Its good to think about goals without others opinions and all this noise

[@tinkerknight8022]

​@@thepunisherxxx6804 Forced is not a external state, but an compulsive state of mind. When you do your work, if you are totally obsorbed and do not carry the desire/fear/pressure/anxiety/etc with you, then you are in that "not forced" state. Not forced state is a tacit agreement on nothingness.

[@thepunisherxxx6804]

@@tinkerknight8022 I just see this as a lie to tell yourself so you think you're choosing to do the work of your own will. Break it down simply. If you don't do the work you won't be getting paid, and you now face the possibility of losing your home and lifestyle. We're not as free as we think. We're forced to do what is necessary daily. I think its still better than fending for ourselves without modern society, but its still something we just have to do, which is quite a bit in life honestly. You can focus better to clear anxieties out of your head, you can be fulfilled, even happy sometimes with work, but its work and it always gets old no matter what it is.

[@ArtistGoneWild]

This is why algorithms are so toxic for creatives. It puts pressure on the artists to force their craft rather than allow space and time to flow.

[@DaveFloJr]

Crazy how Alan Watts helped me fall in love 7 years ago and now he's supporting me as I try to fall out of love a year after having my heart broken

[@mickduffy]

Hang in there. It does get easier even though it doesn’t seem like it. It will always hurt but nothing near what it does in the beginning. Been there a few times. ✌🏻

[@c.galindo9639]

It is true. The best things that you do are not forced but just acted on out of pure will as if it is something that belongs to you and you just go with the flow

[@eunoia888]

can you please explain it to me ? like in a realistic way, the purpose of this video. i love to consume this content however its really hard for me to understand it sometimes. i mean, is he refering to just be lazy? not putting any effort into things?

[@jellymatsuryuka6853]

@@eunoia888 He means that you shouldn't take everything too seriously or else the result will come off as if it doesn't feel real. For example, think about this, you want to talk to this group of people but don't know how, so you start searching for ways you can talk to them, you then start focusing to hard on the problem and with that you focus on the issues and anxiety, with thoughts like "oh but what if they find me weird when I do this?" or anything of the sort, but when you finally let go of thinking too hard, the answer will pop up nicely in your mind, to just walk up and talk to them.

[@jellymatsuryuka6853]

@@eunoia888 The best way I can put everything he said in one phrase would be: Don't overthink it. And honestly this example I mentioned was actually something I was guilty of this past month but then overcame it

[@eunoia888]

@@jellymatsuryuka6853 yeah i do understand, after the pandemic i had some issues to socialize again, and went throught something like that. I hope u doin good now. I appreciate ur comment

[@beelzebootthecanadiandevil9600]

"The world is won by men who let it go." -Lao Tzu

[@YasinNabi]

I love this video and share this quote with you too, “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” -David Brinkley..

[@5-MINUTES1607]

good

[@davidratkai3067]

Cooool! :)))

[@NauticalOnion]

I like that

[@mylifebandpittsburgh8590]

love it

[@dianasaldivar3226]

🧿🧱🧿

[@l.c.ArTByLora]

I cry because this hits my soul. ❤ I fully get it...I've been sailing calmly. Calmly waiting patient while I create art for therapy. Slowly healing myself...I feel like a kid again and I'm enjoying it this time! I hope this makes sense because it does to me now.

[@tinkerknight8022]

Comgratulations to your enlightenment.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Don't worry, there is a jagged reef just ahead that is going to rip your hull to pieces. God created this planet for us to suffer to redeem ourselves so that we can return home to Heaven...............Falun Dafa

[@l.c.ArTByLora]

Yes..I shine bright like a star now 🌞

[@l.c.ArTByLora]

@@tinkerknight8022 ty🥰💖

[@zegill30]

Peace be unto you 😊 NM

[@godsmacked1000]

6:37-6:43 if you’re going to get anything out of this video just get that. That’s all you need to know in life ❤

[@jayb4019]

This crap just killed me. 🤣🤣

[@godsmacked1000]

@@jayb4019 deep 🥲

[@pparker768]

Very insightful 😂

[@ceomere2038]

😂😂😂😂

[@jekyahmed930]

Bro you got me there 😂

[@notabandaidgaming479]

I have always been a person that tries to force things. This is something I need to work on.

