Connection Axes - Revision history

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	* [[States of Consciousness]] (Tart)		* [[States of Consciousness]] (Tart)

	== ~~Overview~~ ==		== Notes==

	Connection Axes provide a structured way to evaluate the characteristics of any [[Connection Experience]]. By examining quality, intensity, duration, content, and outcomes, we gain a clearer understanding of the subjective and objective features of the experience. This five-axis framework supports consistent, comprehensive analysis of connection experiences across contexts and individuals.		Connection Axes provide a structured way to evaluate the characteristics of any [[Connection Experience]]. By examining quality, intensity, duration, content, and outcomes, we gain a clearer understanding of the subjective and objective features of the experience. This five-axis framework supports consistent, comprehensive analysis of connection experiences across contexts and individuals.

	== Core Elements ==		=== Core Elements ===

	* '''Connection Quality''': The general emotional tone of the experience (positive, negative, mixed).		* '''Connection Quality''': The general emotional tone of the experience (positive, negative, mixed).
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	Each axis provides insight into a different aspect of the connection, helping to fully characterize and understand the experience.		Each axis provides insight into a different aspect of the connection, helping to fully characterize and understand the experience.

			=== Core Principles ===
	== Core Principles ==

	* Every Connection Experience can be meaningfully analyzed along these five axes.		* Every Connection Experience can be meaningfully analyzed along these five axes.
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	* Awareness of these axes enhances understanding, integration, and conscious use of Connection Experiences.		* Awareness of these axes enhances understanding, integration, and conscious use of Connection Experiences.

	== Examples ==		=== Examples ===

	* A short, intense, and highly positive [[Zenith Experience]] producing profound personal insight would rate:		* A short, intense, and highly positive [[Zenith Experience]] producing profound personal insight would rate:
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	* Disruptive Outcome		* Disruptive Outcome

	== Why This Matters ==		=== Why This Matters ===

	Understanding Connection Axes is critical for anyone working to heal, align, and consciously connect. Without a structured way to evaluate Connection Experiences, individuals may misinterpret or undervalue them, missing crucial opportunities for growth. Using Connection Axes helps demystify connection, removes unnecessary fear, supports accurate integration, and enhances conscious development of connection skills.		Understanding Connection Axes is critical for anyone working to heal, align, and consciously connect. Without a structured way to evaluate Connection Experiences, individuals may misinterpret or undervalue them, missing crucial opportunities for growth. Using Connection Axes helps demystify connection, removes unnecessary fear, supports accurate integration, and enhances conscious development of connection skills.
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	The Connection Axes also provide a common language for describing and sharing experiences, essential for collaborative research, therapy, and community support.		The Connection Axes also provide a common language for describing and sharing experiences, essential for collaborative research, therapy, and community support.

	== Strategic Significance ==		=== Strategic Significance ===

	Strategically, Connection Axes empower individuals to:		Strategically, Connection Axes empower individuals to:
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	At the collective level, Connection Axes contribute to systematic study and validation of connection as a real, beneficial, and universal human phenomenon, counteracting disinformation and spiritual distortion.		At the collective level, Connection Axes contribute to systematic study and validation of connection as a real, beneficial, and universal human phenomenon, counteracting disinformation and spiritual distortion.

	== Extended Exploration ==		=== Extended Exploration ===

	* [[Connection Quality]]		* [[Connection Quality]]

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 * '''Connection Content''': The emotional, cognitive, or thematic material encountered during the experience.
 * '''Connection Outcomes''': The effects or changes produced by the experience, immediately or long-term.
 == Core Principles ==

Michael at 16:46, 5 April 2025

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	[[Is a key term::Connection\| ]]		[[Is a key term::Connection\| ]]
	[[Has sort order cc::1\| ]]		[[Has sort order cc::1\| ]]
	~~[[Is a related LP term::Connection\| ]]~~
	[[Is a related LP term::Connection Experience\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Connection Experience\| ]]
	[[Is a related LP term::Connection Experience Type\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Connection Experience Type\| ]]
	[[Is a related LP term::Connection Supplement\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Connection Supplement\| ]]

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	<blockquote class="definition">		<blockquote class="definition">
	'''Connection Axes''' are aspects of a [[Connection Experience]] ~~upon which we may~~ evaluate and categorize ~~a connection~~ experience. The [[LP]] identifies five connection axes~~, these being~~ [[Connection Quality\|quality]], [[Connection Intensity\|intensity]] [[Connection Duration\|duration]], [[Connection Content\|content]], and [[Connection Outcomes\|~~outcome~~]].		'''Connection Axes''' are the primary aspects of a [[Connection Experience]] used to evaluate and categorize the nature and impact of the experience. The [[Lightning Path\|LP]] identifies five connection axes: [[Connection Quality\|quality]], [[Connection Intensity\|intensity]], [[Connection Duration\|duration]], [[Connection Content\|content]], and [[Connection Outcomes\|outcomes]].
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>

