Ask Osho!

Should one try to be rich?

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"True richness lies not in possessions, but in the depth of your awareness and gratitude; cultivate your inner light, and every circumstance becomes abundant."

According to Osho, don’t strive to be rich in possessions; cultivate inner richness—awareness, sensitivity, gratitude. Whether you have a hut or a palace, inner light makes life abundant. Enjoy what is already given; you are inherently rich. Outer wealth without awareness breeds poverty of being; inner growth transforms any circumstance into a fulfilling, beautiful life.
Don’t chase money; enjoy what you already have, because real wealth comes from a grateful, aware heart.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces anxiety by shifting attention from acquisition to appreciation.
- Builds daily joy through sensitivity to simple experiences—flowers, stars, relationships.
- Makes you resilient: inner richness lets you thrive in both scarcity and abundance.
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