[@museti-zd2ee]

Me too. I need to let go.

[@Ookami20]

You can do it. 💚 just like all of us we are all capable of anything

[@jeffforsythe9514]

You need a great teacher............Falun Dafa

[@rustyshackelford7651]

Me too I'm a control freak and can never let anything go.

[@bruceb9515]

Me and you both partner. We're in this together.

[@massiah09]

Everytime I listen to Alan, he takes me back to childhood where I understood the world was weird and I would constantly question my mother about why things were the way they were, instead of being as I clearly saw them to be...... Free forming and un-incumbered by the nature of man.

[@jennifermurphy2226]

Thank you for this!!

[@derekterrell3465]

Thank you

[@djtan3313]

“Only a child enters heaven.” …

[@5-MINUTES1607]

good

[@jeffforsythe9514]

The world has lost its moral compass...........falundafa

[@distritodisfruta8201]

Especially bad relationships. Sometimes is not the wrong person, but wrong timing. If that's the case, they'll come back when is the right time. If not, it was a lesson and a oportunity to learn, improve, grow and know your worth.

[@LeahandBlair]

I force everything and it works for me. The door would not open, I forced it open, then the world opened up to me. ❤

[@jabroski69]

6:37 thru 6:43 this is the best priceless advice advice I've ever hear

[@storytimereadaloudwithfunn9888]

Yes, I also found that very profound. In fact, tbf, it was the only part of the video I understood.

[@PLAKINA]

100% agree!

[@Lickmacake]

Thank you Now I can sleep well

[@creed981]

This comment is under rated

[@Zaverda]

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[@tavarescornwell4720]

"It does you No good to hold on to a Boulder if it's falling with you... let go, and relax" Wow-wee...👳🏿‍♂️❤

[@BeYourself157]

You don’t know what you want to do until you are very quiet, and it tells you. Grateful to be here with you all

[@victoriajones8747]

This man's voice is captivating...... Genius

[@karatjuicepodcast]

The Concept of Not Forcing Anything... reminds me of the Taoist Wisdom of letting things Flow. It has been said that having peace of mind is one of the greatest treasures in this world. But unfortunately, so many people are plagued by the turmoil of constant frantic & busy thoughts. Thanks for sharing!

[@theloneindividual]

Life is just a flow, nothing is here to stay. Everything is prone to change. Therefore, forcing things will only lead to misery, probably that is why so many are in dire plight nowadays in the rush for happiness and wealth. We get so busy with running after ephemeral values that we forget we are around here for a short time.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

We have all been given a horrible foundation, leading us further and further away from what should be our true goal, the Divine We have all become fun seekers and good luck with that fantasy................Falun Dafa

[@JV-yq4tz]

if you try too hard, it wears you out. sometimes, we need to go with the flow.

[@aust_inc]

"You never use muscle at the wrong moment." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@rebeccamartin2399]

It can cause injury. Interesting to think about on different levels.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Turn the other cheek. Watts was just the first step on the path of spiritual enlightenment, Falun Dafa is the last.

[@wholeearthproductions]

Great video and honestly big respect to the editor, your use of stock footage and transitions is amazing, great production

[@GingaMan]

I have always lived by this rule since I had my own awakening in 1992. One must accept though what this brings, because often you will not get what you want, yet you will always get what you actually do need.

[@melissarae6996]

Sounds just like the rolling stones. "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need."

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Actually you get what you deserve, its called karma.......falundafa

[@GingaMan]

@@melissarae6996 Yes, because they tapped into a deep truth with that one liner, many groups in the 1960's did. We are star dust... Indeed we are as it is the calcium of the Sun that gives us the life we have. Without it Earth would have no building blocks for life as we know it.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

@@NaesGalaxy My Master teaches that when we reincarnate we bring with us black karma which must be removed for us to break the cycle of rebirth and return home to Heaven, you would be wise to look at the practice........................Falun Dafa.......................just my opinion.

