Alan Watts - Beyond the Game of Life - Unveiling the Secret of "Being Far Out"

#alanwatts #philosophy #thoughts Alan Watts: Unveiling the Secret of "Being Far Out" (Motivational Speech). Alan Watts explores a distinctive inclination where psychedelic substances can trigger mystical encounters akin to those found in Eastern philosophies. Nevertheless, while Buddhism, Hinduism, and Zen integrate discipline to foster positive outcomes alongside such mystical experiences, insights induced by psychedelics might result in unhealthy misinterpretations and, if mishandled, potentially lead to delusions of grandeur. =============================== key moments 00:00:00 intro - the age of quite peculiar. 00:01:00 We live in such a dangerous. 00:01:40 The Taboo Against Knowing. 00:02:30 Sex is not really a serious taboo in our culture. 00:03:00 we have to think again 00:03:30 our culture from a Christian background. 00:04:00 the trouble about deep secrets. 00:04:30 underneath the opposition 00:05:00 absolutely elementary. 00:06:00 that is the secret 00:06:45 the human game cannot be trusted. 00:07:30 LSD is one such chemical. 00:08:00 real psychedelic they mean bizarre. 00:08:30 get the point of view. 00:09:30 the two processes—the two behaviors. 00:10:45 who’s just Johnny. 00:11:30 well, we’re frightened. 00:12:00 problem some ancient wisdom. 00:12:30 Hindus and among the Buddhists. 00:13:00 the function of a guru. 00:14:45 the Godhead 00:15:30 The word means a mask. 00:16:30 who get the knowledge. 00:17:00 Discipline is a way of expression. 00:17:30 Pleasure craft. 00:18:00 pleasure in life without skill. 00:18:30 I’m a word technologist. 00:19:15 So you see what’s happening? 00:20:00 wishy-washy language. 00:20:30 Anybody can have ecstasy. 00:21:00 what we will call 00:21:30 a filthy ashtray and you saw the beatific vision. 00:22:00 mastery of an art. 00:22:30 important social problem. 00:23:00 “Look at all these people who haven’t seen it.” 00:23:30 cocktail parties. 00:24:00 what you call responsible jobs. 00:24:20 if you really understand. 00:24:50 Congratulations on being so far out. =============================== Summary Alan Watts often spoke about the illusion of life as a game—a play where we take roles too seriously, forgetting that we are both the players and the creators. In “Being Far Out,” he invites us to step beyond the game and see reality from a cosmic perspective. The Game of Life & The Illusion of Self 🔹 Society teaches us that life is about winning—status, success, money. 🔹 We assume rigid identities (roles) and become trapped in them. 🔹 But Watts asks: What if it’s all just a grand illusion? 🔹 If we stop taking the game so seriously, we experience true freedom. The Secret of “Being Far Out” 💡 What does it mean to be "Far Out"? It’s a state of expanded awareness, where you realize that reality is not what it seems. Instead of being locked in everyday struggles, you see the bigger picture—that everything is interconnected, flowing effortlessly. You become the observer of the game, rather than just a piece in it. How to Break Free from the Game 🌀 1. Realize You Are Not Just the Player – You are both the dream and the dreamer, the actor and the director. 🌊 2. Let Go of the Illusion of Control – Like waves in the ocean, life moves naturally—trying to control it only creates struggle. 🎭 3. Laugh at the Cosmic Joke – Watts reminds us that the universe is playful, and taking life too seriously is the real trap. The secret to “Being Far Out” is recognizing that the game of life is not to be won, but to be played. When you step beyond illusion, you experience true freedom, spontaneity, and joy. =============================== Sources and Credits https://www.organism.earth/library/do... =============================== Disclaimer: This content is inspired by the works of Alan Watts. All views expressed in this video are interpretations and do not represent the exact views of Alan Watts. =============================== Videos Footage: All video footage used is licensed through: https://studio.youtube.com Audio & Music https://studio.youtube.com ===============================