Why Letting Things Go Is True Wealth - Alan Watts On How To Still Mind

[@markelkhoury8168]

‘Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe.’

[@e-zrocksgodbox4221]

Worry is down payment on a problem you may never have

[@Michau940]

@@e-zrocksgodbox4221 so, insurance?

[@bonfacemaingingugi5515]

❤

[@e-zrocksgodbox4221]

@@Michau940insurance? I'd call that mindfulness...

[@hemiwithasemii]

Hoooly

[@orion848]

"Wanting to overcome the quaking mess and not have it anymore IS the quaking mess." Life changing words, thank you Alan.

[@littlegreenman1111]

Zen in one sentence.... damn...

[@feldercharles798]

Can you explain what that means please. I think I understand it but I'm not sure.

[@Lukas_Steen_Karlsen]

​@@feldercharles798all its saying is, "it is what it is" or "things are as they are". Why try to change or overcome an internal wall when there is no wall to overcome, the wall is simply an illusion, it isnt there, so walk right through it, Dont think about this and try to solve it as that creates the mess, dont try to Not solve it as that is the same thing but Just the opposite. You cant do anything and there is nothing to do, so Just let those shoulders fall down and relax.

[@mighty_osaker]

This last line got me "An ego can't control emotions and feelings because it's simply isn't there"

[@justinbakerking]

His words are such a spiritual relief. Not so much enlightenment or encouragement… my body feels lighter after I listen to Mr. Watts

[@oCHEWYYo]

Like everyday life except a foot off the ground.

[@mnetzer6777]

Spiritual Relief, I like it. Very true

[@George_Orwell]

... Always!

[@timothyammons9011]

@@mnetzer6777..so would the opposite then be spiritual constipation? By the way I saw a 666 and a 777 on license plates one right after the other on the way to work on a guy’s barn. Two cows came up to the one window… they were labeled with tags hanging around their ears… one was 6 and the other 7 😃

[@emmanuelwil-jeff]

he really hits home the important things like with this video on not just letting go but how much better you truly are for it and we as people have such a hard time letting go holding on to the past and struggling to move on to our futures

[@OnlyThisMoment]

You can’t hold on, but you can’t let go. You desire to be somewhere in life, but this somewhere is always changing. Desire isn’t the problem, the problem is thinking that it is and trying not to desire, or continuing to desire, thinking you will get to this somewhere, which once again, has changed. For there is nowhere to go, there is nothing to be gained, and nothing to be lost. This seemingly hopeless process is necessary, for you cannot make a mistake, you cannot make a wrong decision. When you are ready, you are ready. When everything around you seems to be crumbling, it is the sandpaper, from a spiritual point of view, that is awakening you. Life is not a journey, it is an experience. You will get to where you need to be. Everything is unfolding the way it must, the universe is a constant, interconnected process, it is a happening and we are a part of this happening. Don’t forget this 🙏

[@donsandrano1429]

Thanks I needed it

[@MrCharliefarlie123]

Indeed it is an experience ,a spiritual experience in a physical body on a planet that’s for this only .

[@CastlesinTheWhy]

Incredible. Thank you I needed this.

[@OnlyThisMoment]

@@CastlesinTheWhy 🙏💛

[@OnlyThisMoment]

@@donsandrano1429 🙏💛

[@codyhenrichs9699]

We have more power than we realize. It's not what happens to you in life, it's how you respond to these experiences that counts. In 1970, 10 days prior to my 14th birthday I witnessed part of the beating my father gave my mom which killed her. When my dad came to see me and my siblings before going to prison, I stood 10 feet from him so filled with hate that I was shaking. Then I felt someone touch the top of my head and heard in my mind "don't judge him, God will do that. You love him and he is the only parent you have left". I felt all that hate flow out of my body in seconds. I went up to my dad, hugged him and said I love you and forgive you, please hurry back to us kids. I realize it was the Divine which helpd me and that experience strengthed me and enabled me to care for my siblings. I let go of religion in 1976 and have followed an abundant Spiritual path since.

[@briancarter5412]

That is truly beautiful, the power behind those words😌💜 I'm sorry for the loss of your mother too🕊🌠 Lisa Marie, Australia

[@michaelng1869]

This man watts is the greatest preacher ever than every pastor I ever know

[@miss_america8643]

This man has kept me alive for years... hes brilliant. He deserves to OWN Hollywood... but Hollywood will never recover from being without him... they just dont know it yet.

