What are the reasons for high suicide rates in a seemingly happy society?
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"In a world filled with comfort, when survival is no longer a struggle, the soul confronts the haunting question: "What is life for?" Without deeper meaning, prosperity can become a breeding ground for despair."
According to Osho, high suicide rates in ‘happy’ societies arise because comfort and leisure end survival struggles, exposing boredom and existential emptiness. When desires are fulfilled, people face the question, “What is life for?” Without deeper meaning or transcendence, this inner vacuum breeds despair. Thus prosperity, intelligence, and convenience can paradoxically nurture suicidal thoughts.
When life is easy and you have everything, you can get bored and feel life has no point, which can make death seem tempting.
Why this matters practically
- Build meaning beyond comfort—through love, creativity, meditation, and service.
- Use leisure for conscious inquiry and growth, not passive boredom.
- Balance achievement with relationships and contribution to prevent existential drift.
- Use leisure for conscious inquiry and growth, not passive boredom.
- Balance achievement with relationships and contribution to prevent existential drift.
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