What is the difference between being in meditation and doing meditation?
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"Meditation is not something you do; it is a state of being where you effortlessly float with the current of existence, allowing awareness to arise naturally."
According to Osho, 'doing' meditation means trying to fix or silence the mind through effort—straining, controlling, swimming against the current—only creating more tension. 'Being' in meditation is effortless relaxation and inner slipping away from mind—letting go, like a leaf floating with the river—no resistance, no attempt to change anything; simply resting in awareness so meditation happens by itself.
Doing meditation is trying to force the mind quiet; being in meditation is relaxing, letting thoughts be, and simply floating inside.
Why this matters practically
- Avoids strain and frustration by dropping the fight with thoughts.
- Guides practice toward relaxation so awareness deepens naturally.
- Makes meditation a sustainable, effortless daily habit.
- Guides practice toward relaxation so awareness deepens naturally.
- Makes meditation a sustainable, effortless daily habit.
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