Alan Watts - Silence The Mind

"thoughts are neither negative or positive , they are just thoughts.however, the thoughts you repetitivly give attention to are the ones that will manifest into reality"

Thank you for not adding music, it hits more deeper, without distractions.

“The future is a concept” This quote shifted my awareness. Thank you, sir Alan Watts.

"Accept what you can't change and focus on what you can"

"tomorrow doesnt exist, there is only here and now" this helps me ease me worries and anxieties.

As I watched this video, I couldn’t help but ironically think about how I can’t wait to implement this teaching in the future

"Time is always now" This is something I need to integrate into my life. I need to stop worrying about what happens next.

"THE POINT OF LIFE IS TO SIMPLY LIVE HERE AND NOW" This feels like a comforting thought to think to myself

Reading through the comments I’m filled with joy seeing everyone expressing themselves through concepts and critical thought. It’s so good to see. Keep thinking.

I find myself laying in bed at night listening to this man speak and slowly I came to the understanding that everything is nothing and nothing is everything

discovered this man about 6 years ago, he saved me. i come back to his 'speeches' from time to time and it's always as magical as the first time

I get tears in my eyes when he talks. I feel he is speaking directly to me

“The point of life, the place where it’s at, is simply here and now”— Alan Watts

i sometimes meditate when I'm bored with all my fun hobbies. It's amazing to turn off all my electronics and not look at any clocks, and just sit there. Sometimes I hear a bird. Then it's 3 hours later.

Alan Watts is a teacher unlike any other that now walk among us. Ty for recording your many, now classic life insights, sir 🙏

Nice video. One suggestion for those who overthink be careful what you feed your mind. Avoid comparing yourself with others, reduce watching negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. For a relaxed mind observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 10-15-20 minutes or more. You can sit or lie down, anywhere-anytime with eyes closed. No deep breathing. Don’t fight your thoughts. With practice the mind will relax. Keep a reminder to observe your breath sensations throughout the day and night --before sleep, when reading, at work, at home, when travelling etc with eyes open or closed. Like me make this a lifetime habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.

In Buddhism, "thoughts" are just another "sensory organ" and weakening the ownership of thoughts really helps a ton already

The way he speaks, the clearness of his sentences, the way he builds up his clarifications make his talks really wonderful

“Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God”

Thank you, Alan, wherever you are.