People Keep Looking But Don't See It - Alan Watts on Inner Peace

An inspirational and profound speech on inner peace and the meaning of life from the late philosopher Alan Watts. People keep looking but they don't see it.
Original Audio sourced from: “Alan Watts - On being God Q&A 1 and 2"
Video Produced and Edited by T&H Inspiration
“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.”
- Alan Watts. (1915 - 1973)
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T&H Inspiration is on a mission to share inspiring wisdom. The goal is to have you pause, think, and reflect. Many of our videos revolve around the extraordinary teachings of Alan Watts that we produce with permission from the Alan Watts Electronic University.
T&H also films and releases original interviews with iconic people who have experienced successes, while also persevering through life's highs and lows. We look forward to sharing more of these perspectives and insights.
Our hope with these videos is to push your thinking. As Alan Watts said “No one is more dangerously insane than one who is sane all the time: he is like a steel bridge without flexibility, and the order of his life is rigid and brittle.” - Alan Watts.

[@joedavis4150]

... I'm eighty, and I still live my life by the 4-H pledge.... I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to Greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to Better Living; for my club, my community, my country, and the world....... and the 4-H slogan is, to make the best better.

[@kjcornwell]

Beautiful

[@joedavis4150]

@@variant101 ... variant, you're welcome. It is for Farm kids mostly.... head, heart, hands, and health.... and the 4-H motto is to learn by doing.

[@fredericksharon6908]

😊

[@jodyguilbeaux8225]

i have been living by the preparation H tube...................................just kidding

[@debraskinner5100]

I love that Joe. The 4-H pledge

[@int963]

Dear person, who reads it. Yes, I mean exactly you! Maybe we don't know each other. Still, I want to say, that I believe in you! You will certainly achieve your dreams and your happiness! Just don't give up and be honest with yourself! Now you have at least one person who constantly believes in you, which means you are fated to realize your dreams! No doubts here ^) I hope this message will make you mood for all day! ^) *Best wishes for you ❤️ from a simple KZbinr* ✌️

[@kiwioncrete]

Thank you dear human 🙏🏼. I wish the same for you ❤️

[@lancecoleman7440]

HI LANCE!!!

[@zeljkodusenjko5425]

Thank you

[@ronaldrukwago1320]

Thank u

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🙏🏽

[@MF-111]

7:24 “All wise action is never a result of choice, choice implies ignorance in decision, when you know what to do, you don’t choose you do it”

[@NWard1210]

This sank in with me too, thank you for the timestamp

[@MF-111]

@@NWard1210 My pleasure 🙏!

[@Diana-gt1rv]

What a great speech! “Seeking is a way of postponing finding.” and “It is trying to get away from pain which makes pain painful.” I really like this.

[@Enlightenedlikebuddha]

Oh yes, Alan Watts was simply amazing. 🙏🏻

[@mobiustrip1400]

Alan certainly had a way with words! Dazzlingly beautiful and poetic. He should have been a member of the Beatles.

[@sidneybaraka3844]

@@jacindacastaneda8455 I believe everything will definitely work out for you.

[@debraskinner5100]

To the "simple KZbinr" thank you so very much for your kind words....I NEEDED that❣❤❤❤

[@chully99]

No truer words ever spoken. When I was seeking myself, I sought so hard that I could never find it. I only found it when I became so despondent in the seeking, that I utterly and irrevocably surrendered to the idea of ever seeking again. ♥️🙏

[@kinginblack1120]

So you gave up? You gave e in to the masters that manipulate our "world" for their own benefit. No. As much as I understand where you are coming from, I really do, so.e of us can not. We can't give up the fight because if we did it would be the end of your children's, and their children's children's futures. The totality of what "futute" could ever be. They try to "entice" me all the time to give up, but it is always the same offer, empty, purposely, pointless.

[@chully99]

@@kinginblack1120 I gave up trying to find myself and suddenly found that there was nothing to find.. and in that act, discovered who I was. It has nothing to do with giving in to the whims of another. Nothing at all. ♥️

[@marie-suzankalogeropoulos9249]

@@kinginblack1120 I too disagree with your reading... "Giving in" is about the ever seeking of an "identity", and that's ego job, always hope that we shall, at last, "fit in", into some pattern or another - an ego pattern. - , the "opposing" one not being the least deceptive... Letting go of that seeking means "landing into your own shoes"... Takes a freaking lot of guts, to venture it... Afterwards, and only then, turning down social alienation amounts to an utterly DIFFERENT experience! Your kids "future" just CAN'T be your's , to manage. And for a start, taking care of your children 's future amounts to taking ill-care of your own present, thus saddling them with your own torment... Your example will turn out their greatest wealth and inheritance, only if you don' t even BUY the "opposing" stance! If you need to FT hell out of some big city or nasty, pointless job, start your quest NOW , and even bare the grudge of your kids' dismay, or disapproval. No more postponing!!! 🙏

[@Miller2h41]

It starts with your disposition. If you just have a positive and humorous disposition on life and all that is in front of us it will begin that process of gaining inner peace. Once achieved its a powerful feeling like you've never felt.