[@GingaMan]

@@NaesGalaxy Karma as cosmic justice? Trump... no justice.... Most republicans currently breaking the laws, using social media as a propaganda tool... no justice there... Fascist leaders rising everywhere... no justice there either. Go ask the average chinese citizen what they really think of the aristocracy of China ruling over them in often unjust ways because there is no karma there either. I could go on, there are so many examples of no karma or justice in this world. I get where you re coming from, its nice to believe the goodness of the Universe has your back in this world. Yet far too often it does not. Karma is simply action = reaction. it is nothing more. True justice can only come from you or I when we actually stand up to injustice. Why? Because that is how karma works.. Again ACTION = REACTION

[@aarnavfarhan8737]

Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it. “You’re not going to remember those expensive shoes you bought ten years ago, but you will remember every single morning when you look at your bank account that extra 0 in there. I promise, that’s going to be way more fun to look at everyday”, I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life

[@Joeharry359]

In order to generate income from the market you will need loads of experience and a well defined strategy, which retail investors like us don’t possess. If you trade without proper preparation, you’re most likely to lose all or half your capital.

[@Joeharry359]

For me, I hired an investment pro and my portfolio is being guided through his expertise. It may sound basic or generic but his effective strategy is the only reason l’m able to scale up from an initial 75k to 200k in less than 18 months

[@ralphfiennes2875]

​@Raymond Patrick I strongly recommend this too, mentorship is important

[@xler3441]

Jesus loves you so much He is waiting for you with open arms, so please accept Him in your life and heart while He is near

[@joe-gq9oo]

very materialist of you

[@raycastillo2720]

This is one of the best compilations! Inalways come back to it and feel like its first time listening to it.

[@manangbidz49]

I can simply hear my own heartbeat.

[@tyfife79]

[@emilyc9380]

That’s the chronic

[@fuxinferior2195]

@@emilyc9380 🤣

[@usamaahmed8118]

No,there is sound of consciousness he's referring to pay attention

[@bl8388]

I can, too ! You should get that checked up on.

[@jcfink9468]

Just when I need the reminder, this appears. What do I hear? I hear love. Thank you, MotherFatherGod.

[@emy3800]

I heard nothing

[@jaedi1396]

Exactly this, thank you ❤️

[@jxden_dxdrxs4518]

immensely needed, this man is brilliant

[@PThorpe11]

Very practical lesson that we learned in sports - control the controllables. I love that it applies to life so fluently.

[@Win77790]

To be your true you, you have to let go of what’s not you, then only you will be there

[@haydenwayne3710]

It's very simple. The ultimate craft skill is GETTING OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY!!!!!!!

[@42BETWO]

Beautifully done! Rings true…visuals and sound match the message without forcing.

[@jaydmjay499]

I adore Alan Watts, definitely in my top 5 favorite philosopher list. 🙏

[@SF_Native]

Going through so many internal things, but grateful to be on this earth.

[@missriss_xoxo]

There are certain sounds that soothe your mind. Alan Watt’s voice is one of those things.

[@jaredelmore1]

His rhythm

[@protatype7487]

It’s a shame that he’s usually cut with music

[@sayusayme7729]

Listen to him every night as I’m falling asleep 💤

[@jesusisking3814]