[@randallcarl5208]

His voice and the words he conveys both pierce and sink at the very core. His deliverance of message is so effortless but yet very effective. Powerful!😊

[@jasonmillers6941]

About 3 years ago, my wife started changing. We’ve been together for 11 years and have 3 kids. Her approach towards life become YOLO and her mantra became “it’s never that serious.” This transformation hasn’t come without its share of hardships; and leaning ways around it has been most beneficial. Mindfulness is key; and realizing that only you can bring yourself peace.

[@GregNorton-v3m]

I am currently struggling as a single father. I worry alot and have an ex-wife who nevers stops financially hounding me. I needed this today. ❤

[@emilsamedov1911]

You have only one way to go. Only forward. Sport, good music, walking and other wonderful things can help you redevelop yourself to build a brighter future for you and your child.

[@dan32113]

Remember the one you can be happy in the present & stop worrying. The better your future will be, you can only be happy for the rest of your life by living today because its the only one you can influence . Tomorrow doesn't exist, take care ❤

[@alecuchiha1981]

'Worry' is a prayer to the devil

[@Khalil-Ibrahim21]

I have cut out expensive things like vacations, eating outside etc. But I have a me day once a week where I drink a coffee in a cool bar or go to the cinema. It helped me a lot and after 3 years of my divorce I find happiness in the little things and I can say that I feel blessed Keep going man forget the past

[@bradz007]

The best thing you can do is to show your ex that you are very happy , no matter what , this will get to her more than anything.

[@followthelight369]

I don’t what I’d do without the vast wisdom of Alan Watts. God bless your soul legend. In a world where everything has been consumed by confusion and greed we spiritual people can still find enlightenment

[@mikemastrocola405]

The truth hurts but heals, thanks for your precious soul that has helped so many. Allan Watts is a pure healer.

[@mpc1388]

“It’s just a ride”. -Bill Hicks

[@stfannla]

As Watts said "the Master is a magical father" and that's so true for me, he's always in my heart, his talks and books guided me through my rough times and helped me to connect with my soul, open my heart, have faith in life and to be ready to accept whatever it may bring with gratitude and love🙏✨❤️ om namaste

[@SpidermanInLondon]

Wonderful. The controller who ‘should’ have known better never actually existed. ‘You’ didn’t make a mistake. You were just flowing the wrong way. Freeing.

[@Badkhela]

I believe there is a way out of being stressed and full of anxiety. Ive been there, but ive also gotten myself out of it and on my way of being 100% healed from anxiety. The way i did it is finding my purpose in life and walking my life path. I found my purpose here on earth. When you find your passion and your purpose for existence, things come to you a little bit easier and as ive experienced as im going through this journey is that no matter what happens, i know that things always work out for the better so i know now there is no reason to be stressed and worried. But the key is to achieve this, you got to find your purpose. Find your passion and walk that path, and life will become a bit easier for you. That is all our purpose in life.

[@yougaming6461]

What helped you find your purpose?? It's all I care about and have my hole life but unfortunately it won't pay the bills....

[@Badkhela]

@yougaming6461 what helped me find my purpose... the dark times. The dark times helped me find my path. I dont think i ever complained. I tried to appreciate the lesson being taught. Dark times for me were blessings in disguise. When you're backed into a corner and what feels like no way out can either put someone down deeper or you can try to let it inspire you and make you use your brain. Theres not a lot you can do when times are rough. I mean I couldnt do any meaningful work and i wasnt making any money but you can always think and research. So i researched, researched and researched and i found something i can build around which is my purpose. Thats the short version of how i found my personal path. But i do think that for anyone with a vision of their future for something good or great, your going to get taught. The universe cant give you the things you want in your mind if youre mind isnt prepared to handle it, so it trains you. Hope it helps in anyway to find your own path.

