What is the relationship between identity and the desires of an individual?
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"Your true identity is the soul, untouched by desires; it is the mind that dances to the tune of your tendencies, shaping your experiences without altering your essence."
According to Osho, your true identity is the soul—untouched by brain chemistry—while the brain/mind are instruments that express and magnify your tendencies and desires. Desires steer the soul’s journey and roles (plumber or genius), shaping experience without changing essence; alcohol, LSD, or even a transplanted brain only alter the display, not the one who desires.
Who you really are doesn’t change; your brain just makes your wants louder, and those wants choose your path.
Why this matters practically
- Stops over-identifying with moods, thoughts, or substances.
- Encourages responsibility for the quality of your desires.
- Focuses growth on inner clarity and joy rather than external brain hacks.
- Encourages responsibility for the quality of your desires.
- Focuses growth on inner clarity and joy rather than external brain hacks.
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