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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

The quote is a profound reflection on the effortless pace at which the natural world operates. It is not a stretch to assume that such an observation resonates closely with the essence of Osho’s teachings, as it encapsulates the wisdom of allowing life to flow in its inherent rhythm.

You see, life – much like nature – unfolds in its own time. The trees do not strain to grow; they simply grow. The seasons do not rush to change; they change when the moment is ripe. There is a certain harmony, an intrinsic intelligence at work that governs all things without the tension of haste.

To elaborate, this means that within every seed, there is an unworried potential, quietly knowing that it will become a flower in due course. The seed does not compare its growth to that of others, nor does it doubt its eventual blossoming. It adheres to a silent schedule, one that is not dictated by the clocks and calendars created by man, but by the timeless pulse of existence.

In the application to one’s life, this suggests that we, too, can tap into this wisdom by recognising that there is a season for everything. The desire to rush – to achieve, to complete, to become – is often a product of the mind, which is always projecting into the future, creating urgency where none is needed.

When you align with this understanding, you cease to struggle against the flow of life. Like floating on a river, you move with the current, neither resisting it nor trying to hasten it. The paradox is that, by not hurrying, by not allowing anxiety to dictate your actions, you find a state of relaxed alertness where true productivity and creativity can flourish.

So in your current situation and towards your goals, remember that a relaxed, effortless action achieved through a calm and centred state of being is far more effective than one driven by anxiety or haste. Trust the process, give it the necessary time, and allow things to come to fruition at their own pace. In doing so, you mirror the wisdom of nature and, indeed, everything will be accomplished.