Agony Quote by Osho
““The worry simply means: you are clinging with something which is no more and you are avoiding that which is. That is worry. You know deep down that it is no more, it is gone and you know deep down that the new has come. But still you want to pretend, you want to deceive yourself. And one can deceive oneself; millions of people are deceiving themselves. But that deception simply destroys all the possibilities of being blissful, of being alive, of being celebrating. One creates great anxiety and a great split.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets by Osho, 1999
Worry arises from clinging to what has ended and denying what is present, leading to self‑deception and loss of joy.
In simple terms: Holding onto the past and denying the present creates anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Release attachment, accept the present.
Themes
attachment
anxiety
self‑deception
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief processing
- relationship conflicts
- career transitions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
impermanence
acceptance
bliss
Questions to Reflect On
- What am I clinging to that no longer exists?
- How does acceptance change my emotional state?
A Different Perspective
Worry can be a useful signal of unresolved loss if acknowledged.
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