Is there a Purpose to Living? - Alan Watts

[@yodie_yodarf8860]

I have just discovered Mr Alan Watts And I'm strucked by the fact that all the things this sir says rings in me... Practically all he says is what i've always felt about the world, nature, and the mystery of all of this.. I've always been asking myself what's the deal with our life ? What's the purpose ? And i have come to the conclusion that maybe it just have no purpose. Nature is here. Life is here beauty is here and that is all. No one let a paper saying what to do with life. It's just here. And all you have to do is feel and contemplate the beauty of this unpurposeness. We human tend to get frustrated by this unpurposeness we fear the nothingness. We always have to explain to give meaning to all of this. While nature is just so simple. Life is so simple. But human is such a fragile and fearfull creature.. I am happy to have stumpled upon this marvelous man.

[@VirenRabago]

OMG me too but OMFG are you MF league of legends?

[@viplavkadam8049]

Enjoy The Pebble! :)

[@ipathvvv]

I love your comment.

[@MrKillabee47]

loren lolita welcome sister

[@austinkunch710]

loren lolita I agree

[@eddieaguilar3159]

i listen to Alan Watts every morning before starting my day, his voice is so soothing.

[@joshuapritt4627]

Me to Eddie Aguilar his voice and message is amazing more people need to listen to him the world would undoubtedly be a better place

[@sunilrana5521]

Me to 😊

[@ubaidahmadnaik941]

Me 2

[@ramacanda]

I listen every night before going to sleep. Its perfect to relax and let go for a bit, sleeping more peacefully. Greetings from argentina

[@bobdillaber1195]

@@ramacanda Greetings from Michigan, Argentina . 👋

[@claudelebel49]

The human mind wants a purpose. Being needs nothing more than itself.

[@TheMeneltarma]

Words of wisdom

[@souldriven1688]

The meaning of life is simple...it is to live. Think about that . Repeat it to yourself.

[@petrisorbadea4423]

Weak..

[@mm-um6yz]

Why do we have to live

[@UniqueGeekFreak]

@@mm-um6yz to experience life to the fullest :) To bring something to this world & bring something with us when we leave this world. We all have a purpose to fulfill even though it may look bleak & our existence feel useless. "Be the change you want to see in the world" :) 🙋✊

[@DANIEL-wf7rn]

@@UniqueGeekFreak this makes absolutely no sense if you believe in this video cause it says we have no purpose???

[@UniqueGeekFreak]

@@DANIEL-wf7rn i dont remember the contents of the video, perhaps you can explain what you mean. You mean to say Alan Watts said theres no purpose? Highly unlikely coming from him

[@NemeanLion-]

I like to watch my dogs sometimes to remember what life is about. They can be still all day long in the house and not get stressed about it. They feel joy when it’s time to eat or be walked, or when they see someone they care about. The simplest things. They exist, just like the pebble on the beach.

[@djdanzy]

Yes very true statement i was thinking the same

[@vincentwadman8577]

I truly believe we are inferior to animals and nature, because we as humans always are trying to reach something, find knowledge and meaning but life and animals are always just happy and enjoy life and it's cycle

[@MaekarManastorm]

@PEIRAMA because if you live long enough, the only certainty left is.. you'll end up alone .

[@udaykhanna1]

What about majority of humans who kill animals to eat them and for many other various things (making leather bags etc) ? We have made their life hell too.

[@sandyshores915]

Maybe it's the other way around

[@silkegehtyoutubegarnichtsa892]

However, if bears, e.g, could figure out how to rise their population to almost 8 billion (btw., it was half, when I was in school, geez), they's do that too! And we find "meaning" in managing that mass, in so many ways, while each individual is taking her/himself totally seriously. ... Agree, animals are superior!! :D

[@doncount4265]

Animals don't enjoy life they just live in the moment thats the difference. Try and practise presence.

[@edvolve]

"I must trust myself to a nature which doesn't have a boss." That is a great line. Not scary to me like it might be to others either.

[@desireey205]

edvolve God is the boss😊

[@sonja0510]

I'm so with you! :)

[@sonja0510]

@edvolve I wish more people could think like this.. 💙

[@melrose8213]

“I must trust myself to the totally unknown. I must trust myself to a nature which doesn’t have a boss.”

