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Alan Watts: How Do You Define Yourself?

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How do you define yourself? An inspiring lecture from the late Alan Watts.

Alan Watts audio courtesy of alanwatts.org

Music Used: Ludovico Einaudi - Nuvole Bianche http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdDDY5nVA3A 

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