Growth Mode - Revision history

Michael at 03:22, 21 March 2026

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	== Theoretical Foundations ==		== Theoretical Foundations ==
			Growth mode is intimated by Abraham Maslow who notes that people can make "growth choices" and "defense" and fear and regression choices. [[Self-Actualization]] occurs when people make "growth" choices.<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''The Farther Reaches of Human Nature''. New York: Viking, 1971. p. 44.</ref>

	Growth Mode aligns with well-established psychological and neurological theories of human development:		Growth Mode aligns with well-established psychological and neurological theories of human development:

Michael at 13:29, 22 January 2026

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	* Maslow proposed that '''self-actualization''' is only possible when lower needs (safety, belonging, esteem) are met.		* Maslow proposed that '''self-actualization''' is only possible when lower needs (safety, belonging, esteem) are met.
	* Growth Mode corresponds to the ''Self-Actualization'' and ''Transcendence'' levels of the hierarchy, or the [[Alignment]] and [[Connection]] components of [[Circle of Seven Essential Needs\|The Circle]].		* Growth Mode corresponds to the ''Self-Actualization'' and ''Transcendence'' levels of the hierarchy, or the [[Alignment]] and [[Connection]] components of [[Circle of Seven Essential Needs\|The Circle]].
	* Maslow also noted that individuals who were not "frustrated" (in the satisfaction of their various needs) where motived by love.~~<ref~~		* Maslow also noted that individuals who were not "frustrated" (in the satisfaction of their various needs) where motived by love.

	==== 2. Polyvagal Theory (Stephen Porges, 1994–present)<ref>Stephen W. Porges, “The Polyvagal Theory: Phylogenetic Substrates of a Social Nervous System,” ''International Journal of Psychophysiology'' 42, no. 2 (2001): 123–46, doi:10.1016/s0167-8760(01)00162-3.</ref> ====		==== 2. Polyvagal Theory (Stephen Porges, 1994–present)<ref>Stephen W. Porges, “The Polyvagal Theory: Phylogenetic Substrates of a Social Nervous System,” ''International Journal of Psychophysiology'' 42, no. 2 (2001): 123–46, doi:10.1016/s0167-8760(01)00162-3.</ref> ====

Michael at 13:29, 22 January 2026

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	<blockquote class="definition">'''Growth Mode''' is a state of ~~consciousness~~ and ~~development within~~ the [[~~Lightning Path~~ Consciousness ~~Framework~~]], ~~representing the ''optimal~~ state~~'' for healing, learning, [[Connection]], and~~ the ~~realization~~ of [[Human Potential]]. Growth Mode occurs when an individual’s [[Basic Needs]] are satisfied, their environment is safe and nurturing, and their nervous system is regulated. In this mode, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual energy is freed from survival and defense and redirected towards creativity, integration, exploration, and actualization.. ~~<ref>{{LPBOOK2}}</ref>~~		<blockquote class="definition">'''Growth Mode''' is a state of body where its energies (biological, psychological, and social) are directed primarily towards growth. Growth mode reflects itself in the emergence of [[Growth Consciousness]], a state of consciousness devoted to the growth of all beings.

	This mode is characterized by '''emotional regulation''', '''cognitive clarity''', '''creative expansion''', and '''spiritual integration'''. Individuals in Growth Mode are no longer dominated by survival programming or trauma responses. Instead, they are grounded, open, curious, and able to actively participate in healing relationships, conscious community, and planetary stewardship.		Growth Mode initiates when an individual’s [[Basic Needs]] are satisfied.<ref>Example, they are fed, watered, safe and nurtured. They are rested and calm.</ref> In this mode, biological energies (expressed cognitively, emotionally, and spiritually) are freed from survival and defense and redirected towards creativity, integration, exploration, and actualization.<ref>{{LPBOOK2}}</ref>

			This mode is characterized by '''emotional regulation''', '''cognitive clarity''', '''creative expansion''', and '''spiritual integration'''. Individuals in Growth Mode are no longer dominated by survival programming or trauma responses. Instead, they are grounded, open, curious, and able to actively participate in healing relationships, conscious community, and [[Planetary Steward\|planetary stewardship]].
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Michael at 14:16, 7 January 2026

