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Are there treasures in the unconscious or is it just a Pandora's box full of agonies?

The unconscious is not a treasure trove but a Pandora's box of repressions; true riches reside in the superconscious, where joy is celebrated, not contaminated by the misery of others.

— Osho
According to Osho, the unconscious holds no treasures—it’s a Pandora’s box of repressions and psychic garbage. True riches lie in the superconscious. Repressing even happiness contaminates it; the vast unconscious crushes and distorts whatever is pushed down. Examine your joy’s roots: if it depends on another’s misery, drop it; otherwise, don’t repress—celebrate and move toward higher awareness.

Your mind’s basement is messy and dangerous; the real treasure is upstairs, so don’t hide joy there—make sure it’s not hurting anyone, then enjoy it openly.

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