Why do I cling to my misery and why can I not drop it?
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outcome
"Your misery and your ego are intertwined; only through deep understanding can the illusion of separation dissolve, allowing true freedom to emerge."
According to Osho, you cling to misery because the ego and misery are one complex; the 'I' that tries to drop it is made of the same anger, jealousy, wounds and desires. Wanting happiness creates fresh misery, and the fragment called 'I' cannot drop another fragment. There is no method to drop; only clear, total understanding of the whole complex allows misery to dissolve by itself.
The part of you that wants to throw away misery is made of misery, so struggling adds more pain—just see it clearly and it melts.
Why this matters practically
- Stops the futile inner fight that multiplies suffering.
- Shifts you to mindful, nonjudgmental awareness that lets emotions release naturally.
- Softens possessiveness and control, improving relationships and inner ease.
- Shifts you to mindful, nonjudgmental awareness that lets emotions release naturally.
- Softens possessiveness and control, improving relationships and inner ease.
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