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Is the ego still present when experiencing joy and contentment?

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When authentic joy arises, the ego dissolves; you simply are joy, free from the grasp of memory and desire. Let joy happen without seeking, for in that openness lies the door to grace.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, when there is authentic joy and contentment, the ego is absent; there is no experiencer—one simply is joy. After the moment passes, ego returns, claims it, reduces aliveness to memory, and starts seeking a repeat, which blocks grace. Let joy happen; be receptive, grateful, non-manipulative—seeking and doership resurrect the ego and close the door.
In real joy, the ‘me’ disappears; only afterward does the ego grab it as a memory and try to chase it.
Why this matters practically
- Notice when ego claims past joy and stop chasing repeats.
- Practice receptivity, meditation, and gratitude; let joy arise by itself.
- Drop doership and manipulation to keep the heart open to grace.
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