How can we prevent ourselves from becoming mad again when we go back into the world?
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"Act the role that society expects, but let your consciousness remain unattached, floating above the collective madness."
According to Osho, when you re-enter the world, remain outwardly 'normal'—act the roles society expects—but keep an inner vigil. Adjust with awareness so your consciousness stays unattached, floating above the collective madness. Wear a functional personality as a mask, avoid flaunting inner experiences, and never compromise your witnessing. Thus you avoid trouble outside while preserving sanity within.
Pretend to fit in on the outside, but inside keep calmly watching and remember it’s just a game.
Why this matters practically
- Protects your work, relationships, and safety while you grow inwardly.
- Prevents slipping back into old patterns by keeping the inner witness alive.
- Reduces conflict and misunderstanding without losing your real self.
- Prevents slipping back into old patterns by keeping the inner witness alive.
- Reduces conflict and misunderstanding without losing your real self.
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