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Talk:Realization

2020-10-31T17:38:15Z

Benjaminpritchard:

the part that says:

''Realization occurs when the Physical Unit Connects either with its own Resident Monadic Consciousness or some other "node" in the Fabric of Consciousness''

is not really correct; it is mistaking "realization" for "connection."

yoga means union of a particular emanation or incarnation or body or whatnot with the consciousness of krsna.

(in other words, being "realized" in the sense of being "connected" to "another node in the fabric of consciousness" where you think you you are somebody else or whatever has nothing to do with realization as the word is used in yoga.)

if you are using the word "realization" in an LP-specific way (i.e. not representative of traditional yogic understanding), one idea is to indicate that in some way.

anyway, if what i am saying doesn't really resonate, i think the LP notion of "realization" doesn't really correspond to my experience, or my understanding of the consensus experiential-based understanding conveyed by any yogi that i am familiar with.

Talk:Realization

2020-10-31T17:34:28Z

Benjaminpritchard:

Talk:Realization

2020-10-31T17:29:15Z

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the part that says:

''Realization occurs when the Physical Unit Connects either with its own Resident Monadic Consciousness or some other "node" in the Fabric of Consciousness''

is not really correct; it is mistaking "realization" for "connection."

yoga means union of a particular emendation or incarnation or body or whatnot with the consciousness of krsna.

(in other words, being "realized" in the sense of being "connected" to "another node in the fabric of consciousness" where you think you you are somebody else or whatever has nothing to do with realization as the word is used in yoga.)

if you are using realization in an LP-specific way (i.e. not representative of traditional yogic understanding), one idea is to indicate that in some way.

Creativity

2020-06-27T16:03:13Z

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Perennial Philosophy

2020-06-08T14:34:24Z

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<blockquote class="definition">The '''Perennial Philosophy''' is "a non-sectarian formulation of recurring ontological themes locatable in a wide variety of religious and philosophical traditions throughout history"<ref>Shear, Jonathan. “Mysticism and Scientific Naturalism.” Sophia 43, no. 1 (May 2004): 83–99. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02782439.</ref> It is also a book by Aldous Huxley which gathers evidence for the existence of a timeless philosophy of the same name. According to Aldous Huxley, the '''Perennial Philosophy''' (PP) is a set of teachings found throughout the ages, everywhere in the world.
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==Syncretic Terms==

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==Notes==

The PP is "a non-sectarian formulation of recurring ontological themes locatable in a wide variety of religious and philosophical traditions throughout history"<ref>Shear, Jonathan. “Mysticism and Scientific Naturalism.” Sophia 43, no. 1 (May 2004): 83–99. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02782439.</ref>

According to Shear, the PP consists of three things, these being:

# The phenomenal world is the manifestation of a transcendental, ground
# Human beings are capable of attaining immediate knowledge of that ground
#In addition to their phenomenal egos, human beings possess a Transcendental Self which is of the same or like nature with that transcendental ground."<ref>Shear, Jonathan. “Mysticism and Scientific Naturalism.” Sophia 43, no. 1 (May 2004): 89. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02782439.</ref>

Sheer suggests that [[Connection Experiences]]s provdie ''prima facie'' support for these theses and that mystical experiences provide ''prima facie'' evidence that [Ontological Naturalism]] is false.<ref>Shear, Jonathan. “Mysticism and Scientific Naturalism.” Sophia 43, no. 1 (May 2004): 89. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02782439.</ref>

According to Huxley, generally, the PP consists of:

: a metaphysics that "recognizes a divine Reality substantial to the world of things and lives and minds."
: a psychology that "finds in the soul something similar to, or even identical with, divine Reality.
: an ethic that suggests "man’s final end in the knowledge of the immanent and transcendent Ground of all being."

The PP is Huxley's term for what we call [[Is an:: Authentic Spirituality]], which as noted in ''Rocket Scientists' Guide to Authentic Spirituality'' (Sosteric, 2018h), is spirituality that [[Connection|connects]].

Huxley suggests, the "Rudiments of the Perennial Philosophy may be found among the traditionary lore of primitive peoples in every region of the world, and in its fully developed forms it has a place in every one of the higher religions."

However, '''I would absolutely disagree''' that the PP finds its "fully developed" form in traditional religion. In fact, because of the revolutionary potential of authentic [[Connection Experience]], traditional religions are attempts to obscure and sanitize the core elements of the PP to make actual [[Connection]] harder to accomplish.