[@MarthaWoodworth-f9s]

Luckily, I’ve known my passions starting in childhood. I recognized early on that I was “meant” to be a writer, meant to be a visual artist and as time went on meant to also be a psychic advisor. These are all natural passions I have no control over stopping or starting. They just come naturally, every day, and full my life with joy and, yes, frustration because, like children, they each have “minds of their own.” Sometimes I am annoyed by them when they don’t “behave” as I wish them to, and at other times they ate gloriously satisfying and everybody asked them as I do - my precious darlings, pouring out delightfully. Part of the fun 🤩 s having little or no control over them. They delight and entertain me. At others, they can disappear for days and make wait, biting my nails, for their hoped-for return. I feel the same way about friends and lovers. I seem to have a knack for choosing passionate, good ones, including my darling soul mate husband of 25 years. But there are no guarantees in life. One day he left home to climb a mountain and never returned, leaving me a sorrowful widow. But I believe in a probability: that no one ever dies and that wherever he is, he is in peace and joy and that we will probably be together again. Today I will write another chapter of my current novel, unless the Goddess has other plans for me.

[@kenwittlief255]

"The wanting to overcome the quaking mess is the quaking mess. The activity of overcoming (what we object to about ourselves) is the mess we object to. You can't transform yourself into the Christ ...." did you listen to the video?! "Being the way I am is the way I am. I can't be anything else..."

[@katherineelizabethco]

What you’re saying is exactly the thing I needed tonight, as tomorrow my husband goes in for a long surgery. I’m sick with anxiety.

[@jeffelford1556]

Good luck.

[@nugsymalone1247]

Think positive, take care!

[@MarthaWoodworth-f9s]

Don’t worry. Worrying is betting against the future.

[@jeremyhaag9625]

Could dial back the violin of consideration and the piano of realization. Beautiful in so many other ways with less effort.

[@rogerlin9602]

3:10 The wanting to overcome the quaking mess is the quaking mess. The activity of overcoming (what we object to about ourselves) is the mess we object to. You can't transform yourself into the Christ etc. Being the way I am is the way I am. I can't be anything else. 7:08 Blind alley tells you something. Water only uses gravity and the line of least resistance. Land tells the water the ways. Life tells you the ways. 💰🎪🤡⚘⚘🚀🍒 Thanks Alan. 15 August 2023.🎪💰👍⚘🍁🍒🌟🍁🎯🌟

[@karenhere9327]

“…there is really nothing else we can do …than to be who we really are “

[@andyquinones-pi]

His book "The Way of Zen" in 1967 while I was in juvenile solitary detention up in Wayne, New Jersey, I was sent there after smashing 4 black kids in woodwork shop with a wooden mallet, they were spit bombing me and as soon as one hit me in the cheek I calmly walked to their bench and went full Thor on them, I was full of violence after an abusive childhood, tormented with demons. But that book was a doorway to higher levels I could ever imagine existed. In ascending fashion level by level and still to this day travelling. 🙏

[@good-bye_blue_sky]

Be like Water! ~B.Lee

[@shaneh1003]

Do not let go; Merely Let Be Feel it to its fullest without suppression or dismissal. Not to submit to defeat; Rather to be accepting and free in every moment.

[@saintmichael881]

I needed this right now. I've been away from listening to allen watts for a while. I had my first son and found out that through unfortunate events, he will be my only child. Everything has been well for the last few years, but I have found out that my son has autism. It's a little early to find out to what degree. I am ashamed that I have let fear get the best of me. I fear so much for his future. If I could live forever, I would care for him forever. Never before have I been afraid to die. For the first time, I can't imagine dying and leaving him on his own. Letting go has never seemed to be a problem for me. I've never been attached to things or even myself. For the first time in my life, I have found the attachment that I don't think I can ever let go of. I wish everyone well. ❤❤❤

[@NamookWM]

Thank you Allan. I needed to hear this.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SowingSeedsWithChristy]

Taking the line of least resistence speaks to me.

[@krishnapartha]

God bless you. I typically do not enjoy any music when Watts speaks but you figured it out.

[@احمدالامينجحا]

Please send me the title of the background music

[@CwyTy]

he is talking about true self acceptance of the self and not resisting it, as for anything to transform, it needs to be accepted the way it is and its existence acknowledged

[@desislavamustakertcheva7231]

He is an Amazing spiritual mentor ❤

[@kevinpeasetennisprofession4905]

At this brief moment I not only understand but feel what he’s saying. And in that moment is relief not just solice.

[@coreybenson3890]

What is he saying ?

