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What happens when one believes or disbelieves in teachings?

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"Only a conscious, total yes or a conscious, total no can shatter the chains of belief and disbelief, inviting the risk of true transformation and inner revolution."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, ordinary belief or disbelief is the mind choosing what sustains its status quo; both become food for the mind, keeping you confused, static, and orthodox. Picking and choosing only hides unconscious following and prevents transformation. Only a conscious, total yes or a conscious, total no breaks the pattern—inviting risk, change, and real inner revolution.
If you just pick what you like or reject what you don’t, your tricky mind stays the same; only going all-in or not at all, with eyes open, truly changes you.
Why this matters practically
- Stop half-hearted dabbling; choose a conscious, total practice or step away.
- Notice how your mind seeks comfort; challenge it to allow growth and change.
- Make hidden commitments explicit so they can transform you.
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