Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts

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  • @Justin--ze6qq
    @Justin--ze6qq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11326

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

    • @lordchrisderson5964
      @lordchrisderson5964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Preach !
      Church
      Tabernacle.......

    • @_Area-51
      @_Area-51 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      ❤️

    • @dexio8601
      @dexio8601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +109

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

    • @mojackoj.dulpak1887
      @mojackoj.dulpak1887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

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

    • @lydiasyear
      @lydiasyear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      ❤❤❤

  • @danielabilez3619
    @danielabilez3619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9369

    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
      @katec9893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      It's so interesting because before I opened up TH-cam 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
      @shahir1395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

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

    • @jennifermorgan9248
      @jennifermorgan9248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So true my dear

    • @guysumpthin2974
      @guysumpthin2974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      “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
      @tumultuousv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @totalghoul00
    @totalghoul00 ปีที่แล้ว +2090

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

    • @scottdanner1703
      @scottdanner1703 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Luck is the residue of design

    • @mcos6
      @mcos6 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      great quote

    • @jeffreyarcher9815
      @jeffreyarcher9815 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @mcos6
      @mcos6 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how so @@jeffreyarcher9815

    • @xler3441
      @xler3441 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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

  • @andrewmurphy2634
    @andrewmurphy2634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4609

    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

    • @nickmonks9563
      @nickmonks9563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      A real Bodhisattva.

    • @ryousukuna7643
      @ryousukuna7643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      A true Guru

    • @jimi3060
      @jimi3060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

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

    • @Cheeseyweezyfebreezy
      @Cheeseyweezyfebreezy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      thats a big part of how teachers are supposed to operate

    • @dankonesovic8437
      @dankonesovic8437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spot on!!!

  • @emilyloosli
    @emilyloosli ปีที่แล้ว +1261

    "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
      @funtowngames1523 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @80zplug
      @80zplug ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@funtowngames1523 Hope you find your way brother🙏🏾

    • @funtowngames1523
      @funtowngames1523 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@80zplug You too!

    • @Mincrafted24
      @Mincrafted24 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      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
      @k_a_y_l_e_e 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @RobertManzano
    @RobertManzano ปีที่แล้ว +415

    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
      @l.a.perrotte9908 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Im patiently waiting to experience that ❤

    • @xler3441
      @xler3441 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
      @thecandyman9308 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @CM-ey6qy
      @CM-ey6qy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @RobertManzano
      @RobertManzano 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@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.

  • @TheJamaican777
    @TheJamaican777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1306

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

    • @ethansurber479
      @ethansurber479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      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
      @5-MINUTES1607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      verynice

    • @TheJamaican777
      @TheJamaican777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      @@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.

    • @MindOfGod-111
      @MindOfGod-111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @TheJamaican777....ON POINT!

    • @HenryDube72
      @HenryDube72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@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.

  • @matrix2297
    @matrix2297 ปีที่แล้ว +2108

    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.
      @jules.wins. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was a pedo you know

    • @mauracosta972
      @mauracosta972 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      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
      @leonardomendozatrujillo-po9py ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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
      @twittetaccount ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@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
      @BobbyVanStone ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Rings true for musicians too.

  • @50pinkies67
    @50pinkies67 ปีที่แล้ว +834

    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
      @bezagebremedhine5102 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Indeed ♥️✝️

    • @TeaParty1776
      @TeaParty1776 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bezagebremedhine5102 test

    • @fadhlyshirazy
      @fadhlyshirazy ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @michaelnicholas7944
      @michaelnicholas7944 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@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
      @MorbiusBlueBalls ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@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
    @frontsidegrinder6858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2095

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

    • @meme-bz6iw
      @meme-bz6iw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

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

    • @dennisrobinson8008
      @dennisrobinson8008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      pessimistic view yield predictably pessimistic results

    • @muhammadsaadkhan196
      @muhammadsaadkhan196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @Consciousrider
      @Consciousrider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@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
      @batchimegdamdindorj8557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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.

  • @SuburbanoidMisfit111
    @SuburbanoidMisfit111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1793

    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.

