Self-Actualization as Subversion in Empire..

The Path Tp Bodying Resurection

I recently watched "The Book of Clarence" again, and it opened up a whole new world of thinking about what Jesus might have meant by "I am the resurrection." In the film, Clarence is given an opportunity to go on a journey of self-actualization. He is confronted with his ego and forced to not only embrace change but to let go of things that get in the way of his growth and the ultimate good, not just for himself but for the world around him. It's a beautiful film that raises all the right questions and dares to proclaim that knowledge is stronger than belief.

In Clarence's world and our own, the logic of empire and domination runs rampant and mostly unchecked. Empires—political, economic, or cultural—seek to impose control and maintain power through division, competition, and the manipulation of shame and fear. The process of self-actualization stands as a profoundly subversive act against this backdrop. It challenges the status quo and transforms individuals in ways that ripple throug…