--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Everything comes out of nothingness and…" description: "\"Everything comes out of nothingness and goes back into nothingness. Hence there is no need for attachment, because attachment will bring misery. Soon i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/rajneesh-54_attachment_everything-comes-out-of-nothingness-and_2036464.jpg" --- # Everything comes out of nothingness and goes back into… ![“Everything comes out of nothingness and goes back into nothingness. Hence there is no need for attachment, because attachment will bring misery. Soon it will be gone. The flower that has blossomed in the morning, by the evening will be gone. Don't get attached; otherwise in the evening there will…” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/rajneesh-54_attachment_everything-comes-out-of-nothingness-and_2036464.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/rajneesh-54_attachment_everything-comes-out-of-nothingness-and_2036464.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/rajneesh-54_attachment_everything-comes-out-of-nothingness-and_2036464.jpg) > “Everything comes out of nothingness and goes back into nothingness. Hence there is no need for attachment, because attachment will bring misery. Soon it will be gone. The flower that has blossomed in the morning, by the evening will be gone. Don't get attached; otherwise in the evening there will be misery. Then there will be tears, then you will miss the flower. Enjoy while it is. But remember, it has come out of nothing, and it will go back to nothing. And the same is true about everything, even about people.” [Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rajneesh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. All phenomena arise from emptiness and dissolve back into it, so clinging causes suffering; impermanence invites appreciation of the present. **In simple terms:** Things appear and disappear; attachment causes pain. Key Takeaway Accept impermanence, cherish moments. Themes impermanence attachment suffering mindfulness Mood reflective calm Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - relationships - career - health goals - creative projects Key Concepts Buddhist philosophy emptiness non-attachment Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance caring with letting go? - What practices help you stay present? 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