Absurd Quote by Rajneesh
“You cannot stop smoking directly because it has many related things, implications. You are tense, and if you stop smoking you will start something else and the other may be more harmful. Don't go on escaping problems, face them. The problem is that you are tense, so the goal should be how to be non-tense, not, smoking or not smoking. Meditate. Relax your tensions without any object into the sky, allow catharsis to happen. When you are non-tense these things will become absurd, foolish, and they will drop. Food will change, your styles of living will change.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Mindfulness and Addiction, Rajneesh (Osho), 1995
Quitting smoking fails if underlying tension remains; focus on reducing stress through meditation, making harmful habits seem absurd.
In simple terms: Quit smoking by easing tension, not just willpower.
Key Takeaway
Meditate to become non‑tense.
Themes
addiction
stress
mindfulness
health
behavior change
Mood
calm
reflective
motivational
Type
self‑help
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- stress management
- smoking cessation
- meditation workshops
- personal health plans
Key Concepts
psychology
spiritual practice
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑smoking habits keep you tense?
- How can you integrate mindfulness into daily routines?
A Different Perspective
Meditation alone may not address all addiction triggers.
