Are all jokes irrational?
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"Jokes are not irrational; they are a dance of the mind that momentarily suspends logic, allowing us to glimpse the innocence of our true selves."
According to Osho, jokes are not irrational at all; they follow a subtle psychology and rationality. A joke begins ordinarily, then suddenly twists, catching the repressed mind off guard and triggering cathartic laughter. This shock suspends logic and time, returning you to childlike innocence. Jokes surface society’s suppressed material, offering relief and unburdening—small glimpses that prepare one for the ultimate laughter of awakening.
Why this matters practically
- Releases repressed emotions and stress through laughter.
- Loosens rigid logic, making the mind flexible and creative.
- Prepares the ground for meditation by giving glimpses beyond mind and time.
- Loosens rigid logic, making the mind flexible and creative.
- Prepares the ground for meditation by giving glimpses beyond mind and time.
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