Why Spiritually Awakened People Secretly Struggle with Lust Alan Watts

Spiritual awakening is often sold as an escape from desire — but what if that was never the truth? This long-form talk explores why desire, lust, and attraction often feel stronger after awakening, not weaker. It dismantles the myth that spirituality means becoming numb, pure, or detached from the body — and reveals what awakening actually does: it turns up awareness. In this video, we explore: • Why sexual desire never disappears • Why repression intensifies lust • How awareness transforms desire without suppressing it • The hidden hypocrisy inside spiritual communities • Why awakening makes you more human, not less • The relationship between impermanence, beauty, and love • How to integrate desire instead of fighting it • Why presence dissolves inner conflict • The difference between repression and freedom • What true spiritual maturity actually looks like This is not motivational content. This is direct recognition. If you’ve ever felt confused, guilty, or ashamed because desire still arises after awakening — this video is for you. If you believed awakening should remove your humanity — this video will challenge that belief. If you are tired of spiritual performance and ready for honesty — stay. This is not about transcending the body. It’s about inhabiting it consciously. Sit back, listen slowly, and let this unfold. ________________________________________ 🔹 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – The Desire No One Talks About 03:42 – Awakening Didn’t Remove Lust — It Revealed It 07:18 – Why Sexual Desire Feels Stronger After Awakening 11:45 – The Myth of Spiritual Purity 15:30 – Why Spiritual Traditions Fear Sexual Pleasure 19:55 – Desire, Impermanence & the Body 24:40 – Why Repression Makes Desire Stronger 29:20 – Awakening Turns the Lights On 34:10 – Why Sensitivity Increases After Awakening 38:45 – The Illusion of Being “Above” Desire 43:30 – Spiritual Ego & Hidden Hypocrisy 48:15 – Repression vs Integration 52:40 – Desire as Energy, Not an Enemy 57:20 – Why Impermanence Makes Life Beautiful 1:01:50 – Presence Without Control 1:06:15 – Desire Without Identity 1:10:40 – What Real Freedom Feels Like 1:14:30 – Awakening Without War 1:18:00 – You Were Never Broken 1:20:45 – Final Recognition: Nothing Is Missing ________________________________________ 🔹 KEYWORDS: spiritual awakening and desire why lust increases after awakening sexual desire and spirituality awakening symptoms explained desire awareness non duality shadow integration spirituality ego and awakening true spiritual maturity presence and desire non dual consciousness ________________________________________ 🏷️ HASHTAGS #AlanWatts #SpiritualAwakening #Lust #SpiritualStruggles #Enlightenment #EasternPhilosophy #Consciousness #Meditation #Mindfulness #SpiritualJourney #AwakenedLiving #Desire #SpiritualWisdom #PhilosophyOfLife #SelfRealization #InnerPeace #SpiritualGrowth #BuddhistPhilosophy #Zen #Taoism #NonDuality #SpiritualTeachings #AlanWattsWisdom #WakingUp #HigherConsciousness #SpiritualPath #Awakening #SacredDesire #SpiritualityAndSexuality #MindBodySpirit #ConsciousLiving #SpiritualTransformation #EgoAndSpirituality #SpiritualPurity #PhilosophicalThoughts #DeepWisdom #SpiritualTruth #LifePhilosophy #MysticalWisdom #spiritualinsights ________________________________________ ⚠️ Important Notices 1 — Purpose of This Content Our videos are created for inspiration, insight, and entertainment. They are not medical, psychological, or professional advice. Always seek qualified help for personal health or emotional concerns. 2 — Fair Use & Copyright All audio, video, and visual elements used here fall under fair use. No copyright violation is intended. If you own any material featured here and have concerns, please contact us at [email protected]. 3 — Not Officially Affiliated This channel is not officially connected to Alan Watts or his estate. The content is inspired by his teachings and shared with deep respect. The narration uses AI-generated voices, not the real Alan Watts. For the most authentic experience, please explore his original books, talks, and recordings.