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Do You Do It, or Does It Do You? How to let the universe meditate you
2005
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Do you do it ― that is, are you really in charge of your intentions, emotions, and actions? Or, as Alan Watts suggests, is the universe doing you ― manifesting the grandeur and wonder of the cosmos through the astonishing phenomenon known as "you"? On Do You Do It or Does It Do You?, legendary spiritual entertainer Alan Watts invites you to peek behind the curtain and learn that you are not just a performer in life's drama ― you are also the one who writes the script. Alan Watts' undeniable gift for startling audiences into deeper levels of insight made him the West's most celebrated ambassador of Eastern spirituality. Now, carefully chosen from the Watts audio archives, comes this teaching session that exemplifies his sublime vision, accessibility, and humor. Join Alan Watts as he illuminates such topics Which reveals the true nature of the universe, a telescope or a microscope? How to observe your life from both perspectives • The figure and the background―why you are, paradoxically, exactly everything you are not • Life is a symphony, not a foot race ― the art of living versus "getting things done" • What it means to "go with the flow" ― when all your decisions and actions are no longer forced, but arise naturally from your greater self, and more Do You Do It or Does It Do You? is one of Alan Watts most engaging and profound seminars, bringing his trademark eloquence and mischievous insight to the possibility that we may be much more than who think we are. Includes rare guided-meditation sessions with Alan Watts.

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Alan W. Watts
Alan W. Watts
Author · 84 books
Alan Wilson Watts was a British philosopher, writer and speaker, who held both a Master's in Theology and a Doctorate of Divinity. Famous for his research on comparative religion, he was best known as an interpreter and popularizer of Asian philosophies for a Western audience. He wrote over 25 books and numerous articles on subjects such as personal identity, the true nature of reality, higher consciousness, the meaning of life, concepts and images of God and the non-material pursuit of happiness. In his books he relates his experience to scientific knowledge and to the teachings of Eastern and Western religion and philosophy.
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