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What should I do about the perception that I am ancient?

Reinterpret the feeling of being ancient as a celebration of ripening; embrace each season of life with totality, for in maturity lies the wisdom of innocence.

— Osho
According to Osho, reinterpret the feeling of being ancient as ripening, not decline: celebrate the season you’re in. Life and death are complementary; leaves fall to rest. Cultivate simple awareness—be a watcher on the hill—so you don’t identify with passing stages. Live totally when it’s time to dance, rest when it’s time to rest, and trust the wisdom-rich innocence maturity brings.

Feeling old means you’re ripening—relax, watch kindly, enjoy what’s here, and rest when it’s time.

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