[@falconglorious5426]

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[@trevagraham1605]

The simple answer is no. As Humans we are smart enough to believe that we're here for a greater purpose, but too ignorant to realize that we're not.

[@Angelinay-vw6dw]

What if the reason is living is simply the presence of existence in the abyss of the universe? What if, the genuine reason, and philosophical aim of being, is in, true factuality so that being- and the complexity, unpredictability, and utmost phenomenon that it has in its being systematically- is actually an incomprehensibly significant crave-sector of the galaxies astronomical factors? That is a paradox I find thoroughly disturbing, for if not that, it would be hard to imagine a less grim solution than the one that you’ve stated; but nevertheless- extremely intriguing, because of its seemingly unknowable odds.

[@calinbunea2229]

I would say too ignorant or too high ego...

[@nymphy8812]

@@Angelinay-vw6dw Im aware you posted this comment a month ago but i have been searching for so long someone else who thinks the same thing i do. Not sure if you really do but what u said sounds very similar. I kept thinking that Existence, everything in existence, is just so that existence and non-existence balance out because in order for non existence to not exist, there has to be existence. Which makes everything in existence seem like a complex system, which despite being beautiful, means life is more like a cog in the machine, it is the piece needed to validate the rest of existence. Sensing the world, seeing, hearing, feeling everything, validating its own and everything elses existence. But i dont know about you, but this kinda insight really bothers and disturbs me because it seems to invalidate life to me but i cant help but feel this is why we are here.

[@reecemesser]

The Bible says if we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and believe that God hath raised him from the dead then we shalt be saved.

[@lachlanbolton6902]

we don't... but that's where faith comes in

[@blerimcenaj3894]

Most days I work so much.. at the end of the night, I can't fall asleep thinking about things that need to be done, work, life etc... Purposelessness feels peaceful... My mind stops racing.... This video helped me go to sleep. Thank you...

[@nizarscoot2844]

happy for u

[@serpenteve]

Going through the same.

[@aperturefilm]

Im glad john !

[@WoWGirl6]

A couple years ago I found this video when I was going through an existential crisis. It helped.

[@drcornnipplesyohanson3661]

I collect farts in a marble jar then place it somewhere and watch people open it .Its my purpose i love it .....ur welcome

[@vladimirdosen6677]

Your purpose is to cc stuff

[@raymondphillips7107]

Purpose can have so many definitions. A problem we face is that we want to live up to society's expectations,and definitions of what life should be and what our lives should become. Purpose can be anything that leads to ones happiness, no matter what it is and how you obtain it.

[@TerriblePerfection]

This is why retirement is so wonderful. I don't understand how anyone can warn you about the danger of being idle! I love the wide margin on my day, and can fritter hours away in solitude and contentment. Peace to all.

[@cmrules]

Watts was a class act. He will ring to anybody who has risen from the slumber. Not many unarisen will find his thoughts and they won't understand it until they have woken up.

[@jwoodhead345]

Everyone in the world should listen to this guy I’m 45 I never knew he existed sure glad I didn’t miss his words Changed my life in the best way

[@bobdillaber1195]

I'm 80 and I just discovered him. And he still tells me what he told you.

[@lordoftheflings]

Damn I love Alan Watts as if he were my own family. More profound words than you will find in any of the major religious texts. Alan Watts teaches us what real faith is all about.

[@tanyatheriotlmt3002]

I've listened to Mr Alan Watts for almost 10 yrs. He had helped me grieve through losing my husband in a car wreck and both of my grandsons. Losing the last one, he was only 17 months old, healthy. Him and I were inseparable and my heart is forever broken. He just never woke up. I've never felt such pain as I do for losing Hudson. He was the little love of my life.

[@MrJamiez]

Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.. I hope you're doing better. ❤️

[@tanyatheriotlmt3002]

@@MrJamiez thank you for kind words. I guess I have to disagree. In my 41 yrs I've felt much pain. Lost so many loved one. Had everything I ever wanted and lost it. Losing My grandson Hudson is the most painful thing I've ever experienced. Not a day goes by I don't think of him and miss him. I wish I could take his place. It's not fair.

