Is it possible to become a fool by being in a spiritual environment for a long time?
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"In a true spiritual atmosphere, you will certainly become a 'fool,' for this foolishness is the playfulness of wisdom that transcends the small intellect and embraces trust, laughter, and existential celebration."
According to Osho, not only is it possible—you will certainly become a 'fool' in a true spiritual atmosphere. But this foolishness is wisdom’s playfulness: going beyond the small intellect into trust, laughter, and existential celebration. Real wisdom is paradoxical—both serious and childlike—and can afford to look foolish. When mind stops proving, the total being—heart, feelings, mystery—awakens, bringing depth and balance.
Yes—real spirituality makes you a playful, trusting ‘fool’ who stops overthinking and starts living, which is true wisdom.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you relax, drop the need to be right, and relate playfully with others.
- Balances sharp thinking with heart and feeling for whole-being decisions.
- Opens you to life’s mystery instead of rigid certainty, easing anxiety and stress.
- Balances sharp thinking with heart and feeling for whole-being decisions.
- Opens you to life’s mystery instead of rigid certainty, easing anxiety and stress.
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