One of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century shares
his wisdom about building loving relationships in Intimacy: Trusting
Oneself and the Other.
"Hit-and-run" relationships have become common in our society as it has
grown more rootless, less tied to traditional family structures, and
more accepting of casual sex. But at the same time, there arises an
undercurrent of feeling that something is missing--a quality of
intimacy.
This quality has very little to do with the physical, though sex is
certainly one possible door. Far more important is a willingness to
expose our deepest feelings and vulnerabilities, with the trust that the
other person will treat them with care. Ultimately, the willingness to
take the risk of intimacy has to be grounded in an inner strength that
knows that even if the other remains closed, even if that trust is
betrayed, we will not suffer any permanent damage.
In this gentle and compassionate guide, Osho takes his readers
step-by-step through what makes people afraid of intimacy, how to
encounter those fears and go beyond them, and what they can do to
nourish themselves and their relationships to support more openness and
trust.
Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned
belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in
all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London
as one of the "1000 Makers of the 20th Century" and by Sunday Mid-Day
(India) as one of the ten people--along with Gandhi, Nehru, and
Buddha--who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990,
the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of
all ages in virtually every country of the world.
