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At what point can catharsis be dropped?

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"When authenticity and rejuvenation vanish, let the method go, for methods are merely means to an end, not the destination itself."

According to Osho, catharsis should not be 'dropped' by will; it drops itself when its energy is finished. You'll sense empty, forced gestures, no surge of feeling, and fatigue rather than relief. Be a watcher: when authenticity and rejuvenation vanish, let the method go—like leaving a ferryboat after crossing—because methods are means, not the goal.
Stop when it only feels like acting and leaves you tired—your heart will know it’s over.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents wasting energy on mechanical practices.
- Trains you to trust inner signals over rules.
- Keeps focus on life and awareness, not techniques.
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