Quotations Regarding the Tao - VI

The following are excerpts from the book, “Tao: The Pathless Path” by Osho.

“Be true—it is your life. Be authentic so that it can grow, because all growth happens only when you are true and authentic.  Maybe you will have to pay much—one has to pay; maybe there will be pain—all growth is through pain; maybe you will always be in difficulties, but nothing to be worried about; they are worth it.”

“An untrue life is worse than a true death: a true death is better.  An untrue happiness is worse than a true unhappiness—let this be remembered always.  True tears are better than false smiles, because growth comes through being true.”

“Trust in nature is Tao.”

“Always remember that when a new moment, a new insight, hovers around you, choose the new because the old has not done anything for you, so what is the point of going back?  Even if the new proves wrong then too choose the new.  At least it will be a new adventure; you will come to know something.  Even if you don’t reach the goal, at least you will have learned some courage to move into the unknown, to embrace the unknown.  That will be your gain.  But never choose the old.  Whenever there is a possibility for the new, go into the new.  And go fast because the old is very heavy—it will pull you back.”

“If growth comes through discomfort, inconvenience—good.  Then inconvenience is good, beneficial; then discomfort is good, beneficial.  But always remember one thing: Go on growing.  Don’t become a rut.  Don’t start moving in the same vicious circle again, and again, and again.”