Alan Watts was a British philosopher who could make complicated things very clear in a matter of minutes. A lot of people have done little animations or videos of his talks on YouTube, and I highly recommend watching as many as you can when you start to ponder life’s deeper questions – or just want to be reminded that there is more to life than what most people believe there is. Following are 5 really great life lessons by Alan Watts that could change your view on life.
1. Learn To Listen To Life’s Voice
When you feel miserable or stuck in life, watch this little video and listen to the words of Alan Watts. Holy crap did this one move me, and I’m hoping it can move you too if you feel like you’ve failed or like you are stuck in life. Now is the time to stop talking, stop complaining, stop whining, and start listening to life’s voice! If you can, you can start to live the life you want. You can start being who you want. You can start enjoying life. You can start contributing.
The video is really good, so you may need to play it a second time and not watch the video to really hear the words. But I do love the video. Every time I watch it, I get new insights.
In the video, I love that he hears the voice! I love how he shows his life that he is not predictable by moving slightly over on the bench. I love that he doesn’t add to the crap (his crap) that is on the ground and reflects on it instead of just adding to it without much thought past his anger, fear, or sadness. And things progress from there.
2. It’s Time To Wake Up
Can you honestly say that you are living in the present moment? Are you rushing to get to something, ruled by the future… ruled by the clock. I am a huge advocate for living in the moment and enjoying what is happening