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What is the reason for making funny faces?

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We make funny faces to remind ourselves that our true essence is formless, transcending the masks we wear. In playfulness, we discover that we are far bigger than mere appearances.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, we make funny faces because any face is a mask; deep down our being has no face. Consciousness is formless, so a fixed visage feels false and unsatisfying. Playfully distorting the face hints at the inner sense that we are 'bigger than this,' beyond appearances. Recognizing the 'original face' frees us from obsession with looks and shallow judgments.
We pull silly faces because inside we aren’t a face at all, so we play with the mask.
Why this matters practically
- Less anxiety about appearance; more focus on authentic awareness.
- See others beyond looks, improving empathy and relationships.
- Meditate on the ‘original face’ to loosen identification with the body.
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