Addiction Quote by Osho
““Do not focus your gaze on things that are wrong, for what you see, slowly begins to penetrate you. You are addicted to fixing your eyes on the wrong; you pay attention only to what is wrong inside you. The angry man concentrates on his anger, and how to get rid of it. Though he wants to get rid of the anger, he is actually concentrating on that white line of anger within him; the more he concentrates the more he is hypnotized by it. Don’t worry! Everybody is! Don’t focus your eyes on the anger, but concentrate on compassion. Concentrate on what is right. As the right gets more and more energy, the strength of the wrong gets weaker and weaker. Ultimately it will disappear. This happens because energy is one; you cannot use it in two ways. If you have utilized your energy in becoming peaceful, you would have no energy for restlessness. All your energy has moved towards peace, and if you have had a taste of peace and serenity, why bother to become restless? You can maintain your restlessness only if you have never known the flavour of serenity. You can dive into the pleasures of the world only if you have not tasted the divine.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets, Osho, 1990
Focusing on negativity fuels it; directing attention to compassion weakens negative energy and promotes peace.
In simple terms: Paying attention to wrong things makes them stronger; focusing on right things weakens them.
Key Takeaway
Shift focus from problems to positive qualities.
Themes
mindfulness
energy
compassion
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- stress management
- meditation practice
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
attention
energy dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you redirect attention from criticism to appreciation?
- What practices help sustain compassionate focus?
A Different Perspective
If you ignore underlying issues, they may persist despite positive focus.
