Is the extreme necessary?
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"Extremes of happiness and suffering converge at the point where hope ceases; true insight lies not in chasing these extremes, but in embracing the freshness of life beyond them."
According to Osho, extremes of happiness and suffering meet at the same point: when hope for more ends, life feels finished. Reaching the extreme of suffering is rare, but insight arises by understanding both poles. Instead of chasing extremes, keep creating fresh joys and courageous challenges; this understanding births a ‘third’ kind of person who lives beyond problems.
Both super-happy and super-sad end up empty, so don’t chase extremes—keep making new joys and brave challenges, and understand both sides to be free of problems.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents collapse into despair by renewing meaning through fresh joys and adventures.
- Breaks addiction to highs and lows, reducing anxiety and boredom.
- Cultivates a balanced “third” stance that handles life’s ups and downs without becoming a problem.
- Breaks addiction to highs and lows, reducing anxiety and boredom.
- Cultivates a balanced “third” stance that handles life’s ups and downs without becoming a problem.
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