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Osho on How can one drop fear?

How can one drop fear?

Fear is the absence of love; kindle love, and fear will dissolve effortlessly.

— Osho
Synthesized from Source practice
Core Insight:
According to Osho, fear cannot be dropped directly because it is only the absence of love—like darkness is the absence of light. Don’t wrestle with what isn’t; kindle love. Love is your intrinsic nature: allow it, express it, share it. The inner arithmetic is paradoxical—the more love you give, the more flows. Begin with small acts of lovingness; as love expands, fear naturally dissolves without struggle.
You can’t chase fear away; just start loving—be kind, share, and open your heart—and the fear fades like darkness when you switch on a light.
Why this matters practically
- Redirects energy from fighting anxiety to practicing love now.
- Builds courage as generosity expands inner vitality and connection.
- Creates a simple daily practice: small acts of kindness, creativity, and openness.
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