Chewing Quote by Rajneesh
“Whenever you drop something by fight, it is never dropped. You can drop smoking by fighting, and then you will start doing something else which will become a substitute. You may start chewing gum, it is the same; You may start chewing pan, it is the same, there is no difference. You need something to do with your mouth - smoking, chewing, anything. When your mouth goes on working, you feel at ease because through the mouth tensions are released. So whenever a man feels tense he starts smoking.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets by Rajneesh, 1974
People replace one habit with another similar one because the underlying need (mouth activity) remains unmet.
In simple terms: Replacing habits without addressing the root need fails.
Key Takeaway
Address the underlying need, not just the habit.
Themes
addiction
habit substitution
psychology
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- stress relief
- smoking cessation
- habit change
- oral fixation
Key Concepts
behavioral patterns
coping mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- What need does your habit fulfill?
- How can you meet that need healthily?
A Different Perspective
Simply swapping habits may not resolve underlying tension.
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