Why do individuals on the path of renunciation still fall into the abyss?
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"Falling is not a failure; it is a testament to your ascent, for only those who dare to climb can truly know the depth of the abyss. Embrace the risk, strengthen your wings, and keep soaring towards the summit."
According to Osho, only climbers can fall: the ordinary already lives at the bottom, but seekers aim for summits where hidden chasms abound. Renunciation invites risk—yogabhrashta exists precisely because growth and slipping are inseparable. Falls don’t negate the path; they confirm the ascent and the challenge awakened by the presence of awakened ones. Therefore, don’t fear falling—keep flying, strengthen your wings, and continue the climb.
You slip only because you’re climbing; falling is part of learning to fly higher.
Why this matters practically
- Normalizes setbacks so you don’t quit when you stumble.
- Builds courage to aim higher despite risk.
- Reframes failure as proof of effort and a cue to refine practice.
- Builds courage to aim higher despite risk.
- Reframes failure as proof of effort and a cue to refine practice.
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