According to Osho, the hippie lifestyle isn’t a real spiritual alternative; it’s a dependent by‑product of affluent society and often exploitative. Use youthful wandering as a brief “university,” then settle into responsible living. The true path is to transform work into play and bring playfulness into commitment—so family, work, and love become creative, conscious practices rather than escapes.
Explore a bit when you’re young, but real spirituality is turning everyday work and family life into joyful, conscious play instead of running away.