Do you take yourself seriously?
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"Never take yourself seriously; laughter is the bridge to truth, while seriousness is the mask of the ego."
According to Osho, he never takes himself seriously; seriousness and he share no bridge. He uses playfulness and humor—even mock-cosmic jokes—to puncture solemnity and the ego that hides behind it. Laughter, not gravity, is his vehicle for truth, allowing flexibility, presence, and a living, joyful spirituality instead of rigid, dour piety.
He doesn’t take himself seriously; he laughs and plays to show that truth doesn’t need a frown.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces stress and loosens rigid, defensive ego patterns.
- Keeps learning, meditation, and relationships light, open, and creative.
- Helps you meet problems with perspective instead of panic.
- Keeps learning, meditation, and relationships light, open, and creative.
- Helps you meet problems with perspective instead of panic.
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