I like this. It sounds very much like what you read of the more advanced Eastern Orthodox monastics (not saying other faiths don't have this, just what I'm familiar with). The less one thinks of oneself, the closer to God one is. The less one promotes oneself, the more effect one has on others. Humility is the word. Humility vs. pride.
And because I am so tired and it's so late (and I haven't done any reading in that area in months) I can't explain it any better than that. But I understand what you're saying. I think.
FWIW, there is a book out called "Christ the Eternal Tao." I have a copy; I haven't read beyond chapter five. But I am told it is an incredible read...
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on 2010-05-15 04:15 am (UTC)And because I am so tired and it's so late (and I haven't done any reading in that area in months) I can't explain it any better than that. But I understand what you're saying. I think.
FWIW, there is a book out called "Christ the Eternal Tao." I have a copy; I haven't read beyond chapter five. But I am told it is an incredible read...