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	==Concept Map==		==Concept Map==

			===Key Terms===

			[[Lightning Path Human Development Framework]] > {{#ask:[[Is an::LP Framework]]\|format=ul\|sort=has sort}}

			[[LP Psychological Framework]] > {{#ask:[[Is a key term::LP Psychological Framework]]\|format=ul\|sort=Has sort order psy-frame}}

	===List of Ego Modes===		===List of Ego Modes===

	[[Ego Modes]] > {{#ask:[[Is an::Ego Mode]]~~\|format=ul\|sort=Has sort order~~}}		[[Ego Modes]] > {{#ask:[[Is an::Ego Mode]]}}

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

Michael at 15:06, 18 December 2025

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	* Maslow proposed that '''self-actualization''' is only possible when lower needs (safety, belonging, esteem) are met.		* Maslow proposed that '''self-actualization''' is only possible when lower needs (safety, belonging, esteem) are met.
	* Growth Mode corresponds to the ''Self-Actualization'' and ''Transcendence'' levels of the hierarchy.		* Growth Mode corresponds to the ''Self-Actualization'' and ''Transcendence'' levels of the hierarchy, or the [[Alignment]] and [[Connection]] components of [[Circle of Seven Essential Needs\|The Circle]].
			* Maslow also noted that individuals who were not "frustrated" (in the satisfaction of their various needs) where motived by love.<ref

	==== 2. Polyvagal Theory (Stephen Porges, 1994–present)<ref>Stephen W. Porges, “The Polyvagal Theory: Phylogenetic Substrates of a Social Nervous System,” ''International Journal of Psychophysiology'' 42, no. 2 (2001): 123–46, doi:10.1016/s0167-8760(01)00162-3.</ref> ====		==== 2. Polyvagal Theory (Stephen Porges, 1994–present)<ref>Stephen W. Porges, “The Polyvagal Theory: Phylogenetic Substrates of a Social Nervous System,” ''International Journal of Psychophysiology'' 42, no. 2 (2001): 123–46, doi:10.1016/s0167-8760(01)00162-3.</ref> ====

Michael at 13:53, 16 December 2025

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Michael at 15:34, 15 December 2025

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Michael at 14:49, 25 March 2025

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	<blockquote class="definition">'''Growth Mode''' is a state of consciousness and development within the [[Lightning Path Consciousness Framework]], representing the ''optimal state'' for healing, learning, [[Connection]], and the realization of [[Human Potential]]. Growth Mode occurs when an individual’s [[Basic Needs]] are satisfied, their environment is safe and nurturing, and their nervous system is regulated. In this mode, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual energy is freed from survival and defense and redirected towards creativity, integration, exploration, and actualization.. <ref>{{LPBOOK2}}</ref>		<blockquote class="definition">'''Growth Mode''' is a state of consciousness and development within the [[Lightning Path Consciousness Framework]], representing the ''optimal state'' for healing, learning, [[Connection]], and the realization of [[Human Potential]]. Growth Mode occurs when an individual’s [[Basic Needs]] are satisfied, their environment is safe and nurturing, and their nervous system is regulated. In this mode, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual energy is freed from survival and defense and redirected towards creativity, integration, exploration, and actualization.. <ref>{{LPBOOK2}}</ref>

			This mode is characterized by '''emotional regulation''', '''cognitive clarity''', '''creative expansion''', and '''spiritual integration'''. Individuals in Growth Mode are no longer dominated by survival programming or trauma responses. Instead, they are grounded, open, curious, and able to actively participate in healing relationships, conscious community, and planetary stewardship.
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>

Michael at 14:40, 25 March 2025

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	===List of Ego Modes===		===List of Ego Modes===

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	[[Is a related LP term::Trauma-Informed Education\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Trauma-Informed Education\| ]]
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	[[Is a related LP term::Trauma-Informed Education\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Trauma-Informed Education\| ]]
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	~~[[Is a related LP term::Authentic Spirituality\| ]]~~
	[[Is a related LP term::Relational Education\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Relational Education\| ]]
	[[Is a related LP term::Needs Satisfaction\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Needs Satisfaction\| ]]
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