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Why does it feel like I am missing out despite receiving more?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"True wisdom recognizes that the journey is infinite; each sip of life reveals deeper depths, inviting us to drink without the expectation of ever being fully satiated."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, the feeling of 'less' despite receiving more arises because the divine is infinite; each sip reveals vaster depths still untouched. Real wisdom knows there is no final shore, only ever-deepening midstream. This growing thirst isn't a defect but a sacred sign: prayer awakening, love flowering; so drink without expecting satiation and rejoice in the boundless mystery.
With the endless divine, every taste shows there’s even more, so you feel hungrier, not full.
Why this matters practically
- Reframes the “missing out” feeling as progress, reducing anxiety and complaint.
- Encourages steady practice without chasing a final endpoint.
- Builds humility and wonder, enriching learning and relationships.
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