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  • Just So

  • An Odyssey into the Cosmic Web of Connection, Play, and True Pleasure
  • Written by: Alan Watts
  • Narrated by: Alan Watts
  • Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (125 ratings)

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"If you were God," asked Alan Watts, "what kind of universe would you create? A perfect one free of suffering and drama? Or one filled with surprise and delight?"

With Just So, the celebrated philosopher and self-described "spiritual entertainer" invites us to explore the hidden dimensions that shape both the cosmos and our personal experience of it.

From the 1950s to the 1970s, Eastern spiritual philosophies ignited in the West profound new ways of perceiving ourselves and the mysteries of life. And from the beginning, Alan Watts was at the forefront - sparking insight after insight at live gatherings and radio broadcasts. Today Alan Watts' books and recordings bring perennial delight to new listeners of all ages and beliefs.

Here the luminary author and speaker explores three often overlooked yet essential universal dynamics: connection, play, and pleasure. This exceptional collection of sessions includes three complementary seminars:

The Cosmic Network - a journey into the interconnected web of the personal and the infinite

Ecological Awareness - reflections on how humanity and nature evolve through discovery and "purposeless" play

The Pursuit of Pleasure - how a true materialism connects us fully through our senses with others and to the natural flow of the cosmos.

Along the way you'll explore many other themes, at turns humorous, prophetic, and more relevant today than ever. What unfolds is a liberating view of life that arises from possibility and the unpredictable - perfect and "just so" not in spite of its messy imperfections but because of them.

©2017 Alan Watts (P)2017 Sounds True

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Alan Watts... Perfection

Alan Watts' material and voice, as a coupling, are one of my very favorite to listen to.
I highly suggest this, or any of his lectures.
Thankyou Audible for providing this amazing material!

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AW is the best. period.

Learn this stuff and you're life will never be the same again. AW was a revolutionary human being.

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Delightful!

Alan Watts has such joy and ease in the way he plays with ideas that many others take seriously.

A delightful way to fall deeper in love with the world as it is.

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A profound revelation!!!

Wow Alan Watts reveals the world to us in these words of wisdom; a must for anyone interested in “What is”!!

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Mind is blown again.

I love all of Alan Watts material. This seems to be a good summary of his teachings.

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love Alan Watts

love all his work. this one was a new favourite for sure. highly recommend

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Alan Watts was a marvellous being

Beautiful relaxing an witty seminar. A must for anyone on a spiritual or lay journey.

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Interesting ways to think about a carrot

vary intense book I do recommend if your looking for a different way of seeing the same thing.

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Favorite Alan Watts yet!

I have listened to a good number of his lecture series and this is my favorite yet.

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