Does bringing in witnessing or spiritual practice make it unnatural, and is it right to go against nature?
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"Witnessing and spiritual practice are not against nature; they are the means to align with its higher laws, transforming effort into bliss."
According to Osho, nothing is truly unnatural—the unnatural cannot happen. Witnessing and spiritual practice don’t oppose nature; they employ its higher laws, like flying uses aerodynamics. Both descent and ascent are natural: the lower is effortless and brings misery; the higher demands tapas and brings bliss. Your human dignity is choice—align yourself consciously with nature’s higher order rather than drifting downward.
Spiritual practice isn’t against nature; it uses a smarter part of nature that lifts you up, even if it takes effort.
Why this matters practically
- Removes guilt and confusion about practice feeling ‘unnatural.’
- Guides choices toward habits that reduce suffering and increase joy.
- Helps you notice when you’re sliding downward and correct course with awareness and discipline.
- Guides choices toward habits that reduce suffering and increase joy.
- Helps you notice when you’re sliding downward and correct course with awareness and discipline.
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