How do we recognize violence?
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"Violence is not just physical; it lurks in every impulse to dominate or submit, and only through relentless awareness can we truly recognize it in our daily interactions."
According to Osho, violence is not only physical; it is every impulse to dominate, demand, or submit, hiding in our roles and relationships. Recognize it through relentless awareness: from morning to night, watch each gesture, word, posture, and the shift that appears when others appear. Notice urges to control, be obeyed, impress, or own; authentic respect arises unforced. Seeing this, you uncover violence operating almost constantly.
Keep watching yourself all day and you’ll spot violence whenever you try to control, impress, or force respect from others—even without raising a hand.
Why this matters practically
- Breaks hidden cycles of domination and retaliation in families and workplaces.
- Fosters genuine respect, love, and friendship without coercion.
- Helps you act authentically and peacefully, reducing stress and conflict.
- Fosters genuine respect, love, and friendship without coercion.
- Helps you act authentically and peacefully, reducing stress and conflict.
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