Huxley recognizes the importance of [[Alignment]] without which the potentialities of the human mind may not be actuated. "In the ordinary circumstances of average sensual life these potentialities of the mind remain latent and unmanifested. If we would realize them, we must fulfil certain conditions and obey certain rules, which experience has shown empirically to be valid." or "ultimate Reality is not clearly and immediately apprehended, except by those who have made themselves loving, pure in heart and poor in spirit."

Huxley terms those who achieve [[Connection]] and apprehend [[Reality]] saints, prophets, sages, or enlightened ones.

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Master Archetype

2020-06-01T14:44:13Z

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<blockquote class="definition">'''Master''' is a [[New Energy]] [[Archetype]] in the [[Triumph of Spirit Archetype System]] (TOSAS). Master represents the extensive experience and creative mastery of your [[Highest Self]], attained via lifetimes of creative practice.</blockquote>

==TOSAS Archetypes==

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==Notes==

[https://tosas.lightningpath.org/archetypes/the-master/ Browse the extended description here]

[https://tosas.lightningpath.org/purchase/ Purchase or download the complete archetype deck here]

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Equality

2020-05-18T17:04:10Z

Benjaminpritchard: typo in definition

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'''Equality''', or treating people as equals, is a common theme in spiritual literature and is an example of [[Right Action]].
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==Related Terms==

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==Notes===

"...Sufism abolishes all invidious class distinctions.

<blockquote>surely the noblest among you in the sight of Allah is he who is the most righteous of you...</blockquote>

sounds a death-knell to all superiority or inferiority based on rigid caste and social distinctions. Mankins is but a family, according to the ''Koran''..."<ref>Ali Shah Ikbal, Islamic Sufism (Tractus Books, 2000). p. 69.</ref>

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Seven Perverted Needs

2020-04-10T18:12:34Z

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The '''Seven Perverted Needs''' are the [[Seven Essential Needs]] perverted by a [[Toxic Socialization]] process.
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==Notes==

The '''Seven Perverted Needs''' are:

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Activation Archetype

2020-01-15T12:55:03Z

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<blockquote class="definition">'''Activation''' is a [[New Energy]] [[Archetype]] in the [[Triumph of Spirit Archetype System]] (TOSAS). Activation represents the energetic [[activation]] of the [[Physical Unit]].</blockquote>

==TOSAS Archetypes==

[[Triumph of Spirit Archetype System]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::TOSAS Archetype]]}}

==Notes==

[https://tosas.lightningpath.org/archetypes/activation/ Browse the extended description here]

[https://tosas.lightningpath.org/purchase/ Purchase or download the complete archetype deck here]

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Connection Fatigue

2019-06-12T17:42:31Z

Benjaminpritchard:

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<blockquote class="definition">'''Connection Fatigue''' refers to the fact that because [[connection]] is taxing on the [[physical unit]], there is an innate tendency in the physical unit to disconnect when connection is becoming overly taxing. </blockquote>

==Notes==
Connection is taxing on the physical body, primarily because of increased energetic flow through the body's energy system which occurs in connected states. Therefore, in order to prevent damage, the physical unit has an automated mechanism to "voluntarily" disconnect from consciousness if energy flow is becoming too intense. In practical terms, this phenomena is experienced as an ongoing cycle of connected states followed by rest periods, with the rest periods lasting days, weeks, or even longer, depending on the health, vitality, and overall condition of the physical unit.

(Another idea to maybe explore is the concept of connection fatigue occurring in a psychological sense. In such a case, it is possible that a similar phenomena can be seen, whereby highly connected states are followed by "rest periods" that exist so that one can integrate the insights of the connected experience.)

Another related concept to perhaps explore is connection burnout, which is a negative connection outcome that occurs when the extant energetic or psychological structures of the physical unit are overwhelmed and potentially damaged by intense connection experiences.

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Connection Fatigue

2019-06-10T02:41:49Z

Benjaminpritchard:

Connection Fatigue

2019-06-10T02:41:03Z

Benjaminpritchard:

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<blockquote class="definition">'''Connection Fatigue''' refers to the fact that because [[connection]] is taxing on the [[physical unit]], there is an innate tendency in the physical unit to disconnect when connection is becoming overly taxing. </blockquote>

==Notes==
Connection is taxing on the physical body, primarily because of increased energetic flow through the body's energy system which occurs in connected states. Therefore, in order to prevent damage, the physical unit has an automated mechanism to "voluntarily" disconnect from consciousness if energy flow is becoming too intense. In practical terms, this phenomena is experienced as an ongoing cycle of connected states followed by rest periods, with the rest periods lasting days, weeks, or even longer, depending on the health, vitality, and overall condition of the physical unit.

