What is love?
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definition
"Love is the food of the soul, flourishing only when nurtured with awareness and respect, free from the chains of possessiveness and jealousy."
According to Osho, love is the food of the soul—our inborn, overflowing essence present at birth. It withers under possessiveness, jealousy, domination, and disrespect, which society and unloving parents transmit. Because love is fragile, it must be protected, watered, and strengthened through awareness and respect. Real love is not an idea or performance but a living nourishment that lets the soul be born and thrive.
Love is the natural warmth you’re born with; it grows with care and respect, and it dies when squeezed by jealousy and control.
Why this matters practically
- Drop jealousy, control, and domination; practice respect and non-possessiveness in relationships.
- Nurture love daily with presence, listening, and small kindnesses so it can grow.
- Give children (and your inner child) real warmth and space to be, not just the words of love.
- Nurture love daily with presence, listening, and small kindnesses so it can grow.
- Give children (and your inner child) real warmth and space to be, not just the words of love.
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