Alan Watts What If You Stop Trying?
Alan Watts What If You Stop Trying? is a question that can completely change the way you live. So many people wake up every day with an invisible pressure: “I need to try harder.” “I must improve.” “I should be better.” “I have to fix myself.” “I can’t stop.” And yet… the more you try, the more exhausted you become. In this Alan Watts philosophy lecture, we explore the paradox of effort: Sometimes the very act of trying is the reason you feel stuck. Alan Watts explains that the ego lives through effort. The ego survives by turning life into a task, the present moment into a problem, and your mind into a battlefield. That is why even spiritual people feel tired. They start trying to “be peaceful.” Trying to “be mindful.” Trying to “stop thoughts.” Trying to “let go.” But trying to let go is still trying. And Alan Watts points out something profound: Real peace is not achieved by effort. Real peace is what remains when effort ends. This is the secret behind Zen. This is the secret behind Taoism. This is the hidden meaning of Wu Wei — effortless action. When you stop trying to control yourself, something unexpected happens: The mind begins to settle naturally. The body relaxes. Your emotions stop fighting each other. You begin to feel present again. This video will help you understand: • Alan Watts on the paradox of effort • Why trying creates inner tension • The ego’s addiction to control • How to stop forcing yourself to change • Wu Wei explained in simple terms • The art of letting go without effort • How awareness dissolves overthinking • Living with calm, spontaneity, and freedom If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed… If self-improvement feels like pressure… If you are tired of always trying… Then this message is for you. Because you don’t need to try to be yourself. You already are. Take a deep breath. Let your shoulders drop. And let Alan Watts guide you back to the effortless peace that has been here all along. 00:00 Alan Watts What If You Stop Trying? 01:18 Why Trying Feels Exhausting 03:05 Alan Watts on the Ego and Effort 04:55 The Paradox of Self-Improvement 06:25 Why Control Creates Inner Tension 07:55 Trying to Let Go Still Fails 09:20 Wu Wei Explained – Effortless Action 11:00 Awareness That Settles the Mind 12:35 Living With Freedom and Ease 14:05 Final Reflection – Stop Trying Now ──────────────────────── 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ALAN WATTS PHILOSOPHY: 👉 / @beyondtheself19 📺 MOST WATCHED VIDEOS ON THIS CHANNEL: 1️⃣ The Alan Watts Paradox: Being Yourself By Doing Nothing 👉 • The Alan Watts Paradox Being Yourself By D... 2️⃣ Alan Watts Elucidates: The Art of Controlled Spontaneity in Meditation & Life 👉 • Alan Watts Elucidates: The Art of Controll... 3️⃣ Alan Watts Decodes Money and the Illusion of Happiness 👉 • Alan Watts Decodes Money and the Illusion ... ──────────────────────── 💬 Question for you: What are you still trying to control — that you’re ready to relax today? Share your reflection in the comments — I read every single one. #AlanWatts #LettingGo #WuWei #Mindfulness #InnerPeace #Awareness #AlanWattsPhilosophy alan watts,alan watts philosophy,alan watts stop trying,what if you stop trying,alan watts lecture,alan watts speech,alan watts teachings,paradox of effort,alan watts ego,ego illusion alan watts,trying too hard,why trying makes life harder,how to stop controlling life,stop overthinking alan watts,letting go alan watts,wu wei explained,wu wei alan watts,effortless wisdom,effortless living,inner peace alan watts,awareness alan watts,stillness alan watts,mindfulness alan watts,present moment awareness,consciousness alan watts,self awareness practice,observing the mind,choiceless awareness,non duality alan watts,tao philosophy,zen wisdom alan watts,acceptance and surrender,inner freedom alan watts,alan watts meditation,being vs becoming,art of letting go