    • @escapeartist78420
      @escapeartist78420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

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

    • @SuburbanoidMisfit111
      @SuburbanoidMisfit111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Glory ToGod cool.👍

    • @rowannandlall5060
      @rowannandlall5060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      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
      @thedoncadillacshow2907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The greatest of all teachers is the one within.

    • @shashankmonu3210
      @shashankmonu3210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@rowannandlall5060

  • @ses831
    @ses831 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

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

  • @PurpleZen
    @PurpleZen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +582

    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
      @hunnybee33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

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

    • @vincentwaterson3480
      @vincentwaterson3480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

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

    • @NauticalOnion
      @NauticalOnion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

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

    • @SekmetCas
      @SekmetCas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      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
      @benjaminmuendo9790 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@vincentwaterson3480 thank you

  • @mrgxlize1607
    @mrgxlize1607 ปีที่แล้ว +730

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

    • @iamsobeautifulomg
      @iamsobeautifulomg ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @sabeel-mo3db ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't listen to it

    • @joannag6992
      @joannag6992 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes nothingness which is kind of peaceful isn't it

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      @tree8554 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @tree8554 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @cboat4319
    @cboat4319 ปีที่แล้ว +344

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

    • @quigleyfox
      @quigleyfox ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @oldmate99
      @oldmate99 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      should I chase puss puss?

    • @danklegosi6084
      @danklegosi6084 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @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
      @Ironsight813 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @Sayoh
      @Sayoh ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @nunu4evaaa
    @nunu4evaaa ปีที่แล้ว +837

    "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
      @ricksjordan2863 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    • @redrustyhill2
      @redrustyhill2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ... 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
      @muradm7748 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @stephenhughes5156
      @stephenhughes5156 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@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
      @VB-zx1yk ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @bdunknown
    @bdunknown 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It seems to me that when you slow down and stop thinking about what you want, the path begins to show itself. It was exactly this for me. I was following one path that was wrong for me due to the lack of success, and I was worrying. And, without trying, the universe said to take this other path. I have been on an amazing journey ever since. Remembering that trying can get in the way. Thank you, Universe

  • @MikeJohnCore
    @MikeJohnCore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1062

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

    • @stacyc1478
      @stacyc1478 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Omg I'm here with u for the same

    • @aurdalarts
      @aurdalarts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Same boat brother

    • @manuelgarcia5961
      @manuelgarcia5961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That’s ⛪️ 💯

    • @surrenderinfaith
      @surrenderinfaith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Hope you’re okay

    • @bekind3050
      @bekind3050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

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

  • @c.galindo9639
    @c.galindo9639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    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
      @eunoia888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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
      @jellymatsuryuka6853 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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
      @jellymatsuryuka6853 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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
      @eunoia888 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @beelzebootthecanadiandevil9600 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @SebaDiGiuseppe
    @SebaDiGiuseppe ปีที่แล้ว +121

    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
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @WillT25
      @WillT25 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @agentchaos9771
      @agentchaos9771 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @lindalublu5917
    @lindalublu5917 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    Your best work comes when it isn't forced.

    • @thepunisherxxx6804
      @thepunisherxxx6804 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      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
      @dav5013 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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
      @loko1944 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
      @tinkerknight8022 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@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
      @thepunisherxxx6804 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @karatjuicepodcast
    @karatjuicepodcast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    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!

    • @thenomadeducator
      @thenomadeducator ปีที่แล้ว +12

      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
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

    • @Michael-kx4kl
      @Michael-kx4kl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "A clear mind and a full belly are the greatest treasures in the world"

  • @c.s.7097
    @c.s.7097 ปีที่แล้ว +82

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

    • @jeffforsythe9514
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @RJKYEG
    @RJKYEG ปีที่แล้ว +381

    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
      @chaoscultivist5587 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      "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
      @iggyyousoignorant ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good old poker 😂

    • @Godsadvoc8
      @Godsadvoc8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man in black 👍

    • @carladirden
      @carladirden ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's also a Kenny Rogers song. Love it

    • @jimlahey7790
      @jimlahey7790 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you

  • @notabandaidgaming479
    @notabandaidgaming479 ปีที่แล้ว +158

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

    • @museti-zd2ee
      @museti-zd2ee ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too. I need to let go.

