Why do we seek approval?
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definition
"True freedom arises when you trust your own being and refuse to live as a puppet of others' expectations."
According to Osho, we seek approval because from childhood we’re trained to obey, not to inquire; whenever we act from our own intelligence, family, school and society disapprove, making us shaky and dependent. This conditioning breeds a lifelong need for permission. Freedom comes by trusting your own being, taking responsibility for consequences, and refusing to live as a puppet of others’ expectations.
We chase approval because we were taught as kids to fear acting on our own and to wait for others to say yes.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you choose from inner clarity instead of fear of disapproval.
- Builds self-trust and responsibility for your life.
- Reduces manipulation by expectations and supports authentic living.
- Builds self-trust and responsibility for your life.
- Reduces manipulation by expectations and supports authentic living.
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