	==Connection Axes==		== Concept Map ==

			=== Key Terms ===

			[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a key term::Connection Axes]]}}

			===Connection Axes===

	[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axis]]}}		[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axis]]}}

	==Related LP Terms==		===Related LP Terms===

	[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Connection Axes]]}}		[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Connection Axes]]}}

	==Related Terms==		===Related Terms===

	[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::Connection Axes]]}}		[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::Connection Axes]]}}

	==~~Notes~~==		=== Theorist Terms ===
			* [[SSC]] (Harner)
			* [[States of Consciousness]] (Tart)

			== Overview ==

			Connection Axes provide a structured way to evaluate the characteristics of any [[Connection Experience]]. By examining quality, intensity, duration, content, and outcomes, we gain a clearer understanding of the subjective and objective features of the experience. This five-axis framework supports consistent, comprehensive analysis of connection experiences across contexts and individuals.

			== Core Elements ==

			* '''Connection Quality''': The general emotional tone of the experience (positive, negative, mixed).
			* '''Connection Intensity''': The strength of the connection to Consciousness (subtle to overwhelming).
			* '''Connection Duration''': The length of time the experience lasts (seconds to hours).
			* '''Connection Content''': The emotional, cognitive, or thematic material encountered during the experience.
			* '''Connection Outcomes''': The effects or changes produced by the experience, immediately or long-term.

			== Core Principles ==

			* Every Connection Experience can be meaningfully analyzed along these five axes.
			* The axes are distinct but interrelated; intensity may impact content, for example.
			* Awareness of these axes enhances understanding, integration, and conscious use of Connection Experiences.

			== Examples ==

			* A short, intense, and highly positive [[Zenith Experience]] producing profound personal insight would rate:
			* High Quality
			* High Intensity
			* Short Duration
			* Personal Content
			* Transformative Outcome

			* A fearful or destabilizing [[Nadir Experience]] would rate:
			* Negative Quality
			* High Intensity
			* Variable Duration
			* Disorienting Content
			* Disruptive Outcome

			== Why This Matters ==

			Understanding Connection Axes is critical for anyone working to heal, align, and consciously connect. Without a structured way to evaluate Connection Experiences, individuals may misinterpret or undervalue them, missing crucial opportunities for growth. Using Connection Axes helps demystify connection, removes unnecessary fear, supports accurate integration, and enhances conscious development of connection skills.

			The Connection Axes also provide a common language for describing and sharing experiences, essential for collaborative research, therapy, and community support.

	Connection quality refers to the general emotional tone of the [[CE]]. Quality may either be positive and uplifting, which is identified as a [[Zenith Experience]], or negative and frightening, in which case it is a [[Nadir Experience]].		== Strategic Significance ==

	Connection ~~intensity refers to the intensity of the connection to consciousness. Connection intensity ranges from subtle and weak~~ to ~~transformative, enlightening, and overpowering.~~		Strategically, Connection Axes empower individuals to:

	~~Connection duration refers to~~ the ~~duration~~ of ~~the CE~~. ~~The~~ duration ~~may range~~ from ~~only a second~~ or ~~two to several hours~~.		* Assess the nature and quality of their connection experiences.
			* Identify strengths and deficits in connection practice (e.g., shallow, brief connections versus deep, sustained ones).
			* Target personal development goals (e.g., increasing duration or stabilizing quality).
			* Discern safe and healthy experiences from harmful or disorienting ones.

	Connection ~~content refers~~ to ~~the emotional~~ and ~~intellectual content~~ of ~~the experience. Content may be personal~~, ~~social~~, ~~political~~, ~~economic, or even cosmic~~.		At the collective level, Connection Axes contribute to systematic study and validation of connection as a real, beneficial, and universal human phenomenon, counteracting disinformation and spiritual distortion.

