Why is it so difficult to be in a state of let-go?
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outcome
"To let go is to defy the conditioning of a society that thrives on productivity; only in surrender can we reclaim our sensitivity and creativity."
According to Osho, it’s difficult to be in let-go because society conditions us into workaholism, exploiting our basic needs to keep us as productive machines. This drains time, sensitivity, and space for art or meditation—real doorways to surrender. A relaxed, non-utilitarian being threatens the exploitative order, so fear, scarcity, and moralism are imposed to block inner ease.
Why this matters practically
- Question guilt-driven productivity and reclaim time for silence, rest, and play.
- Practice small daily pauses (meditation, music, nature) to rebuild inner ease.
- Simplify needs to reduce fear and create room for surrender.
- Practice small daily pauses (meditation, music, nature) to rebuild inner ease.
- Simplify needs to reduce fear and create room for surrender.
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