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Nature has come to a point where now, unless you take individual responsibility, you cannot grow. More than this nature cannot do. It has done enough. It has given you life, it has given you opportunity; now how to use it, it has left up to you. Meditation is your freedom, not a biological necessity. You can learn in a certain period of time every day to strengthen meditation, to make it stronger - but carry the flavor of it the whole day.

Osho#25

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Nature gives you life and opportunity, but you must take responsibility to grow through meditation.
In plain terms
Nature gives you life, but you must choose to grow.
What can you take from it?
Take responsibility for your growth.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • daily practice
  • life choices

Putting it to work

  • start a practice
  • set intentions
  • take ownership

Questions to consider

  • How do you take responsibility?
  • What holds you back from growing?

Another view

Some circumstances limit individual control.

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