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Why do I sometimes feel I have received so much and other times feel I am missing so much?

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Embrace both fulfillment and longing, for in their dance lies the essence of life; it is the thirst that deepens joy and love.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, the sensation of both having much and missing much is intrinsic to real growth: every sip of fulfillment reveals a vaster thirst because the divine is boundless. Satisfaction and non-satisfaction arise together; life’s dance happens in this midstream. Don’t seek final closure—honor both water and thirst, letting longing energize joy and deepening love.
Like sipping water shows how thirsty you are, touching the infinite makes you feel both full and wanting more—so rest in the middle and enjoy the dance.
Why this matters practically
- Normalizes the up-and-down, reducing anxiety and self-doubt.
- Prevents extremes of cynicism or complacency; keeps you growing.
- Transforms longing into creative energy and gratitude for both thirst and water.
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