Es wird Ihnen eine Gänsehaut bereiten - Alan Watts

Welcome, you seekers of the unknown, to Mysterious Center, a refuge for souls who thirst for knowledge beyond everyday life. In the immeasurable vastness of the universe, in its infinite secrets, lies a deep secret that connects us all. A dance between the explicit and the implicit, the visible and the invisible. This video is inspired by and based on the profound philosophical and spiritual teachings of Alan Watts. Watts is known for his unique perspective on the secrets of nature, human consciousness and the universe in general. The content presented here is a reflection that tries to capture his vision. We owe our respect and recognition to his original insights and hope that we can convey them to you with this presentation. Today we are going on a journey that will illuminate the two sides of consciousness. The spotlight that arouses our immediate attention and the floodlight that encompasses the vastness of our being. A journey that shows us how the cosmos expresses itself through us at every moment. In the infinite dance of existence lies a timeless truth that swings with it in all layers of reality. Just as the forest reveals itself through the clipped bark on the outside and the swallowed rings on the inside. So we too, as beings of the cosmos, reflect this dance from the inside and the outside. On the surface, these two realms may appear separated, but a deeper look reveals their inseparable connection. For every shimmering star in the night sky there is the width of the universe that holds it. For every wave that hits the shore there is the depth of the ocean from which it springs. This is the essence of metaphysical dance, that the inner and the outer, although they appear different, are connected in a wonderful way from nature. So let us remember this deep connection on our journey through life. Because when we understand the dance between the inside and the outside, we unlock a deeper understanding of ourselves and the universe that surrounds us. In the huge fabric of existence there are truths that lie both on the surface and in the depths. Just as a calm lake reflects the sky above it, its true being lies in the depths below it, which cannot be seen with the naked eye. What the eye encounters, the drive of our world, is the obvious, clear, open and tangible. But under the surface that unfolds its magic in silence, the implicit, profound, deep and often unnoticed, is located. The dance of life may show explicit differences between individuals and their environment, but there is a hidden rhythm, a silent beat that implicitly connects them with each other. This rhythm, which is invisible but always tangible, is the pulse of existence. In our pursuit for understanding, we should not only scratch at the surface, but dive deep into the waters of wisdom. Because in the dance between the implicit and the explicit lies the true essence of existence and our place in it. From the immeasurable expanses of the cosmos to the complicated network of life on our blue planet, science tries to uncover the patterns that weave existence together. If we dive deeper into the nuances of behavior with precision and dedication, we will come to a deep realization. The dance of an individual cannot be isolated, because it is inseparable from the rhythm of the world around it. Every heartbeat, every breath, every thought, all of this is just expressions, waves of the infinite cosmos that plays through us. We are not just spectators in this great performance, but embodiments of the entire universe, each of us a unique verse in the cosmic song. Science develops this cosmic carpet in its pursuit of understanding and reminds us that we are not isolated beings. We are the universe that experiences itself, a scientific and spiritual realization of our connection with each other. Since the beginning of existence, humanity has been on the abyss of two great secrets. Our entry into this world and our exit from it. The birth is perceived by many as a sudden awakening, as a frightening moment in which we are pushed into the theater of life, apparently as strangers in an unknown realm. And death? It appears as the great unknown, a huge abyss, from which many fear that eternal silence and infinite darkness await them. But are these perceptions just shadows on the wall of a larger reality? Could they be born from a limited understanding, a false idea of ​​our true self? What if we are not strangers, but eternal dancers in the cosmic ballet, and birth and death are just transitions in the constantly flowing flow of existence? Our fears may be that we forget our true nature, that we lose the boundless and timeless essence that pulsates in us out of sight. Because if we understand our eternal connection to the cosmos, we will find comfort and overcome the narrow boundaries of birth and death. In the theater of the spirit there is a focused beam of consciousness, a spotlight that only receives a fraction of the stage. This is the spotlight consciousness, our ability to focus on what is unfolding in front of us and to pursue it with precision. But beyond this focused beam lies another area of ​​consciousness, wide and comprehensive. It is the floodlight consciousness, a gentle illumination that receives the entire stage and captures the subtle nuances, the fleeting shadows, the dance that takes place in the periphery. Every day, when we navigate through the symphony of life, these two types of consciousness play their roles. One is intense and unique, the other is extensive and comprehensive. But in the great performance of society, the spotlight is often at the center. We are taught to appreciate precision, to promote the art of concentration and to identify with this unique beam of attention. But in the shadow the floodlight waits, a silent observer, a broader consciousness that whispers to us our connection to all things. It is the consciousness that awakens, that feels the rhythm of the universe, even if our spotlight is intensely focused on something else. Because in order to really understand ourselves, we have to accept both the intensity of the spotlight and the breadth of the floodlight and recognize the dance of focused attention and boundless awareness that makes up our own being. In the wide cosmos of consciousness there is a star that burns brighter than all the others. It is the star that we call spotlight consciousness. Many of us stand in its hypnotizing light and believe that this bright focal point of attention is the entirety of our being. Like moths from a flame, we are drawn to its intensity and often falsely hold it for the sum of our existence. On our journey through life, this spotlight guides our steps and shapes our experiences, decisions and our understanding. It is precise, sharp and direct. It is what we often think of ourselves. But in our deep connection with this unique beam of consciousness, we often neglect the great, whispering breadth behind it. The gentle, all-encompassing floodlight consciousness that connects us with everything is overshadowed. Because beyond the spotlight lies a realm of intuition, connection and deep understanding. An area in which we feel the pulse of the universe, the subtle rhythms of existence that often remain unnoticed. In order to really know ourselves, in order to understand the depths of our being, we have to move beyond the temptations of the spotlight. We have to accept the spotlight and recognize that our essence is not just a point of intense concentration, but a wide web of consciousness that is woven with threads of sharp attention and boundless perception. In the quiet corners of consciousness, where the boundaries of the self begin to fade, lies a realm that is untouched by the ordinary. A realm of floodlight consciousness. There are people who find access to this extended consciousness through self-observation or happy additions. They embark on a journey that transcends the boundaries of individual perception and dive deep into a sea of ​​cosmic understanding. This is the realm of the mystical, in which the self no longer stands there as an isolated unit, but becomes a note in the great symphony of existence. It is an awakening, an awareness that one's own essence is not just a fleeting shadow, but a shining manifestation of the universe itself. Those who touch this deep consciousness, this cosmic consciousness, become witnesses of a truth that is as old as time itself. They understand that we are all entangled under the facade of individuality, pulsating in the same rhythm and dancing to the same cosmic melody. Because in this dance you will find the ultimate revelation that we are not just spectators in the heart of our being, but active participants on the big carpet of existence, in which every thread, every soul, every star is wonderfully, mystically one. Imagine, if you want, a universe in which every star, every planet, every quantum particle is a note in an endless cosmic song. And in this immeasurable vastness, in the middle of this cosmic symphony, lies the miracle of individuality. Each of us is a unique expression of the cosmos, a unique dance in the great ballet of existence. We are not just created by the universe, we are the universe that manifests itself in countless forms and experiences itself in countless ways. This outer world, which we perceive with its countless colors, sounds and sensations, is not separated from us. It is an extension, a reflection, a mirror of our innermost being. Our body, our senses, our experiences are inseparable from the rhythm of the outside world. In the great dance of the cosmos we are not just spectators. We are the dance. We are the music. We are the brilliance of the stars and the depth of the oceans. Because in the heart of our existence the boundary between the self and the universe dissolves. And all that remains is a radiant one-being.