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Does bringing in witnessing or spiritual practice make it unnatural, and is it right to go against nature?

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"Witnessing and spiritual practice are not against nature; they are the means to align with its higher laws, transforming effort into bliss."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, nothing is truly unnatural—the unnatural cannot happen. Witnessing and spiritual practice don’t oppose nature; they employ its higher laws, like flying uses aerodynamics. Both descent and ascent are natural: the lower is effortless and brings misery; the higher demands tapas and brings bliss. Your human dignity is choice—align yourself consciously with nature’s higher order rather than drifting downward.
Spiritual practice isn’t against nature; it uses a smarter part of nature that lifts you up, even if it takes effort.
Why this matters practically
- Removes guilt and confusion about practice feeling ‘unnatural.’
- Guides choices toward habits that reduce suffering and increase joy.
- Helps you notice when you’re sliding downward and correct course with awareness and discipline.
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