	Harner identifies intensity and content as two connection axes. "The [[[SSC]]] has differing intensities, from light to deep, and can have different effects, particularly if a properly prepared powerful hallucinogen like ayahuasca (yagé) is used". <ref>Harner, Michael. Cave and Cosmos: Shamanic Encounters with Another Reality. Berkeley, California: North Atlantic Books, 2013</ref>		== Extended Exploration ==

	~~Charles Tart suggests that one analyzes "states~~ of ~~consciousness" (i.e. states~~ of ~~connection) not by looking at any particular type~~ of ~~content, behaviour, or physiological change, but "in terms of the overall patterning of psychological functioning."<ref>Tart, Charles T. “The Changing Scientific Attitude in Psychology.” In~~ Consciousness and Reality: The Human Pivot Point, edited by Charles Muses and Arthur M Young, 73–85. New York: Discus Books, 1972. p. 77.</ref> Tart notes that an "altered state of consciousness" is analogous to changing the program in a computer, different functionality, different inputs, different outputs.		* [[Connection Quality]]
			* [[Connection Intensity]]
			* [[Connection Duration]]
			* [[Connection Content]]
			* [[Connection Outcomes]]
			* [[Zenith Experience]]
			* [[Nadir Experience]]
			* [[Shamanic State of Consciousness]]
			* [[States of Consciousness]]
			* [[Altered States of Consciousness]]

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	[[~~category~~:~~lightningpath~~]]		[[Category:Lightning Path]]
	[[Is a key term::Connection\| ]]		[[Is a key term::Connection\| ]]
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	~~==Concept Map==~~		==Connection Axes==

	===Connection Axes===

	[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axis]]}}		[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axis]]}}

	~~===Key Terms===~~		==Related LP Terms==
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	~~[[Connection]] > {{#ask:[[Is a key term::Connection]]\|sort=Has sort order cc\|format=ul}}~~
	~~</div>~~
	===Related LP Terms===

	[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Connection Axes]]}}		[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Connection Axes]]}}

	===Related Terms===		==Related Terms==

	[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::Connection Axes]]}}		[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::Connection Axes]]}}
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Michael at 03:13, 26 March 2025

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	===Key Terms===		===Key Terms===
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	===Related LP Terms===		===Related LP Terms===

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	==Connection Axes==		==Concept Map==

			===Connection Axes===

	[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axis]]}}		[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axis]]}}

	==Related LP Terms==		===Key Terms===

			[[Connection]] > {{#ask:[[Is a key term::Connection]]\|sort=Has sort order cc\|format=ul}}

			===Related LP Terms===

	[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Connection Axes]]}}		[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Connection Axes]]}}

	==Related Terms==		===Related Terms===

	[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::Connection Axes]]}}		[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::Connection Axes]]}}
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	~~[[Is a related LP term::Connection Experience Type\| ]]~~
	~~[[Is a related LP term::3Ps of Connection Practice\| ]]~~
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Michael at 15:27, 31 May 2023

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Michael at 15:32, 6 May 2023

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	'''Connection Axes''' are aspects of a [[Connection Experience]] upon which ~~an individual~~ may evaluate and categorize a connection experience. The [[LP]] identifies five connection axes, these being [[Connection Quality\|quality]], [[Connection Intensity\|intensity]] [[Connection Duration\|duration]], [[Connection Content\|content]], and [[Connection Outcomes\|outcome]].		'''Connection Axes''' are aspects of a [[Connection Experience]] upon which we may evaluate and categorize a connection experience. The [[LP]] identifies five connection axes, these being [[Connection Quality\|quality]], [[Connection Intensity\|intensity]] [[Connection Duration\|duration]], [[Connection Content\|content]], and [[Connection Outcomes\|outcome]].
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>

	==Connection Axes==		==Connection Axes==

	~~[[Connection]] :~~ [[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axis]]}}		[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axis]]}}

	==Related LP Terms==		==Related LP Terms==
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	[[Connection]] : [[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axis]]}}		[[Connection]] : [[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axis]]}}

			==Related LP Terms==

			[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Connection Axes]]}}

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
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	Charles Tart suggests that one analyzes "states of consciousness" (i.e. states of connection) not by looking at any particular type of content, behaviour, or physiological change, but "in terms of the overall patterning of psychological functioning."<ref>Tart, Charles T. “The Changing Scientific Attitude in Psychology.” In Consciousness and Reality: The Human Pivot Point, edited by Charles Muses and Arthur M Young, 73–85. New York: Discus Books, 1972. p. 77.</ref> Tart notes that an "altered state of consciousness" is analogous to changing the program in a computer, different functionality, different inputs, different outputs.		Charles Tart suggests that one analyzes "states of consciousness" (i.e. states of connection) not by looking at any particular type of content, behaviour, or physiological change, but "in terms of the overall patterning of psychological functioning."<ref>Tart, Charles T. “The Changing Scientific Attitude in Psychology.” In Consciousness and Reality: The Human Pivot Point, edited by Charles Muses and Arthur M Young, 73–85. New York: Discus Books, 1972. p. 77.</ref> Tart notes that an "altered state of consciousness" is analogous to changing the program in a computer, different functionality, different inputs, different outputs.

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