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What is it to be selfish?

True selfishness is to drop the ego; in the absence of expectations, life unfolds in gratitude, contentment, and bliss.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, true selfishness is to drop the ‘self’—the ego that expects, compares, and is always ready to be hurt. Egoic ‘selfishness’ only breeds misery and endless frustration, like a bottomless begging bowl. When the ego dissolves, expectations fall away, and ordinary life becomes fulfilling; gratitude, contentment, and bliss arise naturally. Real self-interest is egolessness.
Let go of the “me, me, me” inside, and life starts feeling good without trying.
Why this matters practically
- Lowers constant hurt and offense by softening ego.
- Cuts expectation-driven frustration; increases contentment in small things.
- Frees energy for presence, gratitude, and joy.
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