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Am I brainwashed or addicted after following someone for many years?

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"Addiction to consciousness is the highest form of addiction, and brainwashing can be a cleansing of the mind; strive for a fresh clarity that resists the pollution of conditioning."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, yes—you’re brainwashed and addicted, and that’s fine if the ‘addiction’ is to consciousness and the ‘brainwashing’ is cleansing conditioning. He advocates a fresh, uncluttered mind—free of religious and political ‘cockroaches’—so you can see clearly and resist future pollution. Cleanliness of mind is sacred; keep washing it daily.
It’s good to clean out bad ideas and love being aware, so your mind stays clean and can’t be filled with junk again.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you drop harmful conditioning and confusion.
- Cultivates steady awareness instead of unconscious habits.
- Builds immunity to manipulation by religions, politics, or media.
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