What is the mystic's attitude towards physical pain?
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"The mystic meets bodily pain with awareness, observing it without resistance, allowing sensations to rise and fall while remaining a silent witness to the experience."
According to Osho, the mystic meets bodily pain with awareness, not philosophy: he observes it directly, neither resisting nor dramatizing it, and acts pragmatically—seeking treatment if needed—while inwardly remaining a silent witness. By distinguishing pain from the mind’s added suffering, the mystic lets sensations rise and fall, learning from them, gaining compassion, and staying free of habit-bound reactions.
Notice the body’s hurt without making a scary story, stay calm, get help if needed, and the extra suffering fades.
Why this matters practically
- Lowers anxiety and reactivity during illness or injury
- Encourages wise, timely care without panic or denial
- Turns discomfort into mindfulness and compassion training
- Encourages wise, timely care without panic or denial
- Turns discomfort into mindfulness and compassion training
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