Does the soul grow, and if so, whose soul grows?
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"The soul grows not in isolation, but in connection; as one awakens, all are uplifted, for our greatness expands the whole and our smallness diminishes it."
According to Osho, the soul does grow—but not as an isolated entity. All souls are interlinked like waves; one may surge ahead and another follow, yet none are separate. When a Buddha or Socrates flowers, all humanity’s soul is uplifted. Your aspiration for others’ growth expands you; our greatness enlarges others, our smallness diminishes all.
We’re all connected like waves or candles—when one person grows brighter, everyone’s light grows a little, and helping others grow also grows you.
Why this matters practically
- Replaces competition with compassion and mutual uplift.
- Reminds you that your inner work helps the whole—and your negativity affects it too.
- Inspires service: wishing and working for others’ growth expands your own being.
- Reminds you that your inner work helps the whole—and your negativity affects it too.
- Inspires service: wishing and working for others’ growth expands your own being.
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