Another idea to maybe explore is the concept of connection fatigue occurring in a psychological sense. In such a case, it is possible that a similar phenomena can be seen, whereby highly connected states are followed by "rest periods" that exist so that one can integrate the insights of the connected experience.

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Connection Fatigue

2019-06-10T02:40:43Z

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<blockquote class="definition">'''Connection Fatigue''' refers to the fact that because [[connection]] is taxing on the [[physical unit]], there is an innate tendency in the physical unit to disconnect when connection is becoming overly taxing.

==Notes==
Connection is taxing on the physical body, primarily because of increased energetic flow through the body's energy system which occurs in connected states. Therefore, in order to prevent damage, the physical unit has an automated mechanism to "voluntarily" disconnect from consciousness if energy flow is becoming too intense. In practical terms, this phenomena is experienced as an ongoing cycle of connected states followed by rest periods, with the rest periods lasting days, weeks, or even longer, depending on the health, vitality, and overall condition of the physical unit.

Another idea to maybe explore is the concept of connection fatigue occurring in a psychological sense. In such a case, it is possible that a similar phenomena can be seen, whereby highly connected states are followed by "rest periods" that exist so that one can integrate the insights of the connected experience.

Flow Experience

2019-06-08T03:46:30Z

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A ''Flow Experience'' is an experience of being "totally involved" <ref>Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly. “Play and Intrinsic Rewards.” Journal of Humanistic Psychology 15, no. 3 (1975): 43.</ref> in an activity. In this experience, [[Bodily Ego]] is set aside and [[Spiritual Ego]] takes control of the [[Physical Unit]]. </blockquote>

==List of Connection Experience Types==

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==Notes==

Flow experiences are generally weak [[Connection Experiences]] with a focus on personal content (see [[Connection Axes]]). The individual may or may not be aware of the "flow" of their [[Spiritual Ego]].

Flow experiences are identified by Csikszentmihalyi.<ref>Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly. “Play and Intrinsic Rewards.” Journal of Humanistic Psychology 15, no. 3 (1975): 41-63.</ref>

Flow experiences are typically associated with activities (games, mountain climbing, etc.) one is competent in. In a flow experience, one's attention becomes highly focussed on the activity, one merges with the action itself, one's becomes certain of one's actions.

Flow experiences are ''autotelic,'' meaning the motivation and joy is in the activity itself, and not in any end goal (like winning, or for money).

Csikszentmihalyi speculates about conditions that would encourage flow experiences. The gist is that the activity should neither be too simple as to induce boredom or too complex as to induce anxiety and self-doubt.

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Awakening

2019-05-06T19:36:11Z

Benjaminpritchard:

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'''Awakening''' (a.k.a. spiritual awakening) is the process of expanding awareness and understanding of the realities of ourselves and the world in which we live. The more an individual sees, realizes, and understands things, the more awake they are.
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==Syncretic Terms Awakening==

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==See Also==

[[Connection]], [[Connection Event]], [[Connection Outcomes]]

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[[Awakening]] is a process that occurs as the consequence of one or more discrete [[Connection Experience]]s.

Awakening is an [[Outcome Measure]] of [[Authentic Spirituality]] <Ref>Sosteric. Rocket Scientists’ Guide to Authentic Spirituality. St. Albert, Alberta: Lightning Path Press, 2018. https://amzn.to/2Vnr4L4.</ref>

Carl Jung is on record as recommending "Spiritual Awakening" as the only cure for the intransigent alcoholism of the morbidly addicted.<ref>AA World Services Inc. [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C91R4WY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=lightningpa02-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01C91R4WY&linkId=34f312f4722cf2b2cd1e952c2aea4fae Pass It On]. AA World Services Inc. Kindle Edition. </ref>

Awakening as a process may be distinguished from an [[Awakening Experience]], which is a discrete low power [[Connection Event]] that leads to enhanced understanding and insight.

Spiritual awakening (or just awakening for short) is typically a volunteer process. It is initiated by intent and (sometimes) facilitated/accelerated with [[Connection Supplements]], [[Connection Appliances]], and [[Connection Practice]]. In certain situations, [[Forced Awakening]] may occur.

Spiritual awakening a biological process that, under healthy conditions, occurs naturally, without intervention, as part of the maturation process of the [[Physical Unit]]. The natural process of spiritual awakening can be subverted by [[Toxic Socialization]] and associated practices. When the natural process of awakening has been subverted, remedial training and [[healing]] are typically required.

Spiritual awakening is a significant process that implicates all aspects of an individual's psychological, emotional, physical, and spiritual life space.

Spiritual awakening may be initiated via a simple statement of Intent. The intent may be verbal, as in the case of [[Awakening Mantras|Awakening Mantras]], or it may be visual, as in the case of [[Awakening Visualizations]]. Connection Supplements may also be used to facilitate short-term (a few minutes to a few hours) Connection Experiences.

Awakening (i.e. drawing Consciousness into the vessel) is a complicated and, owing to failures in this planet's [[Toxic Socialization]] process, challenging process. In many cases, professional psychological, emotional, and sociological supports are required in order to fully awaken an individual.

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User:Benjaminpritchard

2019-04-16T15:05:53Z

Benjaminpritchard:

I am long-time student of the Lightning Path.

Currently, I am working on fixing minor typos and making other small textual changes to the spiritwiki.

User talk:Benjaminpritchard

2019-04-16T15:04:37Z

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User:Benjaminpritchard

2019-04-16T15:04:06Z

Benjaminpritchard:

Ben is a long-time student of the Lightning Path

3Ds of Physical Existence

2019-04-16T15:03:09Z

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The 3D's of physical existence are decline, dysfunction, and disease. The 3Ds are caused by damage to the [[Physical Unit]], specifically failure to care for, nurture, activate, and connect the [[Physical Unit]]. The 3D's of physical existence arises as a result of the [[Corruption]], [[Disruption]], and [[Constriction]] (Chakra [[CDC]]) that occurs as a consequence of [[Toxic Socialization]].
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Kundalini

2018-06-05T01:40:26Z

Benjaminpritchard:

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Kundalini refers to the circuit of energy that is established between crown and root while a human physical unit exists in a fully activated state.

Talk:7

2017-07-30T10:58:05Z

Benjaminpritchard:

michael is this related at all the the LP concept i have heard you reference of the '7th creation'??

is the "7th creation" the name of the outcome of the ascension of earth?

[[User:Benjaminpritchard|Benjaminpritchard]] ([[User talk:Benjaminpritchard|talk]]) 10:58, 30 July 2017 (UTC)

Talk:7

2017-07-30T10:57:32Z

Benjaminpritchard: Created page with "michael is this related at all the the LP concept i have heard you reference of the '7th creation'?? is the "7th creation" the name of the outcome of the ascension of earth?"

michael is this related at all the the LP concept i have heard you reference of the '7th creation'??

is the "7th creation" the name of the outcome of the ascension of earth?

User:Benjaminpritchard

2017-01-23T18:48:08Z

Benjaminpritchard:

Ben is a student of the Lightning Path, founder of Kundalini Software, and friend of Michael sharp.

http://kundalinisoftware.com/

User:Benjaminpritchard

2017-01-23T18:26:06Z

Benjaminpritchard:

Ben is a student of lightning path, founder of Kundalini Software, and friend of Michael sharp.

http://kundalinisoftware.com/

Talk:The Wheel

2007-09-21T04:08:47Z

Benjaminpritchard:

can we upload some of the tarot images to use in the articles? also: do you have a certain license that is available for those images relating to derivative works?

when we upload something we can specify the license that goes with you and maybe we can say that for the images that we will upload.

[[User:Benjaminpritchard|Benjaminpritchard]] 21:08, 20 September 2007 (MST)

User:Benjaminpritchard

2007-09-21T04:00:37Z

Benjaminpritchard:

info about ben does here...

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2007-09-21T04:00:17Z

Benjaminpritchard:

right now i am practicing using templates and learning how to use them, and i borrow this one from wikipedia.

check out the source for the [[sandbox]] to see how to use it and how to edit it

maybe we can use something like this on the main page eventually

so that way we can break a big page (like the main page) into pieces that can be maintained individually more easily

[[User:Benjaminpritchard|Benjaminpritchard]] 21:00, 20 September 2007 (MST)

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2007-09-21T03:57:57Z

Benjaminpritchard:

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Bringing the Divinity within, out.
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2007-09-21T03:54:54Z

Benjaminpritchard:

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2007-09-21T03:32:07Z

Benjaminpritchard:

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Category:Lightning Path Books

2007-09-17T19:38:03Z

Benjaminpritchard:

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Category:Books By Michael Sharp

2007-09-17T19:36:02Z

Benjaminpritchard:

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2007-09-17T19:20:04Z

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Help:Contents

2007-09-17T19:03:57Z

Benjaminpritchard:

[[Help:Editing]]

User talk:Benjaminpritchard

2007-09-13T03:09:22Z

Benjaminpritchard:

A good way to start is to let users start by talking about themselves.

TODO

* work on importing help and other meta: info from wikipedia
* start working on some stub articles for Michael to fill in