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Why is childlikeness compared to meditation?

Childlikeness is the essence of meditation, a state of innocent awareness where we embrace wonder and silence, transcending the noise of knowledge.

— Osho
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Being childlike is like meditating: you drop clever ideas and just feel the quiet, innocent wow of life.
Why this matters practically
- Loosens egoic certainty so you can relax into open, creative not‑knowing.
- Cultivates silence and presence, bringing clarity, ease, and joy.
- Freshens relationships by meeting others without fixed labels or judgments.
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