Philosophical
How to Let Go of Control
Do you ever find yourself trying to control everything? Your thoughts, your relationships, your career, your schedule, your emotions. Exhausting, isn’t it? But why? Watts argues that the pursuit of control is ultimately futile because it is impossible to control everything in our lives. The more we try to control, the more anxious and stressed we become, leading to a sense of disconnection and isolation.
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The thinker
Influential Interpreter of Zen
Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a renowned British philosopher who gained widespread recognition for his work in popularizing Eastern philosophy for Western audiences.
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