Why do I feel both close and distant from someone at the same time?
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"In the dance of existence, your true being is already one with all, yet the mind's dreams weave the illusion of separation; embrace the moments of presence, and the distance will dissolve."
According to Osho, you feel both close and distant because your true being is already one with the other, while your mind’s private dreams and desires create separation. Reality is universal; dreaming is isolating. In moments of presence—sunset, birdsong, a flower—the distance vanishes. When mind returns, it reappears. Cultivate those real moments, drop the urge to ‘become,’ and simply be what you already are.
One part of you is already together with them, but your busy, dreaming mind makes you feel apart.
Why this matters practically
- Notice and nourish moments of simple presence; that’s where real closeness happens.
- Watch the mind’s fantasies and drop “becoming” to reduce distance.
- Shift from private stories to shared reality to deepen relationships.
- Watch the mind’s fantasies and drop “becoming” to reduce distance.
- Shift from private stories to shared reality to deepen relationships.
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