Beyond Words: Experiencing the True Self in a World of Illusions

Many seek to understand who they truly are, but the deepest truths about self and existence evade description. Alan Watts reveals that the true Self is not the everyday 'I' but the silent witness — the ultimate ground of being that is always the inspector and never the inspected.

Language, by its very nature, divides experience into opposites and categories, making it inherently inadequate to capture the non-dual nature of the true Self. Myths and metaphors serve as pointers but can never substitute for direct experience.

Across cultures, mystics describe moments of unity where the boundaries between self and other vanish. This mystical experience reveals the Self as a cosmic player engaged in a joyful game of hide-and-seek with itself — a playful dance beyond fixed identity.

Awakening is not somber or grim but a celebration of life’s mystery and interconnectedness.

To move toward this realization, one must cultivate openness, trust, and the willingness to let go of rigid concepts. It is a journey of continual discovery where paradox is embraced and the unknown is welcomed.

Let this insight inspire you to seek beyond words, to experience the true Self directly, and to live with joy and freedom in the unfolding mystery of existence.

References: Alan Watts Free Speech Facebook Group, joegatto.medium.com 3 4