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<blockquote class="definition">'''The SpiritWiki''' is the canonical repository of all things [[Lightning Path]]. It was started back in 2007<ref>Sosteric, Mike. Connection 100 – An Auto-Ethnography of My (Mystical) Connection Experiences.” Religions 13, no. 10 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13100993 https://www.academia.edu/50970462</ref> by yours truly as a way to understand and explore the powerful "mystical experiences" (what I call [[Connection Experiences]]) that began occurring for me at that time. Over time it has evolved to be the freely accessible canonical repository of all Lightning Path concepts, theories, and hypotheses. If you have a question about the LP, if you want to know what a specific concept means or how it is linked to other LP concepts, look it up in the SpiritWiki.
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The SpiritWiki was started back in 2003 by yours truly, Mike Sosteric, as a way to understand and explore the powerful "mystical experiences" (what I call [[Connection Experiences]]) that began occurring at that time. Initially, let's call it phase one, I basically used this SpiritWiki as an online scratch-pad where I jotted down the concepts and ideas I was developing as part of my "mystical" explorations. During phase one I read nothing on mystical or religious experience at all, choosing to work simply from the contents of my own mind. I did this partly because I found the things that I did read poorly conceived and often full and/or full of [[EPMO]] and partly because I wanted to see what would come of extended, focused "mystical" exploration.
==Notes==


Later on, in 2016, phase two began. At that point I began to organize the concepts in a more systematic manner, linking them together and developing hierarchies and so on. At that time my life partner began to work with me on developing the concepts and ideas related to [[Healing]] the [[Physical Unit]] (i.e. your physical body) of the trauma of [[Toxic Socialization]] so it can properly [[Connect]] with [[Highest Self]]. As I systematize and organize, we continue to add concepts and ideas to flesh out the conceptualizations provided here.
The SpiritWiki is an evolving theoretical/scholarly work in progress. At this time all entries should be considered draft and subject to revision. For a narrative history of the SpiritWiki, see " Connection 100 – An Auto-Ethnography of My (Mystical) Connection Experiences."<ref>Sosteric, Mike. Connection 100 – An Auto-Ethnography of My (Mystical) Connection Experiences.” Religions 13, no. 10 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13100993 https://www.academia.edu/50970462</ref>


Finally, in November of 2018, development entered phase three which is the linking of the Lightning Path concepts recorded here with scholarly and popular external sources. Some of the linkages are provided in the '''Notes''' section of each SpiritWiki page, with additional linkages provided in the Discussion tab. As I gradually build up the "[https://spiritwiki.lightningpath.org/index.php/References references]" section of the site, we continue to work on adding concepts and refining hierarchies and linkages.
The SpiritWiki is a completely open and freely accessible representation/expose of the LP. If you want to learn about the LP, if you have a question about its concepts, if you need to look up a definition or idea, if you want to see how one LP concept links to another LP concept, or how an LP concept links to [[Syncretic Terms]] from other traditions, you will find that information in the SpiritWiki. In the SpiritWiki, canonical definitions of all LP concepts are placed, LP concepts are carefully linked to other LP concepts, and LP concepts are linked to [[Syncretic Terms]] from other traditions. In addition, the history of the concept, when it was created how its definition has changed over time, can be found in the history tab of each SpiritWiki entry.


Some additional notes:  
The SpiritWiki is organized as a hypertext memex<ref>Bush, Vannevar. “As We May Think.” The Atlantic Monthly 1945, no. July (1945)</ref> of concepts and ideas. The SpiritWiki works in conjunction with hypertext courseware provided by the [https://www.lightningpath.org] LP Instructional Curriculum. 


* The SpiritWiki is an online theoretical/scholarly work in progress. At this time all entries should be considered draft and subject to revision.
The SpiritWiki is an attempt by a sociologist to develop a modern, progressive, and grounded [[Connection Framework]] capable of helping people heal and reconnect. It is not the first. Auguste Comte made a pitifully misinformed attempt<ref>Comte, Auguste. The Catechism of Positivism; or, Summary Exposition of the Universal Religion. London: John Chapman, 1852</ref>. [[Edward Carpenter]] also spoke about these issues, but didn't make much systemic progress owing to the primitive communication technologies, undeveloped conceptualizations, etc.    


* The SpiritWiki is organized as a contained hypertext memex (Bush, 1945) of concepts and ideas.
The SpiritWiki is, if I do say so myself, the most open and accessible connection framework ever conceived.  
 
* The SpiritWiki is an attempt to develop a [[New Energy Spirituality]] which combines [[Science]] and [[Authentic Spirituality]]
 
* To use the SpiritWiki like a textbook, visit the [[Main Page]] page and browse.
 
* SpiritWiki concepts are categorized. The [https://spiritwiki.lightningpath.org/index.php/Category:Lightningpath Lightning Path] category contains all original concepts, and all concepts significantly modified to "fit" into the LP conceptualizations. The [https://spiritwiki.lightningpath.org/index.php/Category:Terms Terms] category includes all LP concepts, and all externally sourced concepts linked to LP Concepts.
 
