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I don't think existence wants you to be serious. I have not seen a serious tree. I have not seen a serious bird. I have not seen a serious sunrise. I have not seen a serious starry night. It seems they are all laughing in their own ways, dancing in their own ways. We may not understand it, but there is a subtle feeling that the whole existence is a celebration.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Existence is inherently joyful and playful rather than serious.
In this quote, Rajneesh points out the lightheartedness pervasive in nature, suggesting that existence is not meant to be taken too seriously. By observing trees, birds, and celestial phenomena, he notes their inherent joy and laughter, encouraging us to recognize that life itself is a celebration despite our serious concerns.
Themes
ExistenceJoyCelebrationNatureLightheartedness
In practice
Example use cases
During a talk on mindfulness, this quote can help illustrate the importance of finding joy in the simple aspects of life.
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