This video which has Alan Watts’ voice opens us up to looking at life through another prism. Not as a journey, but more as a playful happening, with no end result or end goal. There is no necessity for life and neither is it going anywhere. “Playfulness” is the key concept he speaks of. Life is best understood via the analogy of music according to Alan; since music essentially as an artform is playful. Being a musician since I was six years old, this has been my intuitive understanding since childhood. Playfulness and joy are the two pillars life needs to be constructed around and slowly a deep interiorisation of the process begins through consistency and practice, which eventually results in constant joy.
Category: Spirituality
You want to save the planet?
George Carlin was an American stand up comedian. But in my eyes he was a tremendously spiritual being, who had an understanding of the universe and a unique way to express it. In this video titled “Saving The Planet”, George addresses our arrogance at even thinking we can save the planet and control nature. The planet knows how to look after itself, thank you, he says. At 6 minutes 30 seconds into the video you will be surprised at what he said so many years ago, appropriate for our current world situation. I hope you enjoy this short 8 minute journey and gain some insights from it. All your own.
Why you need to trust the universe?
This is an apt contemplation, especially at a time like this, when the entire world is caught in the grip of fear. How do we remove our conditioning, so that we may become aware of the universe breathing through us. How can we drop the intellect, to see from the lense of direct experience. “The “Tao” can only make use of you when you are empty of all that blocks a union between yourself and the universe.” This video tries to capture some of these themes. Enjoy it this morning.
Guided Meditation by Alan Watts
Trust most of you had a chance to listen to the entire video “The Art of Not Trying” yesterday. In the spirit of the same, here is a 15 minute guided meditation by Alan Watts (Awakening The Mind). I first meditated on my breath way back in school and it is a practice that has only grown over the years, leading to great joy and calmness. Put on a good headphone and take these 15 minutes and simply listen to Alan Watts, relaxing every part of your body and accepting everything around you. The true fruits of mediation come through a shirt DAILY practice. Have a great day!
Dennis Taraporewala 