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Is there greed in the pursuit of worthy attainments?

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"True attainment lies not in the chase of desires, but in the discovery of your own nature, which is already whole and complete."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, there is greed in every chase for “worthy attainments” because greed arrives first and paints objects as desirable. Whatever requires acquisition is not truly worth attaining and will be lost. The only genuine attainment is one’s own nature—already present, beyond desire. Turning inward dissolves greed; outward pursuit breeds attachment if it succeeds and anger if it fails.
The only thing truly worth having—your real self—is already inside you; wanting other things just makes them seem special and keeps you chasing and upset.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces anxiety, envy, and anger by ending the chase for external prizes.
- Redirects energy toward awareness and contentment with your own being.
- Breaks the cycle where desire becomes attachment or turns into frustration.
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