Alan Watts on What You Focus on

The way that we focus our attention determines our experience of reality. If we focus on negative thoughts and emotions, we will perceive the world in a negative way, and our experiences will be colored by that negativity. On the other hand, if we focus on positive...

Alan Watts on Wu Wei

Wu Wei is not a state of passivity or inaction, but rather a state of effortless action that arises from a deep sense of presence and awareness. It is a state of being in which one is fully present and attuned to the moment, and able to respond to situations in a...

Alan Watts on Who I Am?

The question of “who am I?” is a fundamental one that lies at the heart of the human experience. He believed that the concept of the self is a constantly evolving and changing one, and that our understanding of who we are is shaped by a multitude of...

Alan Watts on Who Are You Really?

The question of “who are you really?” is a fundamental one that lies at the heart of the human experience. He believed that the concept of the self is a constantly evolving and changing one, and that our understanding of who we are is shaped by a multitude...

Alan Watts on What is Real

According to Watts, the concept of reality is a subjective one, and is constantly being created and recreated by our perceptions and experiences. He believed that what we perceive as reality is largely shaped by our cultural, social, and personal beliefs and biases,...

Alan Watts on Present Mindedness

According to Watts, our minds are constantly caught up in thoughts of the past and future, which can lead to anxiety, stress, and unhappiness. He believed that the key to finding peace and happiness in life is to be fully present in the current moment, without getting...