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Osho Quotes on Childhood

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Childhood is the seedbed of your true calling; when you allow your natural interests to guide you, growth unfolds effortlessly from your being, free from the weight of social conditioning.

Childhood mischief is not wrongdoing; it is the vibrant expression of intelligence and freedom, teaching us to transform punishment into play and exile into adventure.

Mischief in childhood is not rebellion; it is a courageous stand for truth and individuality, a refusal to be conditioned by the lies of the adult world.

Reawaken your inner child by shedding the weight of knowledge and conditioning; embrace the dance of presence with innocence, wonder, and a heart open to the beauty of life.

Being spoiled in childhood nurtures an insatiable demand within, turning love into a transaction and leaving the adult restless, forever seeking outside what can only be found within.