What is the mind?
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definition
"The mind is merely the reactive surface of consciousness, responding to the external world like waves on the ocean, while the deeper essence of our being remains untouched beneath the turmoil."
According to Osho, the mind is the reactive surface of our consciousness—the outer ring that answers blows from the outside. It functions as reaction itself: a push arrives, and it says, 'defend yourself.' Like waves raised by wind upon the sea's surface, mind rises and falls with impacts, while deeper consciousness remains beyond these conditioned ripples.
Your mind is the part that quickly reacts to outside events, like water making waves when the wind blows.
Why this matters practically
- Notice reactivity and pause before acting to prevent automatic, defensive behaviors.
- Identify less with passing reactions and respond from deeper awareness.
- Reduce stress by not letting external events whip you into constant mental waves.
- Identify less with passing reactions and respond from deeper awareness.
- Reduce stress by not letting external events whip you into constant mental waves.
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