What happens when I lose my sense of self through witnessing?
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outcome
"In the silence of witnessing, as you shed your borrowed identities, you discover that the essence of your being is not what you thought; it is a vast emptiness waiting to be filled with truth."
According to Osho, as witnessing dissolves your borrowed identities (thoughts, emotions, ambitions), you become "less and less" until only a naked point of awareness remains. This emptying is right; it exposes the false. A brief, vast-feeling gap appears as the false departs. With patience and the supportive presence of a master or community, the truth of your being fills the space.
When you stop clinging to who you think you are, there’s a short, scary emptiness, then your real self quietly shows up—so wait calmly and stay supported.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you not panic during phases of emptiness or identity loss.
- Encourages finding a supportive teacher/community to stabilize the shift.
- Frees energy from ego-building to live simply and authentically.
- Encourages finding a supportive teacher/community to stabilize the shift.
- Frees energy from ego-building to live simply and authentically.
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