What is the nature of seriousness?
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"Only jokes deserve our seriousness; when we stop taking life gravely, we invite clarity and joy into our existence."
According to Osho, seriousness is a paradox: he treats only jokes seriously, and beyond a joke nothing in the world truly warrants solemnity. This flips our habit of heaviness—inviting us to approach life with playful awareness. When we stop taking things gravely, clarity and joy arise; only humor deserves our full, attentive gravity.
Only jokes are serious; take everything else lightly.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces stress by loosening rigid seriousness about daily problems.
- Cultivates playful awareness, making you more present and creative.
- Builds resilience: laughter reframes setbacks without denial.
- Cultivates playful awareness, making you more present and creative.
- Builds resilience: laughter reframes setbacks without denial.
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