    • @Ookami20
      @Ookami20 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @jeffforsythe9514
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @rustyshackelford7651
      @rustyshackelford7651 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @bruceb9515
      @bruceb9515 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Kabber08
    @Kabber08 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Its so sad that there is no guy like Alan Watts nowadays. We need someone like this now more then ever. I think he could help so many people

  • @tavarescornwell4720
    @tavarescornwell4720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

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

  • @massiah09
    @massiah09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    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.

  • @itschrisjay
    @itschrisjay ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Stay fluid. Stay open. Stay flowing.

    • @aravind4391
      @aravind4391 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Become water my friend.

    • @jeffforsythe9514
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jcfink9468
    @jcfink9468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

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

    • @emy3800
      @emy3800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard nothing

    • @jaedi1396
      @jaedi1396 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly this, thank you ❤️

  • @GingaMan
    @GingaMan ปีที่แล้ว +114

    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
      @melissarae6996 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @GingaMan
      @GingaMan ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @GingaMan ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @waterlilynymph
    @waterlilynymph 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is so true, especially when it comes to love-you can’t force it, you just have to cultivate it within and watch it flow in and out of your life. Be ok with the ebbs & flows, and that seems to be the greatest challenge and greatest accomplishment in life.

  • @lemonyskunkketts7781
    @lemonyskunkketts7781 2 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    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
      @FabiCali 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like the way you describe it

    • @LolaEloi
      @LolaEloi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      what a beautiful description 😃

    • @5-MINUTES1607
      @5-MINUTES1607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good worl bro

    • @Davinciblack_
      @Davinciblack_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shut up

    • @Luke_MoonWalker
      @Luke_MoonWalker ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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.

  • @AlphaspitzZ
    @AlphaspitzZ ปีที่แล้ว +45

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

  • @DaveFloJr
    @DaveFloJr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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
      @mickduffy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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. ✌🏻

  • @missriss_xoxo
    @missriss_xoxo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

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

    • @jaredelmore1
      @jaredelmore1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His rhythm

    • @protatype7487
      @protatype7487 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @sayusayme7729
      @sayusayme7729 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @jesusisking3814
      @jesusisking3814 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.''

  • @magichandsdownes
    @magichandsdownes ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @l.c.ArTByLora
    @l.c.ArTByLora ปีที่แล้ว +63

    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
      @tinkerknight8022 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Comgratulations to your enlightenment.

    • @jeffforsythe9514
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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
      @l.c.ArTByLora ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes..I shine bright like a star now 🌞

    • @l.c.ArTByLora
      @l.c.ArTByLora ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tinkerknight8022 ty🥰💖

    • @zegill30
      @zegill30 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Peace be unto you 😊 NM

  • @HannahWilliams-ro9hg
    @HannahWilliams-ro9hg ปีที่แล้ว +43

    "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
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

      It just scratches the surface, Falun Dafa is unfathomable.

    • @jeffforsythe9514
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @marimo66666
      @marimo66666 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @jabroski69
    @jabroski69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +212

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

    • @storytimereadaloudwithfunn9888
      @storytimereadaloudwithfunn9888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

    • @PLAKINA
      @PLAKINA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100% agree!

    • @Lickmacake
      @Lickmacake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Now I can sleep well

    • @creed981
      @creed981 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This comment is under rated

    • @Zaverda
      @Zaverda ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/8DX398Wj6XA/w-d-xo.html

  • @victoriajones8747
    @victoriajones8747 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @SF_Native
    @SF_Native ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

  • @aiikae7101
    @aiikae7101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    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. ☹️

    • @Dimalory
      @Dimalory 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @sivan8440
      @sivan8440 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @rappoliticsworldwide ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Dimalory how're you feeling today?