[@sterlingriebling2970]

I know a psychedelic user when I see one 😂 have you experienced satori more than once?

[@Miller2h41]

@@sterlingriebling2970 No drug usage here. I'm drug free here.

[@sebrodot119]

I love what you said. Disposition has to come from your heart, it's hard to translate feelings without someone else feeling the same way. Unfortunately "drugs" have the ability to let you project your thoughts without inhibitions ,but make you question yourself the next day. Realising yourself is a difficult thing ,yes we laugh in hindsight and that must be a good thing. Moraly, I think we know what's best for us , but if no one validates it then it sounds useless. Inside, I think this is important to remain human.....only one life.

[@StephJ0seph]

You start to laugh with life

[@RudeReaper]

Really needed this today. Felt like I was suffering for nothing. Alan has a way of explaining the mystic that resonates with the soul.

[@garybrunecz7785]

Tell that to the millions who are starving to death and the millions that are getting ready to starve to death and the million or two that will die from drinking polluted water this year around the world and the hundreds of thousands who will die form war in the next year around the world and the millions who will be persecuted for their religious or political affiliations and the hundreds of thousands who will die from alcohol or drug over doses and the millions who will die on the streets due to stress, crime, the elements, disease, or be imprisoned. You fools pretend if you can control your thinking and belief's life will be fine...I got news for you their are people who are FAR MORE RICH AND POWERFUL THAT CAN ROCK YOUR WORLD AND PUT A GREAT AMOUNT OF SHEEPLE IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF PAIN AND SUFFERING LIKE NO MIND CAN FATHOM.. REALITY CAN BE A BITCH AND THOSE WHO PRETEND THEY ARE IN CONTROL COULD BE FOR A RUDE WAKE UP CALL. LIFE IS NOT WHAT YOU MAKE IT IF SOMEONE ELSE HAS TO POWER TO SET YOU UP FOR THE SLAUGHTER WHETHER IT BE MAN OR MOTHER NATURE.. TA TA. HE WHO CONTROLS THE FLOW OF MONEY, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE MOST ARMIES CAN DO AS THEY PLEASE TO THE BILLIONS OF DUMBED DOWN SHEEPLE. GOOD LUCK HIDING OUT FAR AWAY FROM THE HERDS OF SHEEPLE IN ORDER TO SAVE YOUR OWN ASS AND ESCAPE THE ENDLESS SUFFERING THAT WILL BE UNLEASHED ON THIS DYING, POLLUTED, RESOURCE RAVAGED PLANET WHER LIFE IS ABOUT EVERY MAN OR PACK OF WOLVES FOR THEMSELVES. IN OTHER WORDS DOG EAT DOG. BUT THE DUMBED DOWN SHEEP WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE WHAT THEY CHOSE TO BELIEVE BECAUSE THE SELFISH BEASTS CANNOT HANDLE THE TRUTH.

[@braeburnhilliard8340]

I look back on things knowing what I know after studying Alan Watts and other great philosophical speakers like this for almost 20 years and wonder what it's like to be caught up in the game so much these days. I'm truly thankful to be awake!

[@IAm-wl4zd]

If you are awake , you no longer exist

[@Red_AIert]

“If you seek for meaning it uh invariably takes you away from what you are looking for”

[@PositiveProgramming]

🔥 Life is a game, play it; Life is a challenge, Meet it; Life is an opportunity, Capture it. 🔥

[@brunofrankandlucyadventurers]

I am so happy that I played this video. My life does have meaning. I just bought an RV and trailer, and I’m living full time in it with the most beautiful person I have ever met. She centers my experiences, by reminding me that the now is wonderful. We have all we need and want. We live now and love now. Happiness, should entail love. Not just for one other person, but for every person. Our love should go beyond what we can see, and love the adventure for what it is. Allen Watts, you are a very intuitive person. Thank you for spreading knowledge, and insight into what we could be as human beings. ✌🏻❤️

[@polnan1]

This appears to me to be the best way of describing how I to live inthe present moment

[@michellefoutz8016]

I feel the struggle is with the inner child. Finding ways to let it heal so it can lead us on the path of happiness and less pain.

[@eddiefraziersr6678]

I will delicate my time these teaching more than any church service because the end is for clarity not a money trail and deceit

[@haydenseitcher7079]

The most human thing is a lack of control in life. Not needing to perfext everything

[@josefinaquinones3121]

He's talking to me ❤diferent Era and here i am loving him like I was in he's

[@Eric_B]

Great speech, almost drowned out by music! Why would one want do this to a great, classic speech?!!

[@extreme2761]

Truelly sorry for not knowing you sir alan watts beffore yesterday , or its the perfect time to know you and all your words ....

[@TEAMHYBRID007]

Alan Watts you rest in peace brother you have been an inspiration in my life for a quick minute now you will continue to change lives long after you're passing you are a lighthouse for others to see and gravitate towards

[@thenthedelight...4065]

So grateful for these videos. They have found me at the perfect time and in the most beautiful way. What a blessing. Thank you!

[@sharonallison9922]

BEAUTIFUL....I AGREE SWEETIE.....🙏😇🤗🤗👁👁

[@justfinereally6549]

Never completely grow up. Change the patterns that make unhealthy and unhappy but embrace the patterns that raise your vibration. Not all patterns are bad but should be built on. That’s how you remember and respect the past, enjoy the presence of now and look forward to a bright future. Accepting what it is. Perception is embracing the pain. It happens and it to can be beautiful as well. I love life both the highs and lows. I’m wise enough not to fall into the valley. I walk through it.

[@TheDhammaHub]

Not following the mind's inclination to react with attraction or aversion... that it peace

[@JP-pt9iz]

Extremely well said!!! 💯🎯‼️

[@daniboiyy]

doesnt life become boring, you become boring if you are living like this all the time...?

[@TheDhammaHub]

@@daniboiyy quite the contrary, it becomes rich and full, as the mind is not "dulled down" by constant sensual bombardment

[@claytonhartnett4604]

I really hope you keep these coming my dudes 🙏

[@shars.555]

Thank you for this video. Such a Sage!

[@IAMUNUAMI]

I’m more than glad and happy that I came across this channel. Thawadah/Thank you, Sir

[@taramickeymickeranno8725]

So wonderful.

[@paulcovers3957]

Thank you for your service to others. You have made a difference with your diligence and commitment. 😎

[@nckgmz83]

Thank You 🙏🏼

[@brideyaphrodite]

LOVE!! Thank you!

[@jammazzing5986]

Thank you!!!

[@debrabugay6335]

Alan you are amazing. I remember when I met you

[@TZiehr]

Excellent words to live by and awesome video!

[@inaki-np]

Thanks so much, this is exceptional!

[@chrisjansson4540]

WE STAND UPON OUR OWN COMPASS..IN THIS WORLD.. MOVE!

[@Baina24]

Thanks!

[@AndrewUKLondon]

Astonishing 🙏

[@griseldaruiz4360]

Love it. Thanks for this video

[@kailee5415]

AMAZING video . ❤️

[@beatrizviacava-goulet3450]

"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." - Gloria Steinem Found time to EVOLVE better than revolt the best choice...do not sign away ur rights to know more is ur choice to pass it forward the knowledge for all not the few... Nano Voice ONLY from Sharry Edwards...

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

Thank you! Everyone have a great day! 🙏

[@petermulvahill210]

Except Trump, Murdoch,Koch brothers e.t.c e.t.c.Whom systematically,take pleasure in dividing US!🤔

[@stevew3186]

Amazing x

[@markdean4255]

Amazing

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} YES...GREAT VIDEO...

[@kendrickbrumfield5132]

A completely know future has passed you have had it. That’s deep.

[@kelvinkriz5493]

Powerful

[@goldenedominiqueesguerra3572]

I love it

[@pennypocket5463]

WoW 🎶💫😬⚡

[@ojenmasrour4913]

Meaning of life is right this second ..... as I type this sentence . It’s the present . It’s the here and now .

[@whitebuffulo]

And just like that, it is.

[@exotic1633]

I love you.

[@thomasmoritsch9425]

😄🙌🏼❤️ thanks

[@serkankutlu4053]

Because your real self is a happening. All wise action is never the result of choice. Choice implies ignorance indecision. When you know what to do you don’t choose you do it. The universe begins now it didn’t begin in the past and the past trails back from now like the wake of a ship So that’s what the future is unknown because the future is zero. A completely known future is past you’ve had it.

[@laboflife4036]

Yes this snippet is just it. There is only now. Even this is as I finish writing turns into past. But it’s is a well “ known Future” that I will comment on a you tube video.

[@og420trader7]

nothing matters, be kind

[@anthonyalmoguera8541]

How it seems like it's 45mins long 👌 👏

[@curtisunit]

Alan watts doesn’t need a soundtrack.

[@galenmajor1582]

That was some deep shit

[@julyrosales]

If we have the power and will to be happy regardless, why don’t we ? Is the greatest question. If you live life based on good principles why do we worry? Do we need to do anything at all? Or doing nothing is something?

[@andreaudette3946]

Wisdom

[@life-elixirs7884]

the knower is the known now that is all there is to own...

[@Shemrsperfect]

💫✨💛

[@ginacordle974]

Trying!!!

