Kenosis

In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, George Stull, Scott Reall, Anna Bryant and Seth Abram talk about kenosis, which means to let go. This act of making room by letting go of something tired and empty starts with the hope of change. If we’re still clinging to other attachments, how can we ever be free for something new and better to come in? Listen as we discuss how to give yourself grace and the space to pause to start the process of kenosis.

“I just think that part of this is like if we don’t pause and make space to have a different option than the regular paradigm, then we can’t really expect ourselves to make any changes than our normal response.” -Seth [10:38]

“That’s why I think we need grace. Grace is the most powerful force here where it helps me become aware in a very loving way.” -Scott [15:25]

“Our paradigm sometimes of a growth mindset would be that we have to try harder, right? We have to put in more effort. We have to strive more, which is the actual opposite of what this kenosis process is. It’s opening up. It’s letting go. It’s trying softer. It’s not trying harder.” -Anna [17:10]

“The ultimate letting go is falling into this mystery of love at the center of the human experience and reality.” -George [28:17]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:05] Intro

[00:34] The meaning of kenosis

[05:15] Changing fixed mindsets

[09:25] Revisiting our narratives

[13:56] Kenosis sets up the process

[21:22] Anxiety reveals where the trust is

[24:17] Preempted work to let go

[26:12] Final words to ponder

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