[@MrJamiez]

@@tanyatheriotlmt3002 I'm sorry for your loss. 💔😢

[@tanyatheriotlmt3002]

@@MrJamiez ty so much 🙏🏻

[@justjoy5827]

I'm actually struggling with my depression right now and somewhere down the road someone's made me feel that I'm dump spoiled bratt and i deserved nothing. watching this vid made me realized something that life is not what we want to be is how we live our life and how we believe ourself.

[@richardl772]

‘I must learn to trust myself to a Nature that doesn’t have a boss’. Thanks.

[@MrCool-vu1nr]

Our purpose has no point we should just enjoy whatever and be grateful we r even alive in the first place.

[@zuby985]

May our dancing, our singing, our laughter and all our other actions be an expression of the joy of living a life that though has no purpose, has a wealth of meaning of that which we Give it.

[@MrCool-vu1nr]

Fair enough

[@xtonibx5770]

"The meaning of life is to be alive" -Alan Watts. It's so simple that so many people miss it, and so many people don't get it because it's so frustratingly uncomplicated. Take risks, you only have this one life. Take care of yourself, you aren't any less important than any other human being in this world. We all come from the same place. And depending on your religion, we all go to the same place after this is over. Life is purposeless, but living this life as a good, happy human being is not meaningless. There is probably a reason why life exists. And we'll never know why. But regardless of all of that, you gotta live before you die. "The meaning of life is to be alive."

[@tristandavis6060]

❤

[@OfficialDenzy]

"There is probably a reason why life exists" no there isn't.

[@xtonibx5770]

@@OfficialDenzy I agree

[@glennifer1225]

regardless of your religion, we all end up in the same olace

[@yoyo5441]

Were not here for a purpose, and that's amazing theres no set structure to what we all should do with life it's just about us what we want to do what purpose we want to find and that's why life is amazing

[@jasmineglein3721]

How beautiful just to be here without a purpose ...

[@srini9083]

One of the voices that has a music of peace

[@henrywerner4477]

That was like a warm blanket when your falling slowly asleep

[@aaronelm146]

Henry Werner idk it feels like a cold depressing blanket to know that I’m here for no reason

[@yoursubconscious]

"you don't HAVE TO learn". how true this is with most things.

[@fuldagermany]

I love the way Alan Watts conveys his views and he is among those whose teachings stir me up inside ... opens up a lot of windows and doors ... and the air is rarified. If I had funds, I would support this site.

[@kendrick1111May1st]

I truly think we are having the most mystical experience.. And I also think we do have a purpose.. We just let it go over our head and under our feet.. 11:11

[@mariosancho-cirer5041]

life has so much to offer. every single day you can fin joy in the little things, you just gotta apreciate it, get a perspective and have fun. Thkx to Alan and the world, you opened my eyes years ago

[@leahferguson294]

Alan Watts truly makes u question the things you take for granted

[@bingletoncoochiesmith.]

The search for the purpose of life has puzzled people for thousands of years. That’s because we typically begin at the wrong starting point-ourselves. We ask self-centered questions like What do I want to be? What should I do with my life? What are my goals, my ambitions, my dreams for my future? But focusing on ourselves will never reveal our life’s purpose. you won’t discover your life’s meaning by looking within yourself. You’ve probably tried that already. You didn’t create yourself, so there is no way you can tell yourself what you were created for!

[@adamromero]

The closest to a purpose we can achieve is finding peace and helping others to find peace. Live is much richer when we are at peace.

[@benhartart9487]

We have and are evolving into computers, computers analyse and interpret etc, this organism observes this phenomenon and does not judge it, but rather just smiles and has wonder and gratitude 😀

[@biggestbrowneyes]

I love the walks in the forest !

[@saavgel55]

I love how he caught himself say we have to and immediately corrected himself. Love Watts 🙌🏾

[@patrickn8355]

Tears of joy when you come to this realization

[@haido4116]

I went job hunting today and after listening to this ... I can apply to learn to trust ..

[@imaginaryuniverse632]

The realities that surrounds us is not an accident. It appears to me that we are each given a role to play and our purpose is to be the piece of the puzzle we were meant to be.