[@Jakilyn]

Beautifully crafted video✨️

[@TheBanana93]

I agree with everything he says apart from the whole "we cant expect humanity to be nice to each other and not have wars" why not? Why can't i dream about a peaceful world?

[@nb-eq6rw]

Because you can't have good without the bad. You must sacrifice something. You lose all control and freedom if you live in a utopia. Utopia is dystopia and vice versa

[@randallcarl5208]

Because good or bad are part of the "whole" like "Yin and Yang!"😊

[@nb-eq6rw]

You can dream about a peaceful world, sure, but have to ask yourself "Is this naive?" And usually the answer is yes

[@nugsymalone1247]

Because there is so much hate and violence in the world today, and before today, its almost impossible to view a peaceful world. I don't think its impossible, but it will take a very long time before the whole world changes their priorities and values.

[@pepperspei6804]

Too many quaking messes out there trying to turn everyone else into a quaking mess😢

[@Jay-in4fg]

Brilliance 🌟

[@genieooo2737]

Another cool video Alan

[@Visual_Writer]

Where can I find this speech without silly music and imagery?

[@shojaejlali1290]

Type alan watts overthinking and listen to the full version

[@xaven199]

Just what I needed to hear right now!

[@lyndabjornsonmoyer4524]

Than I you for Allen wats greT love ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pillieford1204]

Wow ❤ Thank you ❤

[@adammac4960]

The man has committed all of the sins imaginable from adultery to gambling. He speaks wisdom because he has made the mistakes and learned from them. Don’t be a prisoner to your past.

[@mehdi_berkane14]

can someone please tell me the song at 6:00 that's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.

[@bojanforchevski5096]

Serge Pavkin - Angels Crying

[@stevengeorgecook755]

The answer is simple , we need to be better humans, forget religion and different beliefs, make the world a better place and be better people, after all it’s our job. Steve Cook

[@up3315]

That's impossible. As long as humans exist, we'll have different cultures, religions because people can have different views on how the world should be run. And how do you decide what's the right way to run the world and what's the wrong way? Not everyone will agree and that's why we have authoritarian or totalitarian regimes. People who believe one vision of a society is the right one will then try to impose their view on others, as the Nazis did in Germany. Those who dissented or not part of their vision for the future of Germany were sent to concentration camps.

[@stevengeorgecook755]

@@up3315 You’ve missed the opening sentence “ We need to be better humans, none of these terrible things would happen if we are better humans.

[@mattheworr7059]

'Wait, and you will find another way' (like the unstuck river) - Watts

[@tammymaygriffin9304]

Much love ❤❤❤

[@sokman69]

One of your best work

[@leighcecil3322]

The problem with living in the world,.. nobody gets out alive 😮

[@Skyper_G]

Great editing and sound mixing 🙌🔥

[@quantumac]

Or in other words: "No matter where you go, there you are" -- Buckaroo Banzai

[@nwsanagnwsths]

When the truth is you Must Go On It's inevitable

[@Paul-mq5yn]

i wish i could really understand his message and apply it

[@chandanmahato825]

Simple ly great!!

[@lyndabjornsonmoyer4524]

Great love for those Silva so helpfull❤❤❤❤❤

[@FeralFoxFilms]

'The meaning of religion should be to turn anxiety into laughter...' AW ... But he turns Fear into Elation! 👊🏼🧙🏼‍♀️

[@amazingmotivationnetwork3354]

We must go on ...... stop worrying.

[@marzenawasilewski8075]

Thank you

[@dreamsteam8272]

Worrying is like waiting for a better past.....

[@aggelikigl8553]

What is the song playing?

[@MeandGod14]

I’m not worried but I just want to know what the future hold for me I am 37 no kids and just wondering is God has a man worthy of for me I’ve done so much work on myself but I know I have faith that I will what I seek, seeks me watching this video to realize I need to let go of anything that is out of my control and control what is. ❤️🙏👸

[@shady7bc]

I think your expectations are too high, Queen. You already swiped left on your worthy, god approved man because he’s under 6’ and plays intramural volleyball on Thursdays. So sorry, Jack. Now you gotta settle for Jimmy who’s bar backing at lil Debbie’s cuz he’s saving up to move outta ma’s garage since his DUI, while trying to grow his social presence on discord because he thinks all the years of fierce late night gaming is finally paying off because he gotta few tips one weekend from a couple of pimple faced dorks in Bangladesh. Sorry, queen. Sometimes life just ain’t fair

[@sanitize808]

Great Editing on this one T&H!

