A re-post this morning for all of us who could do with seeing a bigger perspective.
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I do admire Alan Watts and his edgy take on our awakening to what is real and what matters.
Don’t hold on too hard.
Learn to let go and let be.
Be curious, open and enjoy this lip licking life!
Turning life on its head lets us see what we all share that really matters.
Thanks Julie!
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Indeed Diana! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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he has a fantastic voice and one has to listen. great wisdom. thanks. eve
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So glad this resonates with you Eve!
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I’ll check out the Chinese Farmer … so curious now 😉
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Thank you Karen! The more I come back to him the more meaning I seem to get from his words. I’m also re-reading the Yoga Sutras and finding some wonderful insights that make sense in new ways…. like practice and non attachment as the core principles for yoga and for life. When we come back to great minds and philosophies, we keep enriching ourselves.
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I agree Nancy! He has an amazing mind – so sharp and laser like. I love how he wakes me up with his edge 🙂
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Thanks for adding to the conversation ISWH! I agree our ego is the best grasper.
Val x
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I’m happy you enjoyed these words for reflection. Thanks for pausing here 💛
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Agreed 💕
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Thank you Gary pens 🙏
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Alan Watts is one of my true hero’s. He speaks a lot about the “rigging of our common sense.”
Once I dove into this concept, first introduced to me by Alan, so many things began to fall into place – only once I truly let go of previous beliefs about life and existence.
Mr Watts is a legend in my mind.
Thank you for posting this. Great stuff.
He is a legend in my mind… and of our time. So glad you enjoyed it MF 💛
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So glad you enjoyed this!
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His message is about not holding on… and letting go. 💛
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Hi Val, I don’t want to sound sarcastic but I just want to understand how being poor in spirit is a good thing? I’m just really a curious spirit looking to understand life and your previous post has touched me to the core. ♥ Alan Watts’ words on the video touched me too then I got confused at the last part because it contradicts everything that I’m building now, and that’s becoming rich in spirit. I found it to be very calming and enlightening and I’ve slowly let go of my materialistic desires. And I am not talking about religion or anything, just my spirit. Thanks Val. ♥
Watts explains “poor”in spirit as not being attached to anything in the material realm. It isn’t about lacking in spirit, more of an attitude of having less rather than more. It can seem a contradiction the way it is phrased. Trust your ❤️
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My name is Val Boyko, a dual citizen living near Philadelphia, originally from Scotland.
This blog came to life one morning in 2013. I woke up with these words in my mind: “Life is a series of highs and lows. Be grateful for the highs. Be graceful in the lows. And find contentment in your Middle Ground.”
Find Your Middle Ground blog started to explore, reflect, ask deep questions, share insights about awakening, and connect with wonderful people like yourself. Thank you for being here and being such an inspiration.
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