What is the paradox of being an individual and melting into the commune?
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"True individuality is unlosable; it flourishes in communion, where love dissolves the masks of personality."
According to Osho, there is no paradox between being an individual and melting into the commune: the conflict belongs to personality, not individuality. Personality is a social mask that fears dissolution; individuality is your inborn nature, unlosable. Communion, love, and friendship dissolve the mask, allowing true individuality to flower and effortlessly participate in the commune.
There’s no real conflict—drop the costume others gave you, and the real you can easily join and share with others.
Why this matters practically
- Spot and drop borrowed roles that block intimacy and community.
- Build authentic love and friendship without fear of losing yourself.
- Orient practice toward awareness of your real nature, not pleasing others.
- Build authentic love and friendship without fear of losing yourself.
- Orient practice toward awareness of your real nature, not pleasing others.
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