What is the meaning of to be and not to be?
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definition
"To be is to dissolve the ego; in the absence of "I," you merge with the vastness of existence."
According to Osho, "to be or not to be" is a false choice; in existential terms, not-to-be is the only way to truly be. When the ego—the idea "I am"—disappears through meditation, pure, boundless existence remains. The more you cling to being someone, the less you are; when the "I" pops, you merge with the whole, becoming oceanic oneness.
Let go of the small ‘me’; when that bubble pops, you relax into the big everything and feel truly alive.
Why this matters practically
- Loosens ego-grip, reducing anxiety and conflict.
- Deepens presence and connection with people and nature.
- Practical meditation cue: notice the 'I' thought and rest as spacious awareness.
- Deepens presence and connection with people and nature.
- Practical meditation cue: notice the 'I' thought and rest as spacious awareness.
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