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Do you lose any energy by doing this?

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When you are rooted in your inner source, sharing and guiding only allows your energy to overflow; true depletion comes from those who have not yet discovered this wellspring within.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, no energy is lost in sharing, guiding, or acting when one is rooted in the inner source; depletion happens only to those who have not discovered it. Real teaching is stage-wise: truths like "meditation is useless" apply only after ripening. Stay connected within; then giving does not drain - you overflow.
When you’re plugged into your inner power, doing or giving doesn’t tire you; only being unplugged does.
Why this matters practically
- Prevent burnout by prioritizing practices that connect you to your inner source.
- Don’t drop helpful practices just because a master says they’re “useless”; wait until you naturally outgrow them.
- Give and serve from overflow, not from strain.
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