What happens when I feel I have no ego or essence?
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outcome
"When the social mirror drops and you feel a void, do not rebuild a borrowed image; instead, turn inward and discover the living reality of your soul that no reflection can define."
According to Osho, feeling you have no ego or essence arises because your 'self' was only a reflection in others' eyes, a patchwork of their opinions. When that social mirror drops, a void appears. Don't rebuild a borrowed image; turn inward, close the eyes to the world, and meet the soul no mirror can show: your living, undefinable reality.
You feel empty because you were using other people as mirrors; stop looking at them and look inside to find your real self.
Why this matters practically
- Breaks dependence on others’ approval and criticism.
- Points you toward meditation/self-inquiry instead of image-building.
- Gives a stable center amid changing roles and opinions.
- Points you toward meditation/self-inquiry instead of image-building.
- Gives a stable center amid changing roles and opinions.
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