Sing or dance while the music of life is being played. Love this video and message from Alan Watts and David Linberg. Thanks to Evolutionary Mystic for sharing 💛
Living a soulful life in the moment
Too often we blunder through life like automatic robots, waking up to our morning coffees then soldiering on to work, only to return home again to follow the same ritual in the morning once again. Are we really spending time doing things that mean something to us, being present with the people who matter, connected to the richness of life?
Philosopher and writer Alan Watts asks the perennial questions about the meaning of life, taking us on a moving and thought provoking journey that will make you think more deeply about how and who you spend your time with.
A soulful look at living a life that’s alive and full.
Published on Jul 26, 2016
A film I made last night based on my favourite quotes from Alan Watts about how the way of looking at your life as a journey can be…
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Find Your Middle Ground 
“The whole point of dancing is the dance” – AW. That reminded me of a lovely section from Eliot’s Four Quartets, so with your permission, Val:
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A profound share Hariod. Thank you for adding T S Eliot’s dimension.
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A beautiful piece. It has always been about the journey. Great use of the Tree of Life here. Thanks for sharing. 💘
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Thank you Van. 💕
Have you seen the Tree of life?
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Yes I have. The visual imagery was beautiful, the ambience of the 1950’s was easy to relate to, but it was a bit long for me.
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Thanks for sharing your perspective. I think I’ll watch it where I can fast forward 😉
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Loved the video, Val. Just so beautifully put.
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Glad you enjoyed it too Don. 💛
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I just love this Val. Let’s not forget to sing and dance to the precious music of life., 💚
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Yep. Let’s dance Karen ❣️
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Beautiful Val. ❤
Diana xo
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Glad you enjoyed it Diana! Thank you ❣️
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Yes! As I see it, happiness is the goal behind all goals.
If we convince ourselves that reaching a set destination is a pre-requisite to happiness, we are apt to be disappointed since the rewards we envision, if they materialize at all, often feel less like rewards and more like dead ends.
Moreover, when we are too intent on reaching a set destination, we may become frustrated, impatient, and discouraged if our goal, like the proverbial grapes, remains “out of reach.”
Happiness is not waiting for us at the end of the road ~ it’s found here and now, by enjoying each step along the way! If we’re enjoying the journey, we win . . . no matter what happens.
Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.
“A good traveler has no set plans and is not intent on arriving.” ~ Lao Tzu
“On with the dance, let joy be unconfined!” ~ Lord Byron
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Great quote additions Nancy. I especially love yours: ” Now and then it’s good to pause in the pursuit of happiness and just be happy” 💕
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Thanks for a reminder to do just that!
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This is brilliant Val, I enjoyed it and keep enjoying the dance of life!
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Yes indeed Ute. Let us keep dancing through life together 💛
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I loved the video, Val. Thank you so much for sharing! xo
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Glad you enjoyed it too, Jill 💛
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Can’t resist Dylan’s words, Val, which speak in to this – Hey Mister Tambourine man – play a song for me – I’m not sleepy – and there’s no place I’m going to.
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I like this laid back Don/Dylan 😎
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A wonderful share, Val! Loved the video ❤
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So glad you appreciated all of it Helen ❣️
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Beautiful post Val, let’s keep dancing 🙂
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Yes indeed Irene. I’m right with you 😀
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Wow! When I walk along singing to the birds I will think of this post/video. Thank you Val my day has purpose, a playful purpose.
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So glad you enjoyed it Kath! I hope you have a lighthearted and playful day 😊
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I can not tell you how many Alan Watts talks I have listened to over the years.. Always insightful.. Thank you for sharing Val.. Sending love your way xx
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Thank you Sue. I love how he communicates complicated concepts in everyday terms and metaphors. He really does shift perspectives with ease. Sending love you way Sue 💕
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I agree Val.. And he was not afraid to speak his mind either 🙂
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Love this. I have listened to this before. My mentor used to listen to him. Thanks. ❤ Much love — Laurie
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