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“Where are you going? And you think that somewhere in the future there is some target to be achieved? Life is already here! Why wait for the future? Why postpone if for the future? Postponement is suicidal.Life is slow;that's why you cannot feel it. It is very slow, and you are…” quote by Osho
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““Where are you going? And you think that somewhere in the future there is some target to be achieved? Life is already here! Why wait for the future? Why postpone if for the future? Postponement is suicidal.Life is slow;that's why you cannot feel it. It is very slow, and you are insensitive,otherwise postponement is the only poison. You go on postponing - and you go on missing the life that is here and now””

Osho

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public talk, 1995

Life should be lived fully in the present; delaying enjoyment for a future goal is self‑destructive and causes one to miss the richness of now.

In simple terms: Live now; waiting for the future wastes life.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the present and stop postponing.

Themes

mindfulness presence life philosophy self‑care

Mood

thoughtful urgent inspirational

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • goal setting
  • stress management
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “postponement is suicidal” mean to you?
  • How can you balance present joy with future goals?
A Different Perspective

May ignore long‑term planning needed for stability.

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