Class Discussion
In class we talked about Kenosis or the decentering of self.
I have been thinking if this is a truly possible concept or more idealist
concept. Is it truly possible to get rid of ourselves in the thinking process?
Yes, it is possible to be selfless and to think of others first. However, those
we manage to put first our those we care about. Yes, I would much rather suffer
than have my friends suffer, but that’s not really selfless. I would rather
feel the pain than have to helplessly what them endure it. I am still gaining
something. Is it possible for us humans to really do anything without expecting
to gain something? When we do good deeds there is always a part of us concerned
with are wellbeing above all else. On the other hand, is doing the selfless
thing despite of concern for ourselves even greater. We know there is a better
choice for us yet we do the selfless thing. Doesn’t it make it almost better
that we are taking ourselves out and making the hard choice. Is that kenosis?
I’m not sure. I do know that if its possible kenosis is difficult and the
result of practice and I hope that I’m one step closer to achieving it today.
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