In Joy, Osho posits that to be joyful is the basic nature of life. Joy is the spiritual dimension of happiness, in which one begins to understand one's intrinsic value and place in the universe. Accepting joy is a decision to "go with the flow," to be grateful to be alive and for all the challenges and opportunities in life, rather than setting conditions or demands for happiness.
The Insight for a New Way of Living series aims to shine light on beliefs and attitudes that prevent individuals from being their true selves. The text is an artful mix of compassion and humor, and readers are encouraged to confront what they would most like to avoid, which in turns provides the key to true insight and power.
Joy is a wondrous investigation into the source and importance of joyfulness in our lives.
Very Good!July 30, 2008 Like most other (numerous) books written by OSHO, you'll be swept over by the lucidity & simplicity of the prose. I am continuously amazed by how simply he writes and delivers the message. Most other authors who have written books on this topic tend to give an abstract overview of Joy and are not able to describe the subtle differences between Joy, Happiness and Pleasure. This book (almost objectively) defines and differentiates these terms and then presents simple ways of getting to experience Joy (thankfully ... there are no baby-step, 10 point programs or boring workbook exercises). The prose is interspersed with witty jokes and interesting anecdotes, which offers both pleasure & joy to the reader. On a serious note, the book will antagonize your existing beliefs & prejudices, it'll stir your thoughts constructively, and it'll clear the dust & cobwebs of proud ignorance and (most importantly) jolt your ego. Remarkably, OSHO does all this without making the reader feel miserable or pathetic and this point is the consistent hallmark of all the books that he has written.
From the author of "Choosing Joy at Work"May 29, 2008 Osho is a goofball - and I say that with love! You can't read this book without smiling, even when he's kicking you around for acting the fool. Osho talks a lot about why people choose to be miserable. That's a good place to begin if you're looking for joy. Of course every minute you're looking for joy, Osho is yelling at you to STOP LOOKING!
Osho has no trouble taking on the Constitution on one page and Jesus on the next - ie there are no keep-off-the-grass issues here! The writing challenges us to drop our stuff - to get out of the box - to claim the joy that is our birthright. And he does it in a playful way!
Do not give this book to that person in your life who you think needs a little joy. Save it for someone who will really appreciate it - someone who doesn't take themself too seriously!
Happiness from withinMay 11, 2008 I know nothing of Osho other than he is dead. I have read several of his books and I will continue to read many more. The books come across as if I am hearing his talk - straight forward and to the point. His humor has me laughing loudly at times. His books carry the logo "Insights for a New Way of Living." I think of this often and perhaps this is why I reading my messages in his book. Perhaps the way of living that I have been doing is not showing me what it is that is before me. My old world has cracked wide open from reading his books. I dare anyone to read just one book and say they got nothing from it. It is not possible.
something the therapists can't offerJune 14, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
He gives wisdom (not advice) to questions like "is this all there is? life seems meaningless" and "why do i feel so much pain in letting go of the things that are causing me misery?"
well! osho is the first to give me a peace of mind on these matters. if you just don't see the point to anything, maybe this book is for you.
Iman-IbrahimApril 5, 2007 This is an outstanding guidance for people who want to liberate themselves from the complication of their daily living and make a change towards obtaining a real joy and happiness in life. This book opens new insight about life. It uncovers the illusions of the world that have been created by the society. Under the influence of the society, we consider materials as the value for reaching our joy or happiness goal. Because we used to look outside, we always feel that others create our misery - or the misery is from outside. Osho, in contrast, shows the fact that the misery, the joy and the happiness is not come from the materials or from others - but from within oneself. To eridicate misery and to gain joy and happiness, one needs to build one's conciousnesss, which can be obtained through the practice of meditation.
