The Great Power of Letting Go - Alan Watts

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Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 - 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher, writer, and speaker, best known as an interpreter and populariser of Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. Born in Chislehurst, England, he moved to the United States in 1938 and began Zen training in New York.
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[@kundaliniairport]

The secret of life is to “die before you die” - and find that there is no death

[@hudsonhill9777]

Is that from “The Immortality Key”?

[@kundaliniairport]

Well, pretty much all genuine teachers & traditions say that.

[@doncahooti]

there may be the pain of dying .. but after that maybe it's not so bad. there is nothing . no sense of loss or fear or dark or light .

[@RightLane393]

Yes true, but some people regret dying too young and some wish they never die when they die.

[@tasewmamo8749]

​@@doncahooti 😊😊+😊++++!😊+😊`❤`¹¹1111¹1¹

[@indosurftours]

We are spiritual beings having a human experience ❤

[@ijnet9247]

And it sucks

[@selah71]

Yes! Millions upon millions worldwide have been "woke" to this truth through personal experience and these "wakings" continue. There's millions upon millions being born already "woke", too, to knowing we are beautiful, powerful, playful, spiritual beings having a human experience. 🤍

[@kundaliniairport]

@@ijnet9247 if you think it sucks, it will suck. If you think it's wonderful, it will be wonderful.

[@alexanderherrera1287]

You sound like Wayne Dyer there pal.😂 the world is a beautiful place Mother Earth always providing for us. Doesn't suck. You got to listen to Wayne Dyer Alan Watts and Bill Carson. Once you believe you will see it.

[@bkd4303]

​@@alexanderherrera1287 I think you may be a tad bit delusional

[@d.b.624]

"The fear of death is the beginning of slavery."

[@kathymullins5505]

I feel this!

[@alexanderherrera1287]

I love that well said

[@adamhelberg]

Your comment enriches my life. Thanks for sharing it!

[@MoStrick]

Please explain that I don't understand what that mean

[@SanneSanne-n7h]

Stuck in time, creates suffering

[@jayong1977]

Death allows Love to dissolve the Ego, as death kills ego, but can never kill Love.

[@kathymullins5505]

That's deep. Thank you

[@kevinmccauley144]

Being human is just a chapter in our story

[@Z.G.2013]

the worst one...

[@taochi100]

I've almost died 3 times in my life. After this I didn't fear death any longer. I knew it was Part of the experience

[@TheHockeySushi]

Knowing and accepting that life comes to an end allows you to live in the moment and not for a future not promised.

[@waynejohnson3121]

So true 💯

[@1STBUCKLEY]

We came from the stars and will return

[@balramterry6697]

We are not the body. We are eternal energy - spirit. Which is situated in the heart of all living beings. - Bhagavada Gita.

[@gamesdean3842]

I actually had this thought today of how we are fools to think we have tomorrow

[@StonerStories]

The want of permanence has become the pain of human existence.

[@sindhu023]

Because the soul is permanent and that's what we seek.

[@Honorcodefor-1life]

Golden words now

[@judithbowman2728]

Just be as loving as you can like it's your last day of life.

[@charlescowan6121]

You can't keep it, any of it! Wealth, power, sexual gratification etc; it all comes to end!

[@rocketlife2692]

Allen Watts awakens something in us all that is much needed.

[@maximelagace]

"To resist change, to try to cling to life, is like holding your breath." -Alan Watts

[@gamal01]

This life is but a moment in time.

[@valichkanyc]

This is my theory. This is why we need to be kind to each other.

[@raygreen5926]

" We are all fellow-passengers to the grave " Charles Dickens 1843 🎁

[@user-yx9se1wl4j]

Strength, Wisdom, and Fearlessness

[@413PDS]

"I was dead for billions of years before I was born and it wasn't an inconvenience to me then." - Mark Twain

[@siendbhcixisj]

My biggest achievement was to loose the fear of death. Life is much more enjoyable now. Meditation and learning of infinite consciousness changed my life.

[@lauraearthsea9830]

With the right Spiritual knowledge it helps to FREE us from our own fears, especially, the fear of dying. So glad you found your way out of your own fear of it❣️ ✨️💖✨️

[@andrewcanady6644]

That’s wonderful. Truly a gift. Heard of Ramana Maharshi?

[@Waltyworld]

Interesting can you tell me how to now fear death

[@rajesvarandoraisamy8076]

Death is the killer of ego ,Alan Watts is right on death

[@selah71]

Since a very wee child, long before starting school, I knew God and also knew, 'I have always been and always will be and God created the world just for "me"'. "Me" is us all since we are one. We lived before coming to Earth and we all will live on! Thanks for the video! 🤍 Watts is very interesting and insightful.

[@tmoney5114]

I always wonder who or where my spirit was before being born. And why can't I remember it?

[@stevemurphy2295]

​@@tmoney5114because it's not allowed

[@tmoney5114]

@@stevemurphy2295 agreed

[@doncahooti]

@@tmoney5114 - because it owes me money ..

[@Slim_Charles]

“If you insist on trying to be a permanent witness of the flux, then it grates against you.” That struck a chord.

[@localandonlinepreciousmeta3575]

Please elaborate if you will. It’d be appreciated. Does this mean if you don’t want to die life will be harder for you? Does this mean if you just want to get by with life it will be harder for you? What does it mean, to you at least?

[@ZahidAli-tu7pk]

You're free when, you give it up

[@jacquia.7340]

Hmm give up in a sense, this way could be thought as depressing feeling for some...so..embracing.. death, might receive well when the person looks back remembering them

[@Desert_Hobo]

​@@jacquia.7340 I really like how you said/wrote that. It's beautiful, other worldly ✨

[@jacquia.7340]

@@Desert_Hoboother worldly?..wow😳 thank you 🙏🙏💓

[@johnleebass]

I could listen to him all day. 💫🙏

[@lauraearthsea9830]

Me too❣️ l love his analysis of life and all his analogies. And, his dash of humor with everything , including himself❣️✨️

[@Tarotcooks]

Yes 👍

[@Scoezy]

Alan watts saved my life

[@csgabriella5658]

Only God can save somebody s life!

[@wjbkjay23464]

We fear death like we fear God and it's natural to feel that way when your young. As we age we become more adjusted to the thought. Almost tired but not without hope we move towards the eternal.

[@whitesugarsweetchristine1023]

You are right. I'm debating moving away and starting a new life on my own somewhere else. Possibly even changing my name. Whatever to survive since this life only failed for me.

[@kumanderlinux]

I did exactly that, and you can too. Philippines is a good choice. The most western friendly Asian nation. Cheap to live. Good people.

[@jeffwick1439]

Energy transfers it does not die !!!

[@localandonlinepreciousmeta3575]

*In the “end”, Energy Never Dies.* 💯

[@larryryals4542]

Yes I believe

[@Don_0089]

Sir you have changed my life 😢 gracias Mr Alan Watts ❤❤❤❤❤

[@leesteele666]

I'm happy to go that don't mean I won't miss the beauty an people but I'm thankfull for them moments an beautiful people I've had the opportunity of having in my life thank you ❤

[@angeliquenova7440]

If anything is constant is Change!!!🕊️

[@AmandaZ-ft2ow]

With Gratitude! ! !❤⚜️❤ Blessed Be! ! !❤🙏❤

[@maysalee7628]

Holy ONE is Risen❤ 🦋🕊 Hallelujah 🎵✝️ AMEN 🎉

[@Waltyworld]

Who’s risen ?

[@violetafarcas2852]

One can't "hang on", indeed! Love and rip

[@legionmaster578]

Life is like a dance! So dance at life live life live 🙏😇✝️

[@PrincessRising]

It’s true life is short let’s enjoy it 🙌🏻 thanks for this and thanks Alan

[@marandamarkwood]

My friend...Mr. Alan Watts❤

[@tashiyakadhila5688]

Very deep.

[@ShinarMoshi]

Certified G 💯👑💪👂🎶

[@margmcmillan]

Acknowledge life as it is, enjoy the ambience along the way

[@youngdegenerate1002]

Being human test your skills. In this type reality/ dimension You can read about humanity and you watch humanity. But to fully understand humanity you need to become one And experience 8 billion emotions in different levels from easy to extremely difficult.

[@NS-cb1jv]

Narcissists don't care about death of loved ones...too quick to forget and life goes on as normal... They don't even mourn, too self centred

[@aliceindotaland9026]

Narcissists, Crazy People, Witches, Heathens, Pagans... These are all code words for people we don't like or don't understand.

[@michaelp8968]

don't have sentiments to everyone and everything around you and you will feel better.

[@dmoney5003]

Be comfortable being uncomfortable

[@MrGainzFitness]

Alan Watts alway brings the most the most value.

[@theresatn000]

It is was so real and very truth!

[@alanchriston6806]

Fabulous 😊🏴‍☠️

[@jerryalonso5309]

Thank you Lord and Universe!

[@Offnrunnen1624]

Total truth! I have never been afraid of death, like some people I know. It very freeing

[@ConnieWilsonbricks101]

❤I believe death is imminent and I will pass when God takes me home with Him.

[@ayokay6404]

Wow

[@dankelly4747]

👏 And now my day is complete 😅

[@himanshusaini8585]

Alan watts

[@bodichair]

We all have it, and the fear of not being is very daunting... Allen was such a wise man.

[@teetrav]

Yesterday I made a decision to forgive everyone for everything in my life it was soooooo relieving.. namaste

[@That_Freedom_Guy]

Ikr! You should also try sending love to people you usually hate! That is so weird at first, but after you get past your own resistance, it's effect is beyond words! Truly worth the effort. Now I understand why Jesus teaches us to love our enemies. Dare to try it one day and see! 🪷

[@teetrav]

@@That_Freedom_Guy ok

[@Rsinha702]

@@That_Freedom_Guy How is that possible. What do you tell yourself??? How do you forget what they did to you and continue to do?

[@aliceindotaland9026]

@@Rsinha702 You don't force it. You just let go, knowing that you won't be able to make the feelings go away, but eventually as you choose to let go each day, the feelings get smaller and smaller, until one day you realise you haven't thought about those aweful things in years. Hope that helps. peace.

[@sheromanysooklal775]

Beautifully said.

[@XperimentalcutZ]

To quote I Prevail, "Nothing's permanent." The fragility of life is what gives it such beauty. The limited time we have changes everything about the ways in which we spend our time. The relationships we form. The things which garner our attention. Paradox arises again. One must not cling to this world, yet embrace it and experience it fully. You must walk the line between. Go into the final moments of your life with ease, knowing that it's but the beginning of a new adventure. Go with a smile knowing that you're about to explore the true final frontier. You're about to learn what every human yearns to know from the time they begin to perceive death; what comes next?

[@tchong5424]

Ego traps us in the cycle of life and dead. Letting go this egos is also detaching to the human body senses and soon realised the more reality of consciousness and awakened to the far future beyond just a human flux and suffering. But you need guidance like this great Guru's or profound Sangha's teachers to leads further. Otherwise what is unknown that comes to you might needs great wisdom to go further on and great knowledge to be learned.... Harnessing the infinite energies and lives forever in peace, skills and ultimately profound happiness!

