Inner Quote by Osho
““Avoid extremes. Don’t make a distinction between outer and inner and don’t become one of Jung’s types, either extrovert or introvert. Sosan says: Be flowing, balancing. Outer and inner are just like the right and left leg. Why choose one? If you choose one, all movement stops. They are like two eyes: if you choose one then you will be able to see but your vision is no more three dimensional, the depth is lost. You have two ears: you can use one, you can be addicted to the idea that you are a left ear type or a right ear type, but then you lose. Then half the world is closed to you. The inner and outer are just two eyes, two ears, two legs – why choose? Why not use both choicelessly? And why divide? Because you are one! The left leg and the right leg only appear two. You flow within both – the same energy, the same being. You look through both your eyes. Why not use inner and outer and give them a balance? Why move to the extreme?””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets by Osho, 1995
Balance inner and outer aspects of self, avoiding binary labels, to achieve fluid, integrated living.
In simple terms: Don’t split yourself; use both sides.
Key Takeaway
Embrace wholeness, not extremes.
Themes
balance
integration
wholeness
Mood
contemplative
balanced
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- relationships
- decision making
- stress management
Key Concepts
dualism
nonduality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice using both inner and outer perspectives daily?
- What habits reinforce binary thinking?
A Different Perspective
Choosing one side limits perception and adaptability.
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