If you die tonight, do you know where you're going? Did you know that Jesus Christ is THE Truth, the life and the only way to Heaven? Revelation 20:15 ''Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.'' Through Jesus Christ, God offers you a FREE gift - forgiveness. All you need to do is repent, turn away from your sins and evil ways, from now on put your faith completely in Jesus Christ and be obedient to Him. Biblical explanation of the Gospel: God doesn’t want anybody in hell, but you must understand why we deserve hell and why those who refuse to live under His authority will go there. He gave us the law (Ten Commandments) not to make us righteous, but rather to show us our sin (Romans 3:20). God gave us free will and since Adam sinned in the garden, sin is the nature of our flesh and we ALL have sinned. (Romans 3:23) The law demands death to those who sin (Romans 6:23). Since we have all sinned, we all deserve hell. Revelation 21:8 says that all liars will go to hell. Yes, even if you have lied once in your life, you are sentenced to hell - that's how high God's standards are of moral perfection because God is holy and righteous, there is not one sin in Him. For someone to be justified before holy God they have to be sinless, that's why everyone need Jesus Christ - for He lived a sinless life, died on the cross and rose from the dead on the third day. None of us are good in God’s eyes, because for God good means moral perfection. We all have broken God’s commandments, we all have sinned in our lives so none of us are good. ‘’For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.’’ (James 2:10). Our carnal mind is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's moral law and it never will (Romans 8:7). We hate the thought of God for the same reason a criminal hates a policeman - we know we have sinned against God and are guilty of it and we don't want to be damned. No good works will ever save you. You can't earn salvation by good works, because God will judge us for our sin. Good News is that Jesus Christ lived a perfect, holy, sinless life and He died for our sins according to the Scriptures, He was buried and He was raised from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’’ (John 3:16) We aren’t saved by our good works, but only by the grace of God through faith in Christ. ''For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) Jesus said ‘’it is finished’’ (John 19:30) just before He died on the cross, which means He paid the fine for our sins (past, present, future) to be forgiven only IF we repent and trust in Him. This is how you can get saved from sin and hell - repent of your sins and trust in Jesus Christ. Get to know Him by reading God's Word. So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” (Luke 11:13) ''What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!'' (Romans 6:15) ''Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out'' (Acts 3:19) Repentance is a turning away from sin and all evil works, and it always results in changed behavior (Luke 3:8). Biblically, a person who repents does not continue willfully in sin. While sorrow from sin is not equivalent to repentance, it is certainly an element of scriptural repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). Do not play a hypocrite. ''God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.'' (1 John 1:5-6) (John 3:3) Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." If you have repented and have genuine faith in Jesus Christ then you will receive the gift of Holy Spirit and be born-again spiritually. When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession - to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14) Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36) ''You will know them by their fruits'' (Matthew 7) If you have been truly born-again with the Holy Spirit and He has regenerated your heart, you will desire righteousnes - to do what is good and righteous in God's eyes, to seek God everyday in His Word and prayer, to strengthen your relationship with God. You will no longer desire to willfully continue living in sin but will want to obey God out of your love for Him because of His amazing grace revealed to us through the death and resurrection of His Son. ''Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.'' (2 Corinthians 5:17) ''For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.'' (Eph 2:10) You will have a testimony - of what your life had been before and how has it changed now when you have surrendered it to Lord Jesus Christ. As a declaration and affirmation of your faith in Jesus Christ, get baptised in water because He commanded us to do so. In John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.'' ''Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'' (Matthew 28:19) ''Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.'' (Acts 2:41) ''And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also - not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,'' (1 Peter 3:21) ''We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.'' (Romans 6:4) ''Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.'' (Colossians 2:12) Please get right with God and get to know Jesus Christ personally today before it’s too late, because there’s not much time left! "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.’’ (Mark 13:32) Get to know Christ through God's Word - Bible. At first I recommend reading Gospel of John and book of Romans. God bless you! Jeremiah 29:13 - ''You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.''

[@WakeUpUncensored]

Not forcing anything will save you a lot of heartache.

[@tracyf3288]

I have always loved listening to Alan Watts!

[@NadaAlawadhi]

I do this to some extent without being aware of energy and what this is. I just always had trust in where life throws me. And when it does, I don’t try to go above and beyond to change the circumstance, I just wait and see. And most of the time it’s the best thing for me. I just always had a fear of trying so hard to change the things I get, and then regret it.

[@ViragGulyasofficial]

I love this!

[@MillersMedia]

Yes I used to feel the same way, but lately I’ve been trying to force things and it just never works out. I really needed this video to get me back on track

[@lemonyskunkketts7781]

Alans words gives me goosebumps, as if my body is being refreshed. It triggers something like the end of a cold shower, a new found breath.

[@FabiCali]

I like the way you describe it

[@angereddivorcedmom]

what a beautiful description 😃

[@5-MINUTES1607]

good worl bro

[@Davinciblack_]

Shut up

[@Luke_MoonWalker]

There are certain humans who get "it" and channel "it". Whatever "it" is. Some use "it" for good, some use "it" for evil, but there is no denying that what ever "it" is, it's very real and we all feel it.