[@Bonniemish]

I am at ease.........🌠🌌

[@satyakuntal9471]

Wonderful Philoshoper 😊😊😊😊😊

[@hermanhynms7618]

I will take this one to heart for the simple reason that truly imbracing it may provide a well needed change with a challenge to find the greater prospective to the dow

[@thumpertoon76]

I've smoked DMT and visited death and its a beautiful place as when you re-awake your ego has gone and you understand life with more empathy in your heart....then you can do what you want with no fear

[@stiffmiester300]

I don’t fear death. I’ve died a few times. Almost drowned as a child then as a young adult. It was painless and I realized it actually was an illusion and true love is who I actually am and that my past was such a miracle to know that I have been god this entire time. I’ve lost a lot of friends and family and now am just alone because I can’t stand dealing with fake people drama and liars and evil people makes me sick to even realize that most of this world is evil and evil that hatred will never win.

[@ismaels91]

Thank you

[@siennabrookerussell2455]

Alan Watts 👌

[@anitag2619]

love truth!!

[@khayankomo-ib3yo]

Being Human is just a chapter in our store

[@pickle9753]

I like this and agree. I love the humans that are able to see the beauty in everything around us. But have also seen this information be used as a weapon by some humans. They use it as an excuse to justify exploiting others or being greedy or selfish. It is frustrating for me to know that there is always a negative with the positive in it all.

[@Alex722]

Those are distorting thoughts from which many people who don’t know their true nature, operate. Compassion and humility arise as long as there is true spiritual maturity and not only fancy wordings. That’s why Jesus, Buddha and all monks, saints and mystics from all religions talk about loving kindness. The true essence of us is love and love is not a product of thought. Love is not subject to logic as it exists prior to our thinking activity. Unconditional love is the essence and fragrance of God our true nature. To realise that you need to know who you are. To know that you need inquiry, contemplation and meditation. You need to discover if awareness and attention are different from thought and what that means…

[@pickle9753]

@@Alex722 I agree. Absolutely. But the reality is we can not control every one around us, and truth is that not ever one can hear of feel this. Those are the ones who will abuse this info and use it to exploit the rest. I’d love to live in a fantasy where this does not happen ever any where, but the reality is that it does and we must also learn to protect our selves from abuse, not just blindly endure everything happening to us. We have the power to create our own realities and the life we all want with that love..and love does not mean any form of sacrificing of ones self. Isn’t that why Jesus suffered for us? So we don’t have too, and can learn how to love our selves fully. We must stay humble and realize that we all have both light and dark in us and strive to find a healthy balance ☯️ so our energy can vibrate in harmony eventually

[@Alex722]

@@pickle9753 It’s exactly as you say. With true spiritual maturity beside real compassion and love, comes discernment. You just can see through the crap of others, because you’ve recognised them in you first. It’s a gift that comes along the way, naivety and suspicion fall off and discernment arises. So any utopian thoughts or phantasy world doesn’t belong in such persons mindset. Not anymore at least for those who previously were thinking like this. At that point one can bring real change little by little. I see more people become more conscious but it’s a somewhat slow process, both individually and collectively.

[@alinaelisabetei7624]

​@@pickle9753 You must find the Light, cutie 😘 not the balance, there are Two forces: Darkness and Light and there is no way between or half way or a middle way, it's only 2 paths!!!! When you will be a spirit outside of your body you will know that there are in the Infinite of Universes only spirits of light and spirits of darkness🍀🍀🍀, there is no middle way of compromising, nothing, EVERYTHING is very clear in the realm of spiritual, but in our earthly world it's a Fight between the two forces and who will devour and reclaim you in Eternity ☝️

[@alinaelisabetei7624]

​​​@@pickle9753 Without sacrifice, baby, Love doesn't exist and don't have any value the selfish feelings of affection to Jesus Christ, because we have to imitate him, not sleep in our faith! You see, because my fiancé never sacrificed or make any compromise for me, she left me after 5 years of relationship, but I wasn't in agony after 5 years of sacrificing and make compromises for her and bring her flowers 💐 every day, nor sad or depressed, on the contrary, I was at peace, a spiritual peace, because I did my duty, it wasn't my fault for what happened, it was her choice that he didn't accepted my job, salary, my demands at the day of weeding, although I accepted everything from her... She didn't disgrace or hurt my own precious heart 💖 but she destroyed and disgraced herself spiritually... I wasn't depressed or broken hearted 💔 because I discover the illumination: Everything that I did for her in life, spiritually and fundamentally, I actually did it for ME, for myself, for my own salvation, not for her personally, but for Love, that is my True Wife and Bride, the DIVINE LOVE ❤

