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What happens when I lose my sense of self through witnessing?

In the silence of witnessing, as you shed your borrowed identities, you discover that the essence of your being is not what you thought; it is a vast emptiness waiting to be filled with truth.

— Osho
Synthesized from Source outcome
When you stop clinging to who you think you are, there’s a short, scary emptiness, then your real self quietly shows up—so wait calmly and stay supported.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you not panic during phases of emptiness or identity loss.
- Encourages finding a supportive teacher/community to stabilize the shift.
- Frees energy from ego-building to live simply and authentically.
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