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Become What You Are
"Life exists only at this very moment, and in this moment it is infinite and eternal. For the present moment is infinitely small; before we can measure it, it has gone, and yet it exists forever. . . . You may believe yourself out of harmony with life and its eternal Now; but you cannot be, for you are life and exist Now."—from Become What You Are
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Paperback, expanded, 144 pages
Published
March 11th 2003
by Shambhala
(first published 1955)
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Oct 10, 2008
Musiclovebliss
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anyone in search of oneself
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I keep this book of compilations of Alan Watts's best essays in my purse, just in case I'm waiting somewhere and need a lift. He never ceases to stimulate the mind and heart. The essay about the finger and the moon would be a great read for anyone wanting an adequate explanation on how to approach religion in daily life, and how some use it as a crutch almost...beautiful metaphors, and later on, it does get a little dry when he discusses all the sects of Buddhism (very informative, nevertheless)...more
Writing, "Life exists only at this very moment, and in this moment it is infinite and eternal," Alan Watts tackles the quest for beginning to understand one's True Nature, and the desire for personal authenticity and growth in a way that we have come to expect from this brilliant teacher and writer.
Comprised of articles from the mid-1950s and earlier, this book is an inspiring addition to any library. I particularly like that the volume contains many of the short pieces that were originally pub...more
Comprised of articles from the mid-1950s and earlier, this book is an inspiring addition to any library. I particularly like that the volume contains many of the short pieces that were originally pub...more
An almost perfect book except that it was a compilation of essays instead of a coherently written book. But, nevertheless Alan Watts is my hero for unifying Western and Eastern religious philosophy so smoothly and beautifully, demonstrating the underlying unity of both.
Favorite quotes:
"Thus we call the Universe the activity of God to induce the 'so-whatter' to pay some attention and reverence to it, because he always bolts his life instead of rolling it appreciatively round his tongue. He always...more
Favorite quotes:
"Thus we call the Universe the activity of God to induce the 'so-whatter' to pay some attention and reverence to it, because he always bolts his life instead of rolling it appreciatively round his tongue. He always...more
I really enjoyed this book a lot although not the best Watts. The book is basically just a short collection of essays about becoming what you are collected from mostly magazines. A lot of the essays, since not originally intended to be put in a book form, make some of the same points over and over again. The recurring ideas are great if you are new to them and want to make sure that some of those main points sink in. Even though some essays will say a lot of the same things i feel that each did...more
great book. for me, i have had to figure out 'what" i am and have always been, which is simply ME. but i've had to wrestle with the acceptance of that I am and always have been what I am and I am exactly perfect in who and what i have always been. too bad i didn't really get that in high school... confused?? mabye if you read the book you'll get what I am talking about.
Thoughts of one of the most brilliant philosopher on spirituality and nature of being and existence. Must read if you want to learn more about "you".
This dude is a trip.
The major lesson was dealing with becoming non-dulistic. Sometimes it was said too much. I like actual topic compared to gathering collection of essays & calling it a book.
Become what you are and stop trying so hard to become what you are not. :)
I reread this every summer. Preferably in a park. Essential.
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Alan Wilson Watts was a British philosopher, writer, speaker, who held both a master's degree 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 more than 25 books and numerous articles on subjects such as personal identity, the true nature of reality, hi...more
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