Awareness Quote by Osho
““Misery is a state of unconciousness. We are miserable because we are not aware of what we are doing, of what we are thinking, of what we are feeling -- so we are continuously contradicting ourselves each moment. Action goes in one direction,thinking goes in another,feeling is somewhere else. We go on falling apart, we become more and more fragmented. There are only two ways out of it. They can become meditators - alert,aware,conscious... that's an arduous thing. It needs guts. Or the cheaper way is to find something that can make you even more unconcious thank you are, so you cannot feel the misery,like drugs and alcohol,sometimes even religion...””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets by Osho, 1974
The quote describes how lack of self‑awareness creates inner conflict and misery, and suggests either disciplined meditation or escapist habits as ways out.
In simple terms: Unawareness causes suffering; awareness or escape can relieve it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate awareness or recognize escapism.
Themes
self‑awareness
conflict
misery
Mood
reflective
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- stress management
- spiritual practice
- addiction recovery
- religious critique
Key Concepts
meditation
addiction
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awareness change your experience of conflict?
- What habits do you use to avoid discomfort?
A Different Perspective
Escapist habits may worsen underlying issues and hinder true healing.
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