“His words played in me like a harp”
After a business failure left Lara struggling with depression and anxiety, she returned to Alan Watts' teachings that had resonated with her in her 20s. This time, his familiar words didn't soothe her to sleep—they awakened her to a wonderful new beginning.
I discovered Alan Watts in my early 20s as I was becoming immersed in a meditative life. His words played in me like a harp, so many beautiful, resonant notes. Recently, I came back to him as my world was upended by a business failure and I move through depression and anxiety issues in its wake. There are many beautiful videos incorporating his words and, once again, they played through me like a lullabye, familiar, beloved, and soothing. But instead put putting me to sleep, I'm waking up! And it's wonderful. ?
Lara Sookoo
Toronto, Canada
Written 24 January 2025 From our original stories site
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