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Is it okay to have a secret?

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"In a world of manipulation, the awakened have nothing to hide, yet the unawakened may wisely keep some privacy; true love flourishes in transparency, for every secret is a barrier to intimacy."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, secrets depend on consciousness: the awakened have nothing to hide, but the unawakened may wisely keep some privacy in a manipulative world. Never keep secrets from the one you truly love—every secret is a barrier—yet maintain boundaries with society, or others gain power over you. Ultimately, grow toward such clarity that nothing needs hiding.
It’s okay to keep some things private from the world so you aren’t used, but don’t hide from the one you love, and aim to live so openly that one day nothing needs hiding.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you set healthy boundaries and avoid manipulation.
- Deepens trust and intimacy by practicing total openness in love.
- Offers a path: protect yourself now, while cultivating awareness that dissolves the need for secrecy.
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