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Why does falling back from a state of effortlessness happen, and can it be prevented?

To transcend the swings of life, embrace both peaks and valleys with equal acceptance, for it is our rejection that breeds suffering.

— Osho
According to Osho, falling back from effortlessness is natural: life moves in waves of peaks and valleys, happiness and misery. The problem is our division—wanting peaks, rejecting valleys. You can’t prevent alternation, but you can prevent suffering: accept both equally (or renounce both). Acceptance transforms ‘misery’ into simple fact; rejection breeds pain. Equal-mindedness lets you transcend the swing, remaining undisturbed as states change.

Highs and lows are like ocean waves—you can’t stop them, but if you stop fighting and say yes to both, they don’t hurt you.

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