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Who am I and what is the goal of my life?

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Only your own inward journey can reveal who you are; the goal of life is self-realization, a direct experience of your infinite depth.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, no one can tell you who you are; only your own inward journey can. Set aside borrowed doctrines, travel alone into the depths of your ‘I’ with the lamp of meditation. The very question proves you are conscious; discover its source. Life’s goal is self-realization—direct, weightless, inner experience of your infinite depth.
Instead of asking others, sit quietly and look inside, alone, until you feel the aliveness that asks the question—that discovery is your life’s goal.
Why this matters practically
- Replace second-hand beliefs with daily meditation and honest self-inquiry.
- Embrace nourishing solitude; reduce distractions and roles to go inward.
- Use the felt sense of awareness in each moment as your compass, not ideas.
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