If you have questions about the SpiritWiki, email spiritwiki @ lightningpath.org


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== Contributing ==
== Contributing ==


At this time, the SpiritWiki is closed to external contribution. Once the the SpiritWiki is relatively complete and organized, we will open it up to external scholarly contributions. If you'd like to suggest a mystical or scholarly work for inclusion, email spiritwiki @ lightningpath.org
Are you an expert in a particular religius tradition? Have you done some research relevant to LP concepts and ideas? Would you like to help with scaffolding (linking concepts, adding syncretic terms) or editing? Do you want to help save the world? That's awesome. We need all the help we can get. Reach out to mikes@athabascau.ca with your offer and an explanation on how you'd like to help. 
 
 
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Revision as of 16:40, 30 November 2022

The SpiritWiki is the canonical repository of all things Lightning Path. It was started back in 2007[1] by yours truly as a way to understand and explore the powerful "mystical experiences" (what I call Connection Experiences) that began occurring for me at that time. Over time it has evolved to be the freely accessible canonical repository of all Lightning Path concepts, theories, and hypotheses. If you have a question about the LP, if you want to know what a specific concept means or how it is linked to other LP concepts, look it up in the SpiritWiki.

Notes

The SpiritWiki is an evolving theoretical/scholarly work in progress. At this time all entries should be considered draft and subject to revision. For a narrative history of the SpiritWiki, see " Connection 100 – An Auto-Ethnography of My (Mystical) Connection Experiences."[2]

The SpiritWiki is a completely open and freely accessible representation/expose of the LP. If you want to learn about the LP, if you have a question about its concepts, if you need to look up a definition or idea, if you want to see how one LP concept links to another LP concept, or how an LP concept links to Syncretic Terms from other traditions, you will find that information in the SpiritWiki. In the SpiritWiki, canonical definitions of all LP concepts are placed, LP concepts are carefully linked to other LP concepts, and LP concepts are linked to Syncretic Terms from other traditions. In addition, the history of the concept, when it was created how its definition has changed over time, can be found in the history tab of each SpiritWiki entry.

The SpiritWiki is organized as a hypertext memex[3] of concepts and ideas. The SpiritWiki works in conjunction with hypertext courseware provided by the [1] LP Instructional Curriculum.

The SpiritWiki is an attempt by a sociologist to develop a modern, progressive, and grounded Connection Framework capable of helping people heal and reconnect. It is not the first. Auguste Comte made a pitifully misinformed attempt[4]. Edward Carpenter also spoke about these issues, but didn't make much systemic progress owing to the primitive communication technologies, undeveloped conceptualizations, etc.

The SpiritWiki is, if I do say so myself, the most open and accessible connection framework ever conceived.

Citation and Legal

Treat this Wiki like an online monograph or textbook. Many of the concepts and ideas presented here are either wholly original (e.g., Fabric of Consciousness), or the definitions are significantly enhanced over their old energy counterparts. You can freely use information in this SpiritWiki, but citation or direct linking are required.

Contributing

Are you an expert in a particular religius tradition? Have you done some research relevant to LP concepts and ideas? Would you like to help with scaffolding (linking concepts, adding syncretic terms) or editing? Do you want to help save the world? That's awesome. We need all the help we can get. Reach out to [email protected] with your offer and an explanation on how you'd like to help.


Footnotes

  1. ↑ Sosteric, Mike. Connection 100 – An Auto-Ethnography of My (Mystical) Connection Experiences.” Religions 13, no. 10 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13100993 https://www.academia.edu/50970462
  2. ↑ Sosteric, Mike. Connection 100 – An Auto-Ethnography of My (Mystical) Connection Experiences.” Religions 13, no. 10 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13100993 https://www.academia.edu/50970462
  3. ↑ Bush, Vannevar. “As We May Think.” The Atlantic Monthly 1945, no. July (1945)
  4. ↑ Comte, Auguste. The Catechism of Positivism; or, Summary Exposition of the Universal Religion. London: John Chapman, 1852

{{category:terms]]=Lightning Path Terminology=

In order to solve the problem of Nomenclature Confusion, in order to facilitate the development of open, accessible and grounded Human Development Framework, particularly one that incorporates a sophisticated spirituality the Lightning Path provides its own neutral, non-denominational, unbiased, and modern terminology.

Terms on these pages are Lightning Path terms. Many terms on this page are original and exclusive to the Lightning Path system. Many others are external terms that fit the "non-biased, non-denominational, and modern" requirement Still others are terms the LP has incorporated, but redefined or redefined in a significant way.

A quick note...

This is a rough list. I'm sure I've included some external terms inappropriately, and there is still work to do in refining and defining LP concepts. The resource is constantly evolving. Feedback welcome, but please keep