The Resilient Mind You Are Not Your Mind: Returning to the Power of Now - Alan Watts
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Apr 21, 2025 
In this enlightening conversation, British-American philosopher Alan Watts shares his insights on transcending constant thinking to engage more deeply with life. He discusses the value of mindfulness, simplicity, and stillness, highlighting how these practices can unlock creativity and connection. Watts delves into the dimensions of consciousness and the importance of living in the present moment. He emphasizes liberation from ego and self-identity, encouraging listeners to embrace selflessness for a more fulfilling existence. Discover the profound wisdom that lies beyond the mind.
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Stop Thinking to Experience Life
- Stopping constant thinking connects you to the nonverbal, immediate experience of life.
- Conceptual distinctions like self/other and life/death dissolve in this state.
Stillness Enables Creative Action
- Acting creatively requires a mind that can stop thinking and be still.
- Acting with a goal traps you in endless cycles, or samsara.
Use Meaningless Focus to Stop Thinking
- To stop thinking, focus on sounds or things without meaning to become fascinated and quiet the mind.
- Without naming things mentally, perception becomes vivid and richer.