    • @Dimalory
      @Dimalory ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rappoliticsworldwide i feel great actually

  • @WakeUpUncensored
    @WakeUpUncensored 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Not forcing anything will save you a lot of heartache.

  • @NadaAlawadhi
    @NadaAlawadhi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    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
      @ViragGulyasofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love this!

    • @MillersMedia
      @MillersMedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @simionmihai8262
    @simionmihai8262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @mythtree6348
      @mythtree6348 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aust_inc
    @aust_inc ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @rebeccamartin2399
      @rebeccamartin2399 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @jeffforsythe9514
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @huhuruz77
    @huhuruz77 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @sayusayme7729
    @sayusayme7729 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The teacher appears when the student is ready to look outside the realm of possibility 🌌
    Love the journey… 💎

  • @GarrettBryan-q7l
    @GarrettBryan-q7l ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @AbdulWasim-bl7ur
    @AbdulWasim-bl7ur 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +903

    The fact that nobody talks about the book whispers of manifestation on borlest speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance

    • @joclermont
      @joclermont 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Anyone who doesn't read the same book as me = idiot in trance. The secret is, having that belief makes you the idiot.

  • @keziamcdaniel9227
    @keziamcdaniel9227 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I appreciate everything I just listened to. I am at this phase in my life, the mind is awakening, life seeming simple and realized power is more effective over force....like a river

    • @LT_111
      @LT_111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's crazy right? I've started to appreciate a lot more in life and am able to control my emotions way more than before, simply pushing away all negativity

    • @jeffforsythe9514
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you are seeking spiritual enlightenment.............Falun Dafa......admission fee, a kind heart.

  • @AkashSamanta-pp1xt
    @AkashSamanta-pp1xt ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @ghostnic8
    @ghostnic8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    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
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @dystantmind7254
      @dystantmind7254 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @jeffforsythe9514
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @inspiringmorning587
    @inspiringmorning587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Alan Watts changed my life, guiding me in life to achieve peace, joy, love and balance. Thank you 😌

    • @nunu4evaaa
      @nunu4evaaa ปีที่แล้ว

      💌💌💟💟💟

  • @matthiasbang8776
    @matthiasbang8776 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When he said to view the world as if you didn't know how to talk it made me cry so much and now I feel reborn.

  • @haydenwayne3710
    @haydenwayne3710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @williammorales-gonzalez1637
    @williammorales-gonzalez1637 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What you force, never belonged to nor will it EVER belong, to you! Flow, never force!

    • @tonyg5132
      @tonyg5132 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for this comment, I needed to see something like this today along with the video.

  • @DreadlockRockMovie
    @DreadlockRockMovie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After reading Alan Watts for the last 50 years his lectures - teachings are still fresh and enlightening. The one time I saw Alan was in 1967 when he spoke at Unity Village in Kansas City. At the end of his teaching he had everyone close their eyes and chant 'om'. After a few minutes the chant stopped, we opened our eyes and Alan was gone ...

    • @abstractswirls
      @abstractswirls ปีที่แล้ว

      Such a beautiful experience you had with Mr. Watts! 😊☀️🙏 thank you for sharing! You are so blessed to have been in his presence. How was he before and after lectures? He seemed like such an easy going, funny, and friendly man. Is this how he was to you all? Just curious 😊

    • @DreadlockRockMovie
      @DreadlockRockMovie ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't meet Alan. At the end of the lecture he had everyone close their eyes and chant 'om'. When the chant ended we opened our eyes and Alan was gone ... @@abstractswirls

  • @Win77790
    @Win77790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

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

  • @PeacePlease.
    @PeacePlease. ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WU WEI - Words of Wisdom for this day and age, when people are so conflicted, with haste, waste, competition, greed & want more of the same - This would also mean "Chill": Stress Not, It can wait, Let it Be, etc. etc. I LOVE listening to Alan Watts - LOVE his Master Mind. God Rest His Soul in Peace!!

