Kenosis
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Kenosis
In the Christian mystical tradition there is a wonderful term called kenosis, which means literally to empty oneself out.
from The Art of Contemplation by Richard Rudd
Kenosis puts the emptiness in a new light. It values the emptiness. It says ‘empty protest’ is a via negativa, a non-positivist way of entering the political arena. You take your outrage seriously, but you don’t force yourself to have answers. Trust your nose. You know what stinks. Don’t
from Occupy Psyche: Jungian and Archetypal Perspectives on a Movement by Jason Sugg
Jesus gave himself up for us. Jesus the Son, though equal with the Father, gave up his glory and took on our human nature (Philippians 2:5ff).
from The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller