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What happens when I feel compassion, love, or playfulness in relation to others?

When you feel compassion, love, or playfulness, remember that the true blessing is your own flowering; in giving, you bloom, and in receiving, you are given the chance to grow.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, when compassion, love, or playfulness arise toward others, remember the real blessing is your own flowering. Be grateful when someone receives it—they’ve given you a chance to bloom. Drop the holier-than-thou ego; love can even suffocate if used to serve your pride. Let your giving and receiving be natural, without the sense of ‘I’, like a flower releasing fragrance.
These feelings help you grow; thank others for letting you share them, don’t act superior, and let them flow without ego.
Why this matters practically
- Cultivates gratitude and dissolves ego-driven “do-gooder” behavior.
- Prevents smothering others with possessive love; respects their freedom.
- Turns daily interactions into inner growth by giving and receiving without “I.”
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