  • @BeYourself157
    @BeYourself157 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @dynamics9000
    @dynamics9000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +376

    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
      @5-MINUTES1607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      good

    • @davidratkai3067
      @davidratkai3067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cooool! :)))

    • @NauticalOnion
      @NauticalOnion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I like that

    • @Tiggerozzy
      @Tiggerozzy ปีที่แล้ว

      🧿🧱🧿

    • @jeffforsythe9514
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Turn the other cheek. Americans have no idea how profound those words are. If you can swallow your anger, it will later turn to tears and it is those tears that temper your soul and bring wisdom.......Falun Dafa

  • @JV-yq4tz
    @JV-yq4tz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

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

  • @misterDukalis
    @misterDukalis ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Im so glad to live here in the moment with all of you. We're the one, so i love you as i love myself. Let it be, let it flow😊❤🥰

  • @SpartanVissepo
    @SpartanVissepo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

  • @Azad_2024_
    @Azad_2024_ ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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
      @michaelfilippi1520 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's what she said

    • @Azad_2024_
      @Azad_2024_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaelfilippi1520 😂

  • @thraxxxsd
    @thraxxxsd ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @hockinghillsalive3624
    @hockinghillsalive3624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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
      @stephenhughes5156 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @hockinghillsalive3624
      @hockinghillsalive3624 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @armanfaed9110
    @armanfaed9110 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I never force to talk and express my feelings with my parents since i was 7 where they took my money and lied about it. And i was forced to be depressed for the next 22 years. Today, i FORCED myself to learn how to communicate and express well when talking. This is an art, it might be beautiful, in some perspective/angle, in some eyes it is the worst. In my eyes, im not gonna laid back and do nothing and let life kill you slowly.

  • @kscape100
    @kscape100 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This can be some of the best advice ever… Take it… My father was a very wise man… He used to tell all of us never force… I've never regretted hearing those words.

    • @jeffforsythe9514
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

      what about Star Wars? Watts was just the first step on the path of spiritual enlightenment, Falun Dafa is the last.

  • @manangbidz49
    @manangbidz49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    I can simply hear my own heartbeat.

    • @tyfife79
      @tyfife79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    • @emilyc9380
      @emilyc9380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That’s the chronic

    • @fuxinferior2195
      @fuxinferior2195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emilyc9380 🤣

    • @usamaahmed8118
      @usamaahmed8118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @bl8388
      @bl8388 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @distritodisfruta8201
    @distritodisfruta8201 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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.

  • @DæmonV86
    @DæmonV86 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That's beautiful. Alan Watts was truly one of the great Human beings. Wish I could have met him.

  • @F8LDragon2
    @F8LDragon2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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

  • @KidFresh71
    @KidFresh71 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the greatest orators and teachers of all time.

  • @mauricedegroff5669
    @mauricedegroff5669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

  • @MsMoneyonMyMind
    @MsMoneyonMyMind ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why did I just burst out in tears… I mean ugly crying too lol. My first reaction was to stop myself but then I surrendered; it felt nice.

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love those moments. They catch you off guard hut feel so cathartic.

  • @IVANHOECHAPUT
    @IVANHOECHAPUT ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love Alan Watts. I'm 76 and made up (or at least thought so) a law I called "The Law of Forced Opposites".
    This "law" states: When one has to force something into existence, one can expect an opposide result.

  • @josephconsoli4128
    @josephconsoli4128 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If there's one single person in this life that was godsend for me, it's Alan Watts. I cannot feel bad in the worst of times when I listen to him.

    • @jeffforsythe9514
      @jeffforsythe9514 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tinniesama
    @tinniesama ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Now I understood what he meant by the void and space ... because that's exactly how I felt the moment I closed my eyes when he said to do it. I can hear nothing when I clear my head then I found peace for a few seconds and my slumber awaits me, thank you Alan Watts.

  • @Mbembetwins
    @Mbembetwins 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Needed this I have been overthinking about my life current situation .life can be draining sometimes but after this video I felt so powerful and grateful 💕

  • @jonathanvalentine2401
    @jonathanvalentine2401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Started crying right before I heard Love!! ❤️ 🙏

  • @talesfromprincesajesa
    @talesfromprincesajesa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love this video. I'm at a spiritual crossroads, and Alan Watts' wisdom is helping me look at things in a new way. I guess you could say its right on time.