[@jeffdunlap2754]

Most forget that they are going to be living with themselves for the rest of eternity, there is no place to run, your it, forever, so what forever do you want?

[@samricher]

Good one man

[@justmadeit2]

I didn’t understand the last bit about it not being there? Someone explain please

[@seirc5876]

I honestly don't get why a lot of the YT videos won't let Alan Watt speak simply and plainly without the dramatization of some silly music.

[@lofibeatz1860]

Great words from Alan Watts. The music in the background is super annoying.

[@tarawhite4419]

Life is the dream

[@aarondavid5866]

where do you get footage?

[@ninjabiatch101]

I like the point of wanting to be on gods side, which i just interpret as believing in him. And it's like, dude. If you don't, you just don't.

[@paulanderson2963]

I never wish to be anything or anyone but that which and who I am but the constant feeling of not belonging and not fitting into this machine called modern society hurts my soul daily now but I shall continue to carry my light until it can shine no longer.

[@Sailor_Kelso]

What editing tool was used for this??

[@jonasb7410]

Thanks Alan 🙏 Does anybody know from which lecture this content is?

[@shojaejlali1290]

Alan watts overthinking

[@nflisrigged1395]

They've already , the 1% We will be recreated soon. Keep faith and do not fear Say to yourself They have no power over me. They never did. They needed you , not the other way around.

[@brianhopper2305]

The root of evil is knowledge and what one chooses to do with it, you have a choice and free will

[@MatthewBogacki-n2u]

What’s the music called?

[@ando4440]

What’s the music name? It’s beautiful

[@Arashkaman128]

❤❤❤❤

[@funhousemirror]

“Be like water, my friend.”

[@mountainwoodsman8116]

His train of thought is difficult to follow... it goes up and down, left and right, and all over... like a roller coaster... maybe listening to this message repeatedly will bring clarity. Or, maybe I just shouldn't worry about it...

[@andyrevo8081]

So much wisdom and then he died from smoking at the age of 58.

[@frankyg1953]

These videos are like movies

[@fisherguzzi]

Music is annoying

[@krystalbeeler1689]

Agreed, it takes away, doesn’t add

[@MarthaWoodworth-f9s]

Worrying is also betting against yourself.

[@gregbrown5020]

Music a detriment

[@mirouu13]

Littlebit loud music

[@mirouu13]

Same time when talk is going on

[@StrangeCloudMusic]

I wish there wasnt the music. It distracts from the importance of what he is saying.

[@kevinleffler2284]

This my be my epitath...

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Great video overall but the drama music trivializes and cheapens the message.

[@wendym2544]

This is so untrue. It's not easy but it's COMPLETELY possible to change something about yourself that you don't like. It's COMPLELTEY possible to become a better person. But you have to recognize it and then be willing to work at it.

[@BJ-dl8cl]

His point is if you're in a bad spot in life its probably because you clinged onto something too much

[@77nikkel]

💚💚

[@vincentbiju1987]

Then I’m very wealthy 🤷‍♂️ ❤

[@billmiles9413]

Only an ego would try to get rid of an ego.

[@billmiles9413]

All you can do is observe the thoughts-dont try to get rid of them,they are not you anyway.😉

[@jpthinks]

I wish these didn’t have the music

[@LG-uh3uw]

Does anyone else find the music really annoying? Alan Watts speaking is enough

[@naagbert6239]

Sometimes less is more and folk just want to listen to his speech. The music and video actually distracting.

[@kevinwilson6804]

The music and visuals detract tremendously from what Alan is saying.

[@infidel27149]

Why people insist on adding music to these videos is ya pop im😅ino

[@johnkraus3386]

LESS...is more :)

[@katrinaquick8834]

❤

[@gd8313]

Does anyone know what the name of the song is?

[@slummymind6169]

is that video meant to represent the population of south africa?

[@cv9244]

The music is NOT annoying! 😂

[@IamPhilam]

Alternating volume on background music is distracting. Ad in the middle of the video killed the mood. Just play AW without distractions and you win.