Why do I continue to take myself and life in general so seriously?
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outcome
"Seriousness is a mask for your inner emptiness; to truly live, embrace laughter and playfulness, and dare to confront the silence within."
According to Osho, you take life so seriously because seriousness hides an inner emptiness and loneliness, flatters the ego with a fake sense of importance, and keeps you on the surface, avoiding the fear of meeting your own nothingness. Seriousness breeds problems out of trifles. His remedy: relax, laugh, be playful and nonserious—dare to face your inner silence and let the ego die.
You act serious to hide a scared, empty feeling and to seem important; try relaxing, laughing, and being playful so you can meet that feeling and be free.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces ego-driven stress by not inflating small issues into big problems.
- Encourages courage to face inner emptiness, bringing ease and authenticity.
- Cultivates joy, playfulness, and flexibility in relationships and work.
- Encourages courage to face inner emptiness, bringing ease and authenticity.
- Cultivates joy, playfulness, and flexibility in relationships and work.
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