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What happens when I experience love and fear of being hurt?

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Love never hurts; it is the ego and lust that disguise themselves as love, bringing fear and possessiveness into the heart. True love liberates, honors the other, and dissolves all fear.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, love itself never hurts; what hurts is lust and ego masquerading as love. When fear of being hurt appears, it signals possessiveness, use of the other as an object, and a hidden urge to dominate. True love honors the other as an end in themselves, enriches both, and dissolves fear and hurt.
If love scares or hurts, it’s not real love—it’s trying to own or use someone; real love respects them and doesn’t hurt.
Why this matters practically
- Spot the impostor: notice lust, possession, or ego when fear or hurt arises.
- Practice respect: treat the other as an end, not a means.
- Reduce anxiety: love without control or domination lowers fear and conflict.
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