The Danger of Always Trying To Be A Better Person - Alan Watts

The Danger of Always Trying To Be A Better Person

What if the endless quest to “become better” is actually keeping you from true peace? Discover why Alan Watts says the real liberation comes from stopping the struggle altogether.

In this profound exploration inspired by Alan Watts' teachings, we dive into the hidden danger of constantly trying to improve yourself. This lecture reveals why the obsession with “becoming a better person” is one of the biggest traps in both spirituality and modern self-help — and explores the radical freedom that arises when you finally stop trying.

You'll discover:
• Why self-improvement strengthens the ego it claims to dissolve
• The difference between “being” and “becoming”
• How spiritual striving creates the very suffering it seeks to end
• The Zen and Taoist art of effortless transformation
• Why accepting yourself exactly as you are is the ultimate growth

Drawing from Eastern wisdom traditions including Buddhism, Taoism, and Advaita Vedanta, this talk explores the illusion of the separate self who needs fixing and its profound implications for living authentically in the present moment. We examine how the Western addiction to progress clashes with the timeless teaching that you are already whole.
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This content is inspired by the philosophical teachings of Alan Watts and explores timeless wisdom for modern spiritual seekers.

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