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Why should we not love and accept our ego as part of life?

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The ego is a shadow-like fiction that thrives in unconsciousness; to love it is merely its own trick, but when you look at it with awareness, it dissolves, revealing the true harmony of existence.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, you cannot love and accept the ego as part of life because the ego is a shadow-like fiction that survives only in unconsciousness; its very mechanism is the part pretending to be the whole. To “love” it is the ego’s own trick. Simply look into it with awareness; then it disappears, and the real whole—loveful harmony—reveals itself.
Ego is like a pretend shadow that says it’s everything; when you stop and look at it, it fades, and real love and wholeness appear.
Why this matters practically
- Observe ego instead of fighting or indulging it; awareness dissolves it.
- Less inner conflict and reactivity; more genuine love and harmony.
- Stops the ego’s tricks from hijacking your choices.
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