Ep. 40 – Nature of Consciousness

Ep. 40 – Nature of Consciousness

June 24, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 40

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Alan Watts discusses the nature of consciousness and our fundamental unity with the universe.

Dismantling the illusion of separation, Alan Watts shares how recognizing our fundamental unity with the universe transforms the way we live, perceive, and prepare for death. Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday Fundraiser Today’s episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/alan and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Being in the Way, Alan Watts lectures on: Playing hide and seek with our true selves How your body knows that you are one with the universe Seeing things versus noticing things The yoga of preparing for death   The partial view that the ego keeps us trapped in  The continuous energy of our bodies Dissolving the distinction between voluntary and involuntary behavior  The transaction between the individual and the world  This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts. “Doesn’t it really astonish you that you are…

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