What happens when one misses material possessions like Rolls Royces?
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outcome
"When you live fully in the present, nothing is missed—paradise is wherever you are, for it is the restless mind that creates suffering, not the absence of possessions."
According to Osho, missing material things like Rolls Royces is a sign of unconsciousness, comparison and jealousy; you long for what you have not truly lived. When you live totally in the present, nothing is missed—paradise is wherever you are. Possessions neither help nor hinder spirituality; the restless, envious mind creates suffering whether the car is there or not.
You only miss stuff when you aren’t really living; stay present and you won’t care whether it’s a Rolls Royce or a Honda.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts focus from envy and comparison to present-moment living and contentment.
- Frees you from chasing or condemning wealth; meditation and joy are available anywhere.
- Reduces suffering by exposing the mind’s projections about others’ possessions.
- Frees you from chasing or condemning wealth; meditation and joy are available anywhere.
- Reduces suffering by exposing the mind’s projections about others’ possessions.
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