What is the essence of happiness?
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"Happiness is your natural state; it flourishes when you abandon the politics of approval and embrace your unashamed bliss."
According to Osho, happiness is your natural, spontaneous bliss that surfaces when you stop trading your joy for attention and sympathy. Conditioned from childhood to gain ego-food by being unhappy and to hide bliss to avoid jealousy, we choose misery. The essence is to drop the politics of approval, let the ego dissolve, and allow unashamed laughter, dance, and ecstasy.
Stop trying to get attention by being sad; be yourself and let your joy show even if others don’t like it.
Why this matters practically
- Breaks the habit of seeking ego-boosting attention through sadness
- Frees you to express joy openly, improving mood and resilience
- Less fear of jealousy builds healthier, more honest relationships
- Frees you to express joy openly, improving mood and resilience
- Less fear of jealousy builds healthier, more honest relationships
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