How can my reverence for someone increase while they become more like a friend?
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outcome
"Reverence flourishes not in hierarchy but in the equality of friendship, where love becomes unforced and respect deepens naturally."
According to Osho, authentic reverence cannot grow under hierarchy; it withers in obedience, fear, and manipulation. When the master drops authority and meets you as a friend—an equal fellow traveler—love becomes unforced, your individuality blossoms, and respect deepens naturally. Reverence then is not for a dominating person, but for the living truth mirrored in free companionship; friendship makes veneration genuine and growing.
Real respect grows when there’s no bossing—treat me as an equal friend and my love and trust get bigger.
Why this matters practically
- Choose relationships where you can grow without control.
- Encourages honest dialogue and the courage to disagree.
- Turns duty-based respect into heartfelt gratitude.
- Encourages honest dialogue and the courage to disagree.
- Turns duty-based respect into heartfelt gratitude.
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