You Were the Smart Kid. So Why Do You Feel So Lost Now? | Alan Watts - Listening to Sleep

You Were the Smart Kid. So Why Do You Feel So Lost Now? | Alan Watts - Listening to Sleep You were once the smart kid — always praised, always on top, always the one who “understood things faster than everyone else.” But now, as an adult, you feel lost, exhausted, and unsure of who you really are. Why has the very thing that once made you shine become such a heavy burden as you grew up? In this video, inspired by the profound philosophy of Alan Watts, we explore: Why “intelligence” can become a trap of the ego How children praised for being “smart” often grow up trapped in the fear of failure and the need for perfection Why the more you analyze, the lonelier you become — unable to truly connect with anyone And most importantly: how to let go of the image of “the smart kid” to rediscover your true self and inner peace As Alan Watts once said: “When you try to be extraordinary, you forget the simple joy of being human.” Let this gentle voice and healing philosophy guide you back to yourself — not through intellect, but through understanding and surrender. If you’ve ever felt like “I used to be good at everything, but now I don’t even know who I am,” then this video is for you. 🕯️ Close your eyes, listen, and let every word guide you back to your true self — the place where you don’t need to be perfect to be worthy of love. 📩 Leave a comment: “I’m learning to be human again.” That might just be the first step toward truly living. #AlanWatts #ListeningToSleep #SmartKidSyndrome #GiftedKidBurnout #FeelingLost #Overthinking #MentalHealth #SelfDiscovery #Mindfulness #PsychologyPodcast #EmotionalHealing #LettingGo