Does giving freedom to others mean I don't love myself?
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outcome
"Love is not about possession; it is the recognition of the other’s freedom as their birthright, which in turn deepens our own."
According to Osho, the very idea of “giving” freedom is mistaken: love itself is freedom. It’s not about neglecting self-love; it’s about dropping the ego that wants to own and rank first. Real love recognizes the other’s freedom as a birthright, not a favor. Be grateful, don’t imprison or demand permissions, and keep your own freedom intact. Possessiveness breeds hurt and revenge; freedom deepens love.
Loving someone doesn’t mean you hand them freedom or lose yourself—real love naturally lets both of you be free.
Why this matters practically
- Stops power games and permission-seeking in relationships.
- Reduces jealousy, hurt, and tit-for-tat revenge.
- Cultivates gratitude and clear boundaries: you live your way, they live theirs.
- Reduces jealousy, hurt, and tit-for-tat revenge.
- Cultivates gratitude and clear boundaries: you live your way, they live theirs.
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