How seriously should one take oneself?
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"Do not take yourself too seriously; in the lightness of laughter, the weight of ego dissolves, allowing love and awareness to flourish."
According to Osho, you should not take yourself—or anyone—too seriously. Seriousness is a weight of ego that stiffens life; laughter and lightness open space for awareness and love. Treat existence as a playful mystery: be sincere, not solemn; alert, yet unburdened. When you loosen your self-importance, spontaneity, compassion, and clarity naturally arise.
Don’t be so serious about yourself; relax, laugh, and let life be playful.
Why this matters practically
- Lightens stress and reduces inner conflict.
- Frees you to be flexible, creative, and spontaneous.
- Improves relationships through humor, humility, and empathy.
- Frees you to be flexible, creative, and spontaneous.
- Improves relationships through humor, humility, and empathy.
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