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How long does the process of catharsis last?

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"Catharsis lasts only as long as your resistance; with total surrender, it can be a moment, but with hesitation, it may stretch into eternity."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, catharsis has no fixed duration; it lasts exactly as long as the slowness of your cooperation. With total intensity and full participation, the entire inner turmoil can be released in a single day—even a single moment. If you hold back, it emerges drop by drop and may take a very long time.
It takes as long as you resist—give your all and it can finish very fast, even today.
Why this matters practically
- Encourages full engagement in meditation for quicker release and healing.
- Reduces fear by showing intensity is safe and transformative.
- Puts you in charge of the speed of your inner change.
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