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What is the chance for an ideal society in the face of politicians, priests, and vested interests?

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An ideal society is a mirage that only serves to imprison the individual; true freedom and growth arise when we embrace our perfectly imperfect nature.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, an 'ideal society' has no chance—and should not: the very notion of ideals is a trap that breeds guilt, anxiety, and control by priests and politicians. Society is only a utility; only individuals are real. Forget utopias; drop ideals, accept your 'perfectly imperfect' nature, and allow individual awareness and growth—only through free, guiltless individuals can any living order naturally flower.
There won’t be a perfect society; stop chasing ideals others use to shame you—be yourself and grow from there.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces guilt and anxiety by dropping impossible standards.
- Protects you from manipulation by priests, politicians, and ideologues.
- Focuses energy on self-acceptance and real inner growth.
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