What should one do to overcome skepticism and repression of the heart before embarking on a spiritual journey?
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"Live the world fully and follow your desires; from the depths of dissatisfaction, a true thirst for the Divine will naturally arise."
According to Osho, don’t force a spiritual journey if your heart isn’t thirsty. There is no “appetizer” for God. Instead, live the world totally—follow your desires without repression and learn its limits firsthand. From the inevitable dissatisfaction, a real thirst for the Divine ripens naturally; then begin. Time is not urgent; when longing matures, doubt falls and trust arises from your own experience.
If you don’t truly long for God, live fully and learn from the world until real thirst appears—then start seeking.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents half‑hearted, conflicted seeking and inner repression.
- Builds trust through direct experience, not borrowed beliefs.
- Transforms desire into authentic longing, making practice natural and steady.
- Builds trust through direct experience, not borrowed beliefs.
- Transforms desire into authentic longing, making practice natural and steady.
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