Am I wasting my time if my mind is racing during meditation and I only experience brief moments of silence?
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outcome
"A racing mind is not a waste; it is a beautiful play of consciousness. Simply watch it with awareness, and silence will arrive on its own."
According to Osho, you are not wasting time: a racing mind is natural and even beautiful. Don’t fight or slow it; befriend it and simply watch—enjoy the chidvilas, the play of consciousness. Observe where it rushes; awareness of those inner seeds dissolves them. Silence then arrives by itself; forced suppression only breeds dullness.
It’s okay if your mind runs fast—just watch it kindly, notice what it wants, and real silence will come on its own through understanding.
Why this matters practically
- Ends struggle and guilt in meditation; you can relax and just observe.
- Reveals hidden desires and fears, allowing noise to dissolve naturally.
- Prevents dullness from suppression while keeping intelligence sharp.
- Reveals hidden desires and fears, allowing noise to dissolve naturally.
- Prevents dullness from suppression while keeping intelligence sharp.
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