  • @facts_and_quotes.
    @facts_and_quotes. ปีที่แล้ว +121

    "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."

  • @jaydmjay499
    @jaydmjay499 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @Dillpic808
    @Dillpic808 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @sheepy1900
    @sheepy1900 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video had me tearing up and smiling at the same time...I was trying to move on from someone when I clicked on it. Now I'm not crying sadly because of that person, but happily and gratefully because how the world is so beautiful and I just love this universe so much. And the way the narrator talked had me smile in tears. Thank you truly.

  • @jackbarnes701
    @jackbarnes701 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You got to think, there is a balance of force and non-force; in order to learn a new subject or skill you must exert energy to study, keeping in mind not to force the process.
    Love Alan Watts and the wonderful human recording so many deeply resonating audios and the people sharing for such ease of access! There are very few that can talk beyond their grave as powerfully as AWatts.

  • @georgelyras1978
    @georgelyras1978 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I love his voice! You can especially appreciate his voice in electronic music! Heard it it many songs

    • @georgegakere8283
      @georgegakere8283 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have a link of those songs?

    • @frogetbrotak7902
      @frogetbrotak7902 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@georgegakere8283there's a heavier song that has his voice, if I remember correctly, Northlane - Cypher

    • @georgegakere8283
      @georgegakere8283 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@frogetbrotak7902 Very True. Thanks. I will take a look.

    • @georgelyras1978
      @georgelyras1978 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@georgegakere8283 not links no, but Electronic music bands like Dhamika have used some... the songs There Will Be Light and Gnyan have them for sure.

    • @georgegakere8283
      @georgegakere8283 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@georgelyras1978You mean like sampling his voice in their songs?

  • @timothywallacemurphy5086
    @timothywallacemurphy5086 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am sitting here in work listening, as I typed this word Walkway - Alan say 'way' at the exact same moment. And that is, for some, a special moment in time and my universe.

  • @I0MSammy
    @I0MSammy ปีที่แล้ว +25

    You made this speech into a work of art.

    • @hjander
      @hjander ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truly!!!

  • @mhairi3726
    @mhairi3726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's the _same_ message said by a different person in a similar but different way. Same as Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Sri Rama and so on. It's an Awakening, Enlightening, Transcending or Realisation of the Self, learning to _distance_ our True Higher Self from the thoughts in our minds. With eternal thanks to the Universe, Om so Hum, Amen 🕉💝🙏

    • @larryorrin2470
      @larryorrin2470 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello dear, how are you doing? Nice meeting you here

  • @motivemystic
    @motivemystic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, this speech by Alan Watts really struck a chord with me! The concept of not forcing anything (Wu-Wei) is such an important lesson to learn. It reminds me to go with the flow and trust that things will happen naturally. Thank you for sharing this powerful message!

  • @AlexandraRieloff
    @AlexandraRieloff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @alexrfontes
    @alexrfontes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

  • @Bigboss-vz1rr
    @Bigboss-vz1rr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Reading random comments become One of my favorite thing❤ it's so peaceful

  • @SkinnyJT_YT
    @SkinnyJT_YT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I know I didnt decide to watch this video by coincodence. I delight in humor, but adore soundness of higher level of universal consciousness.❤️❤️👑🕯

  • @tyfife79
    @tyfife79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is one of the best videos in a long time. So many points he makes that make so much sense. That Earth is the spaceship and that we're already in heaven. I know that this is heaven and that we're already spirits having a spiritual experience. We just need to wake up!

    • @bellalunamia
      @bellalunamia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreeee🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @Cuteemogirl94
      @Cuteemogirl94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Heaven is a place on earth" is one of my favorite songs

    • @tyfife79
      @tyfife79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Cuteemogirl94 I will give it a listen! I went to the library the other day and found a book titled "What if this is Heaven?" by Anita Moorjani, it's so good!

  • @josemariareanochunga6987
    @josemariareanochunga6987 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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