[@ghostnic8]

Got this in my feed at exactly the right moment. A profound weight lifted from my spirit. I've lived long enough to know the truth of this from personal experience, and reading all of your comments has really enhanced the depth of my understanding. The drift of things... Get with it.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

You have just scratched the surface............Falun Dafa

[@dystantmind7254]

Glad for you. I know the feeling of being rid of such weight

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Watts was just the first step on the path of spiritual enlightenment, Falun Dafa is the last.

[@JLACAMotiversity]

The background music in this video is so uplifting and adds a great touch to the overall message. It kept me engaged from start to finish.

[@HannahWilliams-ro9hg]

"YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO REALIZE THAT YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO, UNITL YOU ARE VERY QUIET AND IT TELLS YOU" GOD THIS VIDEO IS SO DEEP!

[@jeffforsythe9514]

It just scratches the surface, Falun Dafa is unfathomable.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Watts was just the first step on the path of spiritual enlightenment, Falun Dafa is the last.

[@marimo66666]

@@jeffforsythe9514 dug pretty deep it's actually doable i say. everything makes perfect sense in time-space, because i myself as a singular life form, just like every creature that had existed or will born into this plane, does not matter. many struggle to find purpose in life, because there actually isn't one. no one is born into this world with a "purpose".

[@jeffforsythe9514]

@@marimo66666 Just the opposite is true. We all fell here from Heaven and now should be seeking the Divine to return home to Heaven. ..........................................Falun Dafa

[@aiikae7101]

Needed to see this today. Struggling with letting go of an ex. It's so hard not to want to force things to be the way they used to be. ☹️

[@MaloryTalks]

I am struggling with this. I have been hung over this person mentally 😭😭😭 I need to stop

[@sivan8440]

Please don’t become that PERSON who chases people whom doesn’t love back them.. It will turn you into a monster unconsciously.. Heal soon find your love ❤

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Breaking up is hard to do, Neil Sedaka. Everyone becomes emotionally attached to almost everything and it is the cause of most suffering but wisdom springs from suffering.........Falun Dafa

[@rappoliticsworldwide]

​@@MaloryTalks how're you feeling today?

[@MaloryTalks]

@@rappoliticsworldwide i feel great actually

[@miko3895]

Still loving Allen, all these years, still rings true. Thank you, Mr. Watts. Makes more sense than ever. Beautiful thoughts for improving Kung Fu, and just life in general.

[@meganhelen4490]

This is quite possibly my favorite Alan Watts video of all time. Thank you!

[@huhuruz77]

True ! I FORCED in 2019 at my job to be promoted and...I`ve failed 100% ! I`ve lost my job 1 month later because didn`t happened as I wished and the disappointment was more than huge ! I resigned and after a while I said to myself that it would have been much better TO WAIT, to do absolutely nothing and to let life to continue its course. I`ll never ever repeat this mistake.

[@spacetimecell5542]

Watching this made make me feel like I just did meditation

[@sidlopez4599]

I don’t want to ruin the mystic , this clip IS specifically just that: a guided meditation session. It’s a refined and streamlined “thought 💭 exercise.” (Good for you.) 👌👍

[@Dolospiritual]

You really can’t meditate, it’s a state of being. You can get into a meditative state doing probably anything. You just have to learn to manage yourself.

[@P-39_Airacobra]

Absolutely beautiful video. Alan Watts has a way of bringing so much to light by saying only what is so simple and clear.

[@wastedwarrior1045]

I COULD LISTEN TO HIM FOREVER

[@Azad_2024_]

It's not about never forcing. Don't force when the time isn't right. You can force all you want when you have momentum, but when you do it will feel lighter and feel like not forcing anyway.

[@michaelfilippi1520]

That's what she said

[@Azad_2024_]

@@michaelfilippi1520 😂

[@mauricedegroff5669]

My grandfather on my mother side was the inventor of several very important electrical tools that electrician still use today he used to tell me all the time you’re forcing it do not force it just work at it you’ll figure it out do not force it I believed him I don’t like forcing anybody to do anything or any tool even when I work with a hammer I won’t hit the nail too hard ironically I found that you can’t manage people too hard either.

