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Why are acts of devotion, like washing clothes and cooking food, so dear to us?

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In a world of insincerity, even the simplest acts of devotion become a celebration of love and gratitude, allowing the ordinary to radiate with the fragrance of the extraordinary.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, in a world soaked in insincerity, when we encounter a being of authentic, motiveless love, even the smallest service becomes a joy. The task - washing clothes, cooking food - doesn't matter; what matters is participating in that purity. Acts of devotion are dear because they express love and gratitude, dissolve ego, and let the ordinary glow with the fragrance of the extraordinary.
When you meet real love, even simple chores feel special because they are your way of sharing in that love.
Why this matters practically
- Turns daily chores into a joyful practice of presence and love.
- Softens ego and builds humility and gratitude.
- Brings meaning and peace amid an insincere world.
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