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What does it mean when we say the goose is out?

The goose is out; your original nature has never been trapped, for bondage exists only in the dreaming mind. In the immediacy of freedom, you realize that seeking is an illusion and perfection is already present within you.

— Osho
Synthesized from Source definition
It means you were never really stuck—the trap was a dream, and by waking up you see you’re already free right now.
Why this matters practically
- Stops anxious seeking; invites relaxed presence in the moment.
- Reduces inner conflict by dropping the means–end split.
- Encourages direct awareness instead of overthinking problems.
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