Quote by Osho

The moment you become miserly you are closed to the basic phenomenon of life: expansion, sharing. The moment you start clinging to things, you have missed the target--you have missed. Because things are not the target, you, your innermost being, is the target--not a beautiful house, but a beautiful you; not much money, but a rich you; not many things, but an open being, available to millions of things.

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Summary

This quote underscores the idea that focusing excessively on hoarding and clinginess impedes personal growth and fulfillment. It suggests that true happiness and abundance come from a mindset of expansiveness and generosity, rather than possessiveness towards material possessions. By embracing and nurturing our inner selves, we become open to a multitude of experiences and opportunities that can enrich our lives in ways that material wealth alone cannot achieve. The quote encourages us to prioritize the development of our inner being over the accumulation of external things.

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Inspirational Acceptance

By Osho

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