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What happens when I feel like I am carrying an old flashlight instead of being a sun?

Trust the darkness, for it is in the stillness of night that the inner sun prepares to rise.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, when you feel stuck with an 'old flashlight,' drop the urge to force light. Trust suchness: allow the darkness, watch it patiently, and remain alert. Darkness has its own rest and ripening; it becomes deepest just before dawn. Don’t depend on gadgets or effort—depend on awareness. Keep witnessing whatever appears; inevitably the inner sun rises by itself.
If it feels dark, stop pushing the button—sit quietly, watch, and the sun inside will come up on its own.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces anxiety and burnout by ending compulsive fixing and forcing.
- Trains steady awareness that can hold both low moods and bright moments.
- Cultivates patience and trust, letting clarity arise naturally.
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