Probably not the first, but
Probably not the first to say this, but has anyone ever considered enlightenment to mean something different. General imagery and conversation seems to always suggest lifting the vail, opening your eyes, seeing the light. Yet the message Jesus brought seems to never be the point of focus.
Matthew 11:28-30
> “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Enlightenment as a way of being unburdened or less burdened, moving through life without it being heavy seems like a radical different view than most people have of enlightenment. It’s not about some epiphany or some secret knowledge, but more instead about how you move in the world. Anyone else familiar with this?