[@sebrodot119]

Advantage over anything is seeked, except for advandage over ourselves. How do you put that into play ?

[@eddiefraziersr6678]

Mr Watts help you stay in your lane with out society distractions

[@bishwasmishra8860]

If you define water, you are separating water from what it is.

[@fredrikpettersson2693]

Don't plan, listen.

[@LOSTRIVERGOLD]

✨🌀✨

[@cecelaing1342]

If I can accept these notions why can’t I keep inner peace? How does one simply stop worrying about the past and the future?

[@nyalokriek1648]

Recognise when you feel happy, where do you feel it in your body and try keep that feeling going. Soon enough you will learn gratitude and that if you keep on holding to things that have already happened or haven’t even happened yet, you are poisoning yourself slowly. Don’t let tomorrow worries, impact your today. Take it a day at a time. Your worries are a reflection of what you lack. Play along with the illusion and convince yourself that you are happy and great full. That is when you will find what was already found within you….

[@kenwittlief255]

You stop worrying about the past and the future by paying attention to the present. The past doesnt exist - you dont exist in the past, you only exist in the here and now. The same for the future. You are a product of the Universe that is nearly 14 billion years old.... It has gotten you this far, whats to fear?

[@ryandrum10]

This is the entire game. We are the cosmic joke.

[@1pirezx827]

That was crazy lol

[@matthewsteenbergen8904]

What about Seek and you will Find??? Wow

[@lobintool]

If there is no meaning or a reason to seek for one, what's the point of being here in the first place?

[@laboflife4036]

Most reasons for how things are, were made up to sort of explain why things are. For example, are animals existing in the wild there for the human being amusements? No , not really . But that sounds like a good reasoning for having zoos. Is that why animals exist? Instead realizing that are animals just enjoying living and being about raising there little ones. This is kind of the same thing we humans being are doing. We only complicate things by making up reasons and why “ such and such” is important. Our meanings and reasons why .. It’s all just all a game above and beyond nature and just being. Maybe instead have a purpose instead of a reason why. A purpose is more closer to what it is you are here for.

[@lobintool]

@@laboflife4036 : what's the difference between a reason and a purpose? According to my thesaurus they are interchangeable! Any way I will lob this into the mix: "We tend to think of children as immature adults, maybe it would lead to a better understanding if we thought of adults as atrophied children"!.(Tony Johnstone. Improv and The Theatre)

[@dylanstaniforth2429]

Make plans with the now spirit :)

[@faphayakkoub5456]

It is 😶

[@FixItStupid]

Yes It's A Nuclear END ANY Time NOW

[@MJ-wh8yz]

Am I the only person who's hearing a crap load of people coughing and getting sick in this audio. Like damn. Lol 😆

[@kendrickbrumfield5132]

Not why are we here? But what are we here?

[@laboflife4036]

Love it . Indeed the what is immediate and shows what is. There is no seeking in that.

[@patricksb6405]

The meaning of life is simply to live. Not my quote btw

[@anjosdecarvalho]

This is what krishnamurti took a few decades trying to tell people

[@george1449]

From 00 to 0:15. Is it me or does he contradict Neville Goddard?

[@KevinKurzsartdisplay]

I just wonder how a belief like Christianity could be true about this

[@thelarperking6926]

Meaning…??? ASK HOW YOU FEEL AND MEANING COMES 2 Mind My Dear WattSun ???

[@nameless6098]

There's no human anymore. Only Corporate State Cyborg Terminal Flesh Beings. And it is all of US.

[@apex6262]

Is watching this right now not seeking for meaning

[@NWard1210]

It's not so much seeking meaning - it's more to be be reminded of what is. We're born knowing but are taught to forget and in that sense Alan is very good at helping people remember.

[@makersmark1974]

What's the meaning of ppl coughing in the background while recording a speech..? The more Mr Watts gets to the point, the more ppl are coughing. Sounds like an exorcism..

[@sterlingriebling2970]

He spoke to large crowds and was not against the use of tobacco I’m sure some of his listeners are smokers

[@alis.3629]

it was also in the 70s and the hall was smoky, people smoking weed

[@lettheworldburn2998]

How do you find inner peace when God hates you?

[@ayhamyafai125]

God hates me too. I struggle with my depression in the summer especially

[@yoursubconscious]

If I knew the meaning, would I actually know the meaning? You might...but you may never really know.

[@kimharris2599]

Telentology Means to an end. ABC. Focus on B.

[@zaraalawi4660]

He is talking before the existence of bloody cell phones and media 🙄

[@marcdevenish517]

People will never find peace with your abuse over them allen . Your misguided view of. Grace .

[@fumarate1]

What the fuck is he talking about.

[@NWard1210]

I'd recommend to give it time - Alan's philosophy is very deep. Take what you understand now, mull it over, and keep coming back.