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Am I a seeker simply out of a desire for oblivion?

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Your seeking is not a desire for oblivion; it is a longing for a higher consciousness that transcends the fleeting moments of faintness. Embrace those moments, for they are the gateway to true awareness.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, you are not a seeker out of a desire for oblivion. Drug- or alcohol-induced states end in unconsciousness, but true meditation passes through that interim 'faintness' into a fresh, more alert awareness. Each deeper step includes a moment that feels like oblivion—don’t fear it, move through it. Your urge reflects a longing for higher consciousness, not escape.
You’re not trying to disappear; in meditation the brief 'nothing' is a tunnel you pass through to clearer wakefulness, while drugs stop there.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you stay calm when meditation feels like blankness or sleep.
- Encourages perseverance beyond the 'gap' to reach clearer awareness and joy.
- Clarifies the difference between escapism (drugs) and transformation (meditation).
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