Why shouldn't we live in the past? Can reliving pain make one stronger? Can rejoicing in happy moments bring happiness?
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"Living in the past disconnects you from the only reality there is: the present; true bliss arises by inhabiting each moment totally, squeezing its full juice."
According to Osho, living in the past—whether replaying wounds or savoring old joys—disconnects you from the only reality there is: the present. Past is memory, future imagination; roots and flowers grow only here-now. Re-living pain doesn’t strengthen, and reminiscing doesn’t bring happiness. Real bliss arises by inhabiting each moment totally, squeezing its full juice, so life becomes ever richer, moment by moment.
Don’t dwell on old hurts or glories; pay full attention to what’s happening now, and joy will naturally grow.
Why this matters practically
- You stop wasting life replaying memories or fantasies.
- Fully engaging in current tasks increases joy and skill.
- Presence reduces anxiety and sadness tied to past and future.
- Fully engaging in current tasks increases joy and skill.
- Presence reduces anxiety and sadness tied to past and future.
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