[@thraxxxsd]

One of those videos you know is valuable and need to watch it more than once to fully grasp its content. Thank you for this.

[@KenyaKonspiracyKorner]

the comments of these videos are always so wonderfully loving thankyou for being here

[@simionmihai8262]

I've been living by the rules of Taoism and I've been living my best and happiest moments ever since

[@mythtree6348]

taoists tend to become lazy selfish escapists. Alan drank himself to death.

[@Playwright62]

Not just his words. There is something so loving and compelling about his voice. I feel the same about Thich Nhat Hahn's voice. Loving. Compelling.

[@chinaomi4792]

Iso very right😂😂. I still can’t get the full message because at the beginning I was and I am still captivated by his voice. I could listen for hours.

[@carladirden]

So do I !!! He is on a channel called Plum Village.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Watts was just the first step on the path of spiritual enlightenment, Falun Dafa is the last.

[@MisterMaster4life]

I consider Thich Nhat Hahn my life coach, my teacher and my guide. Even though he passed away, to me he'll always be here to steer me in the right direction. 👏✨️♥️

[@broniro]

Discovered this not too long ago. This is gonna be the first instrumental I slap on the first day I hit the river this summer (as well as every other day). Great song to kick off my summer!!!! Looking forward to more!

[@Dillpic808]

I’ve been trying to be quiet to hear my inner being. This video has resonated so much. See the world as what is. ❤

[@Cl4rendon]

„Sailing , not rowing „ is a wonderful metaphor ❤

[@AlexandraRieloff]

Thank you. These words could not come at more important time; but they're timeless.

[@WolfMage888]

What an amazing soul, what an amazing spirit, and what an inspiring message. Alan Watts simple thanks from my heart. ❤

[@hockinghillsalive3624]

I hear what my human brain would identify as life. Sounds. Howling winds, humming electrical frequencies, the footsteps of my loved ones, and my own personal jazz. My surroundings are me, and I am one with them. We are the culmination of being.

[@stephenhughes5156]

So if another person murders you, does that make it suicide? 🤔

[@hockinghillsalive3624]

@@stephenhughes5156 haha, a mind twister! I dig it. Let's say, "yes."

[@stuartmcnamara9610]

I just love Alan Watts, and this is him sharing some really insightful and wonderful thoughts. Thank you.

[@SlicerJen]

I have always felt this was like listening to the universe and never go against that flow. I know this well withiut putting words to it until now.

[@AudenimLock]

This is what I’ve been doing without recently realising. He sums it up beautifully.

[@lindseyhiebsch6322]

Alan watts is someone I will begin to study soon. I like that his excerpts come through when I need them for now though.

[@LightFeeling_]

Wow ❗ in the last part I didn't know it was finished I just keep waiting to hear his voice. Thank you ❤

[@AkashSamanta-pp1xt]

These 9 minutes did lift up the boulders of being 'brought up' in the society.

[@alexrfontes]

Indeed a thought-provoking speech... Difficult not to feel touched by his words. And beautiful images! Thanks for posting this video!

[@F8LDragon2]

What do you truly, honestly hear. Reminds me of waking up as a child and not having strong sound recognition, and all the thoughts coming to the mind trying to imagine what could be going on. Possibility

[@Sayah162]

What he said about thoughts just being noise was powerful. Got a download from that.

[@josemariareanochunga6987]

It makes me so happy to find this kind of videos, they give me a deeper understanding of what chinesse restaurants names mean.

[@smilewithmotivation8876]

Keep doing the great work, this world needs more of it.

[@SpartanVissepo]

Alan Watts for the win. He's just so amazing.

[@KidFresh71]

One of the greatest orators and teachers of all time.

[@clementmambulasa587]

Am glad i experienced this time period with yall reading this. Random mammals that may never cross paths. But somehow still united in the experience

[@veraintuizione6497]

WONDERFUL TEACHING! SO grateful 💓🙏

[@luftwaffe6521]

It all comes down to keep breathing and don’t resist. Everything is taken care of. All will be ok.

[@charifyks2500]

Your resistance, makes the things to insist.