[@Siem-ux2qn]

Thanks God

[@tonyalewis3658]

❤

[@georgesdofojo2162]

Amen

[@71kkt]

I look forward to my ego dying and being able to LIVE whole again with M'KING JESUS ALWAYS AMEN ❤️ THANK YOU THANK YOU GREATLY FOR YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND PROTECTION AND GUIDANCE, MOST HIGHS 🙏🏻 ❤️ AMEN Sincerely ❤️ 🙌 💗 🙏🏻 💫 😊

[@juliorodriguez2655]

The one task that we must not procrastinate on is a fulfilling mortal existence

[@keithfernandez8965]

The Very Scary Ending.... is really the Beautiful Beginning !!

[@gerrimiller3491]

I let go of my singleness season because i Trust according to the Will & timing of Jesus, His promises shall come to Pass, Amen❤

[@hakimrenane1352]

Let go & Let God ❤️. Death for me is the Ultimative freedom.

[@dougmelrose9240]

Thank you in jesus name amen

[@pierrevanrooyen5822]

THE WIDER SENSE OF WISDOM ON EXISTENCE...

[@wlodell]

Another brilliant philosophical perspective on humanity, we’ll done! A sobering and maturing realization occurred in my life some time ago (one of many), in the 1980s. A brilliant friend told me to think about the present number of the world population, which at the time was around 5 billion. She said, “in 100 years those ‘5 billion’ people will all be dead!” (except for the .000001 x 5 billion, give or take, who might live beyond their 100th birthday). That realization stopped me in my tracks and consumed me for weeks. I felt stupid that I never thought of it before. Anthropologists and historians could easily backtrack using reverse math and determine the time that humanity originated! So I thought, certainly to few thousand years ago at least. But, some civilizations without record came and went, some quite mysteriously with only obscure reference, again leaving no record.

[@user-uo5km6ke1b]

love this man, the bridge between eastern filosofie, and oer fucking ways in the west

[@hazelelmore7060]

You are so right

[@theirishbob]

This is MY superpower

[@mariamccarter4527]

Wow that's so deep but real!!

[@mercyshaver5264]

❤️🙏❣️

[@jacquia.7340]

Yesssss!!!💓🙏🙏🙏

[@robertwylie326]

Brilliant Mr Watts 👏 👍 👌 🙏👊 thank you honorable one 🌄🌎🙏

[@maxinescott9125]

Alan Watts. Awake..yes...he is genuis..but unfortunately not everyone will believe what he's telling us. And they should believe him...he is accurate...we do not really die, we go on to our next step ...

[@kathylware3699]

YEAH...❤👍👍LOVE N LIVE‼️🙂

[@lukehurley4437]

We are all unborn form

[@TheJourneyofMeditation]

Beautiful

[@josephgilbertipe1]

Every once in a while someone is Chosen that does matter❤️ and holding on is a Cosmic responsibility🙏🌎

[@mossyheart]

lol

[@hrajkumar2980]

Very valuable content.

[@bluegirl-7777]

💘⚡🔥💫💯

[@jenniecosio3654]

Yupe 😮

[@seven7seven]

I’m going to live forever in a resurrected body

[@louismorris7946]

i am forever living in a resurrected body.

[@janetfigley1026]

Brilliant

[@GenevieveGarraway]

Love you

[@tamaradarlinggaudaa5707]

Paul~. ~ perhaps the only way of seeing you again. Merde,