[@gracesanity6314]

"Those that have a WHY IN LIFE, can bare almost any how" l had to have a WHY, a purpose, a reason, a meaning to go on. For me its - to grow emotionally, to evolve, to be, to be enlightened, to accept, like very much exactly who l am, thus l could project that acceptance out to others, life and its opposites. To be aimless without a WHY, has no meaningful life for me. Trust yourself - but find your WHY, cause life will challenge you - what will sustain you when all else fails? Find YOUR sustainer. I am the sustainer of my life, cause l have a why!!!

[@nguyenqlog56]

My dream of life is wandering to everywhere in my country or the world , along with my Bamboo flutes and my ghuzeng Enjoy a beautiful life , without lies , lover , feeling of sadness , . Don't care what world is just go and go and go , try every thing i cant eat , washing in every stream or waterfall i see , playing some muzik when im tired That's great

[@martinwood744]

"We must have purpose. We must not be purposeless. We must not have purposelessness. We must be purposelessnessless."-Rowan Atkinson

[@iseekknowledge8293]

I'm no t religious but Jesus said it best...'Love thy neigbor as your brother. ' unconditional love is the greatest purpose one can have. It's the source of goodness in the world and joy. Without it; we are lost.

[@ga6257]

I'm drunk and sad as shit and this. Whoever made this thank you

[@MrNoufa10]

Nature has no purpose of course, but we humans shall create some purpose in order to enjoy life without worrying and getting sad. Everyone can choose the purpose he expect from his own life according to his values and personal story. For me, the purpose of my life is to reduce the suffering in the world and add value to my life and to my surrounding. If I succeed in that, I can die in joy, proud of myself.

[@krishendricks4633]

Never have I heard anyone compare to this man....never ever.

[@brandoniversen3308]

The purpose of dancing, music, nature walks, and so on is pleasure. At least for me.

[@sidwell_MH]

The Purpose of Life is to Love people! Spread kindness and Help the weak. From there everything from there is Vanity upon Vanity

[@AlexHernandez-fd9vy]

This video is purposless. . and that's just great.

[@theendtimeth9954]

What's the purpose of living? Watch this, it's really convincing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH2VmJedpZWZn7c

[@highfrequency1483]

Ive been feeling hella lost lately i feel like im living my life in auto pilot like im just here psychically but mentally im gone. Literary man i zoned out all the time just getting lost in my mind endless thoughts abt life and why we do what we do and whey any of this matters

[@falconglorious5426]

www.newageislam.com/islam-and-spiritualism/sheima-sumer/the-purpose-of-life-from-an-islamic-perspective/d/108684

[@emmanuellifeauthentic]

We all feel the same bit there God and he loves us all , just keep moving find something that will make us happy

[@justabadninja2506]

Alan watts the legacy will never die!

[@julianlippkefilms9547]

I've thought about that and something struck me and it might be the reason that many people feel depressed about this world view of purpose. He mentiones the goose flying through the air or the waves crashing into the shore. True, there might be no purpose intendet or "constructed" by a higher force - But what many seem to forget is that there is something happening deep inside us when we encounter the world. Dancing doesn't get us anywhere, but at the same time our experience is beautiful beyond words. We are limited by death, therefore each moment is extremly precious. Seeing Goose flying by is objectively purposeless, but subjectivly worth while. Being on this journey of life is a gift and yet we need some kind of adventure to live it to its full extend - And you can only have an adventure when there is meaning in your life and responsability. I guess it is a paradox after all - Purposelessness gives life it's meaning.

[@iguiste23]

When you look at the masses of how many people think this in their heads the simply conclusions no there's no main purpose for one set individual other than to have kids and they have kids and so on. I accpeted there's no purpose to life way too young, but in light of that I have also accepted that just because I have no god like purpose nor am I immortal, I can still create ideas, create in a whole, I have already lived my purpose I brought three beautiful amazing daughters into this world. Now i'm souly living on survival and being their for them.

[@sablebranwen2539]

I discovered this man last night, and now I'm sad I haven't been here my whole life.

