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What is the relationship between ego and the desire to communicate?

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The ego's desire to communicate is a cry for existence, seeking validation from others; true realization brings silence, where communication becomes a natural expression rather than a need for approval.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, the compulsion to communicate—even our subtlest thoughts—is the ego seeking verification of its existence from others. Dependent on praise and threatened by insult, the ego lives at the periphery, trying to impress and conform. Realization ends this need: through witnessing, certainty arises from within, silence deepens, and communication ceases to be self-validation.
When you don't feel real inside, you keep talking (even in your head) so others will tell you that you exist.
Why this matters practically
- Notice when speech or thoughts aim to get approval, and pause.
- Practice witnessing to rely on inner certainty, not others' opinions.
- Become less reactive to praise/insult and drop people-pleasing.
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