Can one be intimate with the soul without being a disciple?
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"Intimacy with the soul requires the surrender of the choosing mind; only in pure receptivity can you truly connect with existence."
According to Osho, intimacy with the soul (or master) demands the inner posture of discipleship—pure receptivity, dropping the choosing mind. Existence is already intimate with you, but unless you open, accept totally, and let guidance override your preferences, the connection won’t happen. Without this surrendering attitude you may gather ideas, yet miss the transforming contact.
You can’t truly feel the soul unless you stop picking and choosing and become totally open, like a trusting student.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts you from collecting ideas to real inner transformation.
- Reduces conflict by letting deeper wisdom lead beyond the restless mind.
- Builds trust and receptivity in spiritual practice and relationships.
- Reduces conflict by letting deeper wisdom lead beyond the restless mind.
- Builds trust and receptivity in spiritual practice and relationships.
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