[@harrisaziz1028]

Knowing what the purpose of life is a question I ask myself every single day. Not even kidding every day I have thought to myself is what I'm doing my purpose? Sigh

[@richardcandia7811]

keep looking. you'll find it.

[@manonn1543]

Do you know the novel Zadig by Voltaire ? Well, it's a french novel which is about a guy whose purpose is to find happiness. During the whole story you see him searching and every time he thinks he finds it, something terrible happens to him. At the end of the novel, he's desperate and has nothing anymore. And at this moment he meet the angel Jesrad who tells him "it is important to tell yourself that the bad is an element necessary for the order of the world and for the birth of the good." When he finally stopped looking for happiness, he actually finds it. Think about it when you actually think about your purpose. It helps

[@agent5758]

@pornfree haha perfect answer

[@e.t.464]

You're strangling yourself

[@happinesssomewhere18]

PornFree I stopped looking ... And the silence of my thoughts..i became aware....i stoped listening to everyone and in starting to follow what I believe. I don't want to become a doctor , dad. I don't want to become a millionaire mom. this is my time. I need to follow me.

[@madzmedia2]

Follow what makes you happy, and keep following what you feel is right and trust yourself and the feeling. Thats the purpose. Life has no purpose but it becomes a purpose without expecting it once you follow a path that makes you happy.

[@Echinacea53]

Purpose of Living - Alan Watts Great and beautiful video! Thank you.

[@LettersFromTheSky1]

I like the video and the sentiments of it, just enjoy life!

[@dulat1]

Great happiness lies in purposelessness. What a truth and what a paradox or is it

[@christopherscotellaro5027]

All that matters are purpose, love and becoming over time a better hominid. Finally, of all the pure orators thru the years like Terrence McKenna Ram Dass Houston Smith on n on only Ram Das ever spoke of Joseph Campbell n he alone was the most brilliant - Mr. Campbell. Anyway HOKA HEY folks! It’s always a good day to die but today I choose life. So I live. A’ho

[@przemekpawlikowski4420]

There is absolutely no necessity to add such sentimental music

[@radyradwan4450]

The only purpose of life is to die in the End. From nothing we came and to nothing will become.

[@keither1982]

How do you know this ?????

[@Piepper]

This is cool but when we die we will still continue to be a organism, the only thing that is erased is our thinking :)

[@dogebandit3190]

IMO there is no purpose to life--not even to die.

[@healthybodyisahealthymind9726]

the purpose of life is to love one another and build relationship and service in the name of God. People who experienced near death situation faced God and asked him "What's the meaning of life?, God replied, people always asked me that question and it's simple.....it's about love.

[@BLITZ0100]

what you're describing is losing consciousness, dying means your stop being a living organism. The "YOU" stops being.

[@CHIG5748]

We come and we go. That’s all that I know. Welcome to, the planet earth show...

[@amritsharma5373]

What a great man. What a persuasive voice. 😍

[@Renan22HB]

This is just beyond words. Beautiful.

[@RussellDelbridge]

They should call this video...."How to be homeless." You have a purpose and Watts knows this. You have a specific gift that is for your purpose.

[@tomnerva1586]

A purposeless life is absolute freedom. A self-generated purpose is just to pass the time by. A purpose ascribed to life itself implies a creator, for what else ascribes purpose other than a manufacturer? Whatever the case, life is extraordinary, with all of its joys and suffering, with all of its beauty and ugliness.

[@wendysuarez787]

Love you Alan.

[@margeryfranko1850]

Thank you. I like this a lot. It resonates. I like Alan Watts a lot. His voice is so engaging and so familiar. I’m grateful to you for sharing this 💜💙🙏🏾💚💛 Love, Joy, Happiness, Peace, Unity, Faith, Hope and Light Everyone 💜💙🙏🏾💚💛

[@larrycarter3765]

Yes. Life purposes to survive.

[@maxruiz2365]

The purpose for dance is to express your body, express your beauty, the purpose for music is to express the beautiful sounds in it’s symphony. How can Music not have a purpose. Some use it as malignant and others as peaceful. Some create chaos with their music others create peace and love. To me that’s definitely a purpose. If I strangle myself like this then let me be. I shall, but I have faith so strong that I know The Lord, will never let me go. The unknown is scary, but for a fact I know faith is all you need to step into the unknown. The unknown that only the Lord Almighty can help you.

[@Jchathe]

Love these Alan Watts videos, grateful thanks 🙏

[@OneHome777]

Remarkable edition of remarkable thoughts by a remarkable man...

[@interstellar1309]

Existence is because it can. It can without purpose which gives it a purposeless nature. Understanding this fundamental idea gives you a slightly different outlook of nature. In my opinion, it is a rather enticing view, even more beautiful in a sense than a nature with a purpose. There is a saying that goes like this. "Science is for the how. Philosophy is for the why."

[@hummingbird2254]

I think that we have to overcome the temptations in life. Our egos cause us to hurt others for our own gain. When we finally overcome our egos, then we ascend higher and don't have to come here anymore. That's what I think anyway.

[@VenusLover17]

Beautiful

[@simsimdonia5830]

Purposeless means fearless and less resistant

[@stefanijoanneangelinagerma3862]

This is how I like to live. I don't have to try to be anything, I already am.

[@petermulvahill210]

I love it,when Alan mimics a bird.😂❤

[@marcusthuresson9642]

Donated! Can't spare much, but at least it's something :) This is in my opinion your best piece of work, and some of Alan Watts most wise words.

[@johncurtis920]

"I must trust myself to a Nature, that doesn't have a Boss." And when you recognize this, then dance while enveloped within the music of all that is. ;-) John~ American Net'Zen

[@CarsFX]

WOOOOOW just WOW, what a master piece, keep them coming plz :)

[@moshebakshi4830]

If it was possible for the universe to express itself through the art of language.. this would be in the form of Allen Whatts!!

[@interstellar1309]

Humanity has a need to have a reason. We aren't content that we are just here. It is the epitemy of selfishness. Something existing, exists because it does, it isn't apart of some grand "skeem" or "plan." This is a necessity in order to become a mature, healthy human being.

[@marinadeng3333]

This is beautifully profound.

[@roemertimmers9907]

Nothing matters. But that doesn’t matter.

[@XBi9bossx]

One of the best videos so far, and far better than the video on meaningful life...

[@TheJourneyofPurpose]

Thanks for the feedback I think Alan watts is always more popular

[@MasterRicas]

theJourneyofPurpose TJOP Alan Watts... and many others... it what should pass on the damm tv... i barely see tv.... just search on internet... Where are you from?

[@TheJourneyofPurpose]

Ricardo N. From Australia

[@MasterRicas]

Ui... a little far from me... maybe one day we have a conversation.... not far from Japan...

[@traylorgang4159]

I'm in Florida and listen to these videos every day while working (CAD Tech.). I cannot truly express through these comments how grateful I am you put these videos together. (Awesome editing, audio quality and messages) I use them to start in depth conversations with friends, family or even strangers. Keep up the great work TJOP!!

[@gauudi8230]

“I must trust myself to a nature which doesn’t have the boss.” So if we don’t have a purpose so why must we trust Alan instead of nature. The boss? I like how he acknowledged the creator by simply trying to denied him!!!!

[@starcraftsubway]

You're doing such a great job on these videos. keep up the great work.

[@bootybee4870]

absolutely beautiful

[@TimBowers1950]

to live, i must have faith

[@SweRdi]

The universe is under no obligation to make sense to us :)

[@FoXWoR]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KindnessMattersTV]

Truly beautiful

[@AlexandraFreeSpirit]

Amazing words, video and music! 😍

[@paleface1987]

I would not exist anymore if it wasn't for my mother

[@haterbansal5643]

Eric Noe same bro, family right? Can’t just leave them...

[@perciousmatter7001]

@@haterbansal5643 that's what you believe

[@aperturefilm]

Wrong because you have always existed

[@JoshKaneTalks]

​@aperturefilm by mother he really means his creator, himself 😉

[@hrgthraegw52]

To live we must have faith in the unknown, well put

[@BonnyBonBony]

Mr Alan is dropping bombs , we need more time to digest it and leave our old perception behind us :)

[@kalvinlyle]

This is exactly what I needed :)