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'''Alan Watts served as a bridge between Eastern philosophy and Western rationality, delving into the depths of consciousness and the essence of being.''' Below are some key points, summarising his philosophy: | '''Alan Watts served as a bridge between Eastern philosophy and Western rationality, delving into the depths of consciousness and the essence of being.''' Below are some key points, summarising his philosophy: | ||
# '''Embrace the present moment''': Watts stressed the importance of living fully in the now, depression is lamenting about past regrets and anxiety is worrying about the future. Life unfolds as a series of present moments to be experienced. | # '''Embrace the present moment''': Watts stressed the importance of living fully in the now, [[depression]] is lamenting about past regrets and anxiety is worrying about the future. Life unfolds as a series of present moments to be experienced. | ||
# '''Recognize your cosmic connection''': Watts taught the interconnectedness of all things, urging individuals to see themselves as expressions of the universe, both observer and observed. | # '''Recognize your cosmic connection''': Watts taught the [[Ego Death|interconnectedness]] of all things, urging individuals to see themselves as expressions of the universe, both observer and observed. | ||
# '''Ego Illusion''': He argued that the ego, our sense of a separate self, is a social construct. By questioning our identity, we can embrace the interconnectedness of life and move beyond individualism. | # '''Ego Illusion''': He argued that the [[ego]], our sense of a separate self, is a social construct. By questioning our identity, we can embrace the interconnectedness of life and move beyond individualism. | ||
# '''Approach life playfully''': Watts likened life to a game or dance, meant to be experienced fully rather than solved. Engage with the world creatively and find joy in the process. | # '''Approach life playfully''': Watts likened life to a game or dance, meant to be experienced fully rather than solved. Engage with the world creatively and find joy in the process. | ||
# '''Embrace uncertainty''': Watts believed uncertainty is inherent in reality. Accepting the unknown can lead to a more adventurous and fulfilling life, as certainty is an illusion. | # '''Embrace uncertainty''': Watts believed uncertainty is inherent in reality. Accepting the unknown can lead to a more adventurous and fulfilling life, as certainty is an illusion. |