What happens when our ego gets hurt?
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outcome
"When your ego is hurt, remember that it is only the illusion of self that suffers; your true being remains untouched and serene. Disidentify from the ego, and you will find a quiet center that cannot be insulted or disturbed."
According to Osho, when you feel hurt, it is only the ego that is wounded; your real being remains untouched. Someone calling you “bad” has nothing to do with who you are. The pain arises from identification with the ego-image. See it, disidentify, and the hurt dissolves—revealing a quiet center that cannot be insulted, manipulated, or disturbed.
It’s not the real you that gets hurt—only your ego; notice it and let it go.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces emotional reactivity and conflict.
- Builds inner freedom from others’ opinions.
- Helps you respond with clarity instead of defensiveness.
- Builds inner freedom from others’ opinions.
- Helps you respond with clarity instead of defensiveness.
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