"the third god, Enki, the god of wisdom, responds to Inanna’s plight with compassion, even after all her destructive arrogance. For wisdom knows that love is the only response." - Susan Kacvinsky
Thea Z: I agree with Susan’s interpretation. In my own understanding--of some gnostic teachings--everyone (after death) will be met with wisdom and love from the infinite/higher consciousness. It’s not like trad religion where everyone meets up with God at pearly gates who judges and condemns the “sinners.” Whenever some of my Gnostic friends act in any way holier than thou, I call them up on it, make them explain.
“Whether we are aware of it or not, we have all participated in the patterns of consumption and conquest that have occurred on our watch - and even before we were born. We are complicit.” — Susan Kacvinsky.
Thea Z: People, including myself, refuse to slow down, put away technology, and meditate on and contemplate what is going on in humanity’s down-spiral. This is the first step, right?
Thanks for all this Susan. It’s controversial but necessary.
After the election, this myth simply would not let me go. Several times, I thought: Can I write about something else now? But no. There was more to say.
The descent of Inanna, as she must give up all her ornaments and the 'me' she took from Enki, bring her to a human level whick icludes her death. She tried to "take it with her" and failed. I wish I knew more of the stories of Ereskigal and how she came to rule the underworld.
They are all rich and well worth knowing. The election caused me to focus on this myth. It was such a strong pull, and I had other plans. I never thought I'd write so much about it. But I do believe our culture is in a death and rebirth cycle right now. We haven't died yet, but I think we will. How long is three days? I don't know. It could be a long time.
"the third god, Enki, the god of wisdom, responds to Inanna’s plight with compassion, even after all her destructive arrogance. For wisdom knows that love is the only response." - Susan Kacvinsky
Thea Z: I agree with Susan’s interpretation. In my own understanding--of some gnostic teachings--everyone (after death) will be met with wisdom and love from the infinite/higher consciousness. It’s not like trad religion where everyone meets up with God at pearly gates who judges and condemns the “sinners.” Whenever some of my Gnostic friends act in any way holier than thou, I call them up on it, make them explain.
“Whether we are aware of it or not, we have all participated in the patterns of consumption and conquest that have occurred on our watch - and even before we were born. We are complicit.” — Susan Kacvinsky.
Thea Z: People, including myself, refuse to slow down, put away technology, and meditate on and contemplate what is going on in humanity’s down-spiral. This is the first step, right?
Thanks for all this Susan. It’s controversial but necessary.
Thanks for this Susan. Innana has so many important lessons to teach about descent & more...
After the election, this myth simply would not let me go. Several times, I thought: Can I write about something else now? But no. There was more to say.
The descent of Inanna, as she must give up all her ornaments and the 'me' she took from Enki, bring her to a human level whick icludes her death. She tried to "take it with her" and failed. I wish I knew more of the stories of Ereskigal and how she came to rule the underworld.
They are all rich and well worth knowing. The election caused me to focus on this myth. It was such a strong pull, and I had other plans. I never thought I'd write so much about it. But I do believe our culture is in a death and rebirth cycle right now. We haven't died yet, but I think we will. How long is three days? I don't know. It could be a long time.