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Michael at 03:49, 11 March 2026

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	The reductionist approach reduces mysticism, often in a normative and dismissive manner, to neurological/psychoanalytic phenomenon (i.e. an infantile state).		The reductionist approach reduces mysticism, often in a normative and dismissive manner, to neurological/psychoanalytic phenomenon (i.e. an infantile state).

	The adaptive approach frames ~~mysticisms~~ as healing enterprise.		The adaptive approach frames mysticism as healing enterprise.

	The transformative approach frames mysticism as capable of leading to profound personal, psychological, sociological, political transformations. <ref>Parsons, William B. ''The Enigma of the Oceanic Feeling: Revisioning the Psychoanalytic Theory of Mysticism.'' Cambridge, MA: Oxford University Press, 1999. <nowiki>https://amzn.to/2Tq1qsl</nowiki>.</ref>		The transformative approach frames mysticism as capable of leading to profound personal, psychological, sociological, political transformations. <ref>Parsons, William B. ''The Enigma of the Oceanic Feeling: Revisioning the Psychoanalytic Theory of Mysticism.'' Cambridge, MA: Oxford University Press, 1999. <nowiki>https://amzn.to/2Tq1qsl</nowiki>.</ref>
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	additional notes on the [https://spiritwiki.lightningpath.org/index.php/Talk:Connection Discussion Page]		additional notes on the [https://spiritwiki.lightningpath.org/index.php/Talk:Connection Discussion Page]

			'''Connection is difficult and challenging'''. The Bodily Ego is a weak refraction of the powerful Consciousness of the Spiritual Ego. As [[Abraham Maslow]] says, "'''We are just not strong enough to endure more!'' It is just too shaking and wearing. So often people in such ecstatic moments say, 'It's too much,' or "I can't stand it,' or "I could die.'...Delirious happiness cannot be borne for long. our organisms are just to weak for any large doses of greatness, just as they would be too weak to endure hour-long sexual orgasms, for example."<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''The Farther Reaches of Human Nature''. Viking, 1971. p. 36-7.</ref>

	Connection occurs in two interrelated modalities:		Connection occurs in two interrelated modalities:

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Michael at 13:41, 17 December 2025

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	===Syncretic Terms===		===Syncretic Terms===

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	'''Connection''' refers to the experience and condition of alignment, resonance, or unification between the [[Bodily Ego]] and either (a) the individual's own [[Spiritual Ego]]~~, (b)~~ another monadic locus within the [[Fabric of Consciousness]], or some aspect of the external world, mediated through mutual presence in and emergence from the [[Fabric of Consciousness]].		'''Connection''' refers to the experience and condition of alignment, resonance, or unification between the [[Bodily Ego]] and either (a) the individual's own [[Spiritual Ego]] or some another monadic locus within the [[Fabric of Consciousness]] ([[Inner Connection]]) or b) some aspect of the external world ([[Outer Connection]]), mediated through mutual presence in and emergence from the [[Fabric of Consciousness]].
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Michael at 15:35, 16 December 2025

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	Connection occurs in two interrelated modalities:		Connection occurs in two interrelated modalities:

	'''Inner Connection''' involves conscious attunement to both (1) the Spiritual Ego, often experienced as higher awareness, insight, presence, or guidance, and (2) the authentic signals and needs of the physical and emotional self. Inner connection is foundational to healing, integrity, and the development and actualization of a stable and coherent [[Self]]		* '''Inner Connection''' involves conscious attunement to both (1) the Spiritual Ego, often experienced as higher awareness, insight, presence, or guidance, and (2) the authentic signals and needs of the physical and emotional self. Inner connection is foundational to healing, integrity, and the development and actualization of a stable and coherent [[Self]]
			* '''Outer Connection''' involves the emergence of authentic, resonant, and compassionate relationships with other people, animals, natural systems, and even material artifacts of human culture. These connections occur through shared presence within the Fabric of Consciousness, and are strengthened by empathy, attunement, and mutual recognition.
	'''Outer Connection''' involves the emergence of authentic, resonant, and compassionate relationships with other people, animals, natural systems, and even material artifacts of human culture. These connections occur through shared presence within the Fabric of Consciousness, and are strengthened by empathy, attunement, and mutual recognition.

	Connection is the explicit goal of [[Authentic Spirituality]], the foundation of the [[Lightning Path]], and the intended outcome of [[Connection Therapy]]. It is the core human potential suppressed by [[Toxic Socialization]] and systemic trauma, and its restoration marks the beginning of personal healing and planetary transformation.		Connection is the explicit goal of [[Authentic Spirituality]], the foundation of the [[Lightning Path]], and the intended outcome of [[Connection Therapy]]. It is the core human potential suppressed by [[Toxic Socialization]] and systemic trauma, and its restoration marks the beginning of personal healing and planetary transformation.
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	Connection may be visually represented with the [[Water Glass Metaphor]].		Connection may be visually represented with the [[Water Glass Metaphor]].

			'''Connection is an essential need''' (see [[Seven Essential Needs]]).

			Aldous Huxley identifies connection as part of an educational program aimed at creating healthy humans, a "radical pedagogical innovation" aimed at familiarizing children "with their creative inner realm" and heightening "their sensory sensitivites to the outer ream that exists all around them. <ref>Hoffman, Edward, and Tass Bey. “Educating for Eupsychia: Maslow’s Unfinished Agenda and Aldous Huxley’s Role in Its Advancement.” ''Journal of Humanistic Psychology'' 63, no. 4 (2023): 459–76. https://doi.org/10.1177/00221678211038104. p. 462.</ref> In other words, education aimed at facilitating authentic connection!

	===What others have said===		===What others have said===

Michael at 15:27, 16 December 2025

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	'''Connection''' ~~occurs when your~~ [[Bodily Ego]] ~~unites, even if only briefly, with your~~ own [[Spiritual Ego]], ~~or some other~~ monadic ~~location~~ within the [[Fabric of Consciousness]]~~.<ref>Sosteric~~, Mike, and Ratkovic, Gina. Lightning Path Workbook One: Basic Concepts. Vol. 1. Lightning Path Workbook Series. St. Albert, Alberta: Lightning Path Press, 2016. https://press.lightningpath.org/product/the-lightning-path-book-one-authentic-spirituality/. You can read the chapter where the concept is introduced online [https://www.lightningpath.org/workbook-one/connection-the~~-physical-unit-the-spiritual-ego-the-bodily-ego/ here]</ref> <ref>Sosteric. “Mysticism~~, ~~Consciousness, Death.” Journal of Consciousness Exploration~~ and ~~Research 7, no. 11 (2016): 1099–1118. https://www.academia.edu/30527026/</ref> [[Reconnection]] is~~ the ~~point of~~ [[~~Connection Therapy]], the goal~~ of ~~[[Authentic Spirituality]], and the explicit purpose of the [[Lightning Path~~]].		'''Connection''' refers to the experience and condition of alignment, resonance, or unification between the [[Bodily Ego]] and either (a) the individual's own [[Spiritual Ego]], (b) another monadic locus within the [[Fabric of Consciousness]], or some aspect of the external world, mediated through mutual presence in and emergence from the [[Fabric of Consciousness]].

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	additional notes on the [https://spiritwiki.lightningpath.org/index.php/Talk:Connection Discussion Page]		additional notes on the [https://spiritwiki.lightningpath.org/index.php/Talk:Connection Discussion Page]

			Connection occurs in two interrelated modalities:

			'''Inner Connection''' involves conscious attunement to both (1) the Spiritual Ego, often experienced as higher awareness, insight, presence, or guidance, and (2) the authentic signals and needs of the physical and emotional self. Inner connection is foundational to healing, integrity, and the development and actualization of a stable and coherent [[Self]]

			'''Outer Connection''' involves the emergence of authentic, resonant, and compassionate relationships with other people, animals, natural systems, and even material artifacts of human culture. These connections occur through shared presence within the Fabric of Consciousness, and are strengthened by empathy, attunement, and mutual recognition.

			Connection is the explicit goal of [[Authentic Spirituality]], the foundation of the [[Lightning Path]], and the intended outcome of [[Connection Therapy]]. It is the core human potential suppressed by [[Toxic Socialization]] and systemic trauma, and its restoration marks the beginning of personal healing and planetary transformation.

	Connection can occur spontaneously, but may reliably induced with the use of various [[Connection Practices]]. In the LP we divide connection practices into [[Connection Preparation]], [[Connection Procedures]], and [[Connection Processing]], the [[3Ps of Connection Practice]].		Connection can occur spontaneously, but may reliably induced with the use of various [[Connection Practices]]. In the LP we divide connection practices into [[Connection Preparation]], [[Connection Procedures]], and [[Connection Processing]], the [[3Ps of Connection Practice]].
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	"...we should all pursue our [[connection]] to our higher self, the master, the inner voice, the saviour, the aumakua, the bodhi, God, Buddha, Jesus, our soul, the all-knowing, the inner voice, our intuition, 'I've got a hunch,' 'something tells me,' our superconscious, or 'whatever you want to call it. Since there are many names for this, and the name to be used depends on the person and their cultural orientation, he used "E" when referring to this, and the appropriate word is to be verbally filled in during [[E-Therapy]] sessions. He said that all religions had their Prophets, those who spread this word, in various ways and times throughout history. He further told us that it was man who often corrupted the message, that we all have a direct [[connection]] to this, and that we don't need to go to an organized house of worship to get it....He also taught us not to deify anyone to the point of our own blindness. '<ref>Kitselman, A.L. ''E-Therapy.'' Masterworks International, 2013. p. 13</ref> "		"...we should all pursue our [[connection]] to our higher self, the master, the inner voice, the saviour, the aumakua, the bodhi, God, Buddha, Jesus, our soul, the all-knowing, the inner voice, our intuition, 'I've got a hunch,' 'something tells me,' our superconscious, or 'whatever you want to call it. Since there are many names for this, and the name to be used depends on the person and their cultural orientation, he used "E" when referring to this, and the appropriate word is to be verbally filled in during [[E-Therapy]] sessions. He said that all religions had their Prophets, those who spread this word, in various ways and times throughout history. He further told us that it was man who often corrupted the message, that we all have a direct [[connection]] to this, and that we don't need to go to an organized house of worship to get it....He also taught us not to deify anyone to the point of our own blindness. '<ref>Kitselman, A.L. ''E-Therapy.'' Masterworks International, 2013. p. 13</ref> "


	Grof speaks of mystical experiences as "connection with the spiritual realm..." <ref>Grof, S. (1999). Technologies of the Sacred—Part Two. ''The International Journal of Humanities and Peace'', ''15''(1), 93–96. p. 93. https://www.lightningpath.org/readings/Technologies_of_the_sacred_II.pdf</ref>		Grof speaks of mystical experiences as "connection with the spiritual realm..." <ref>Grof, S. (1999). Technologies of the Sacred—Part Two. ''The International Journal of Humanities and Peace'', ''15''(1), 93–96. p. 93. https://www.lightningpath.org/readings/Technologies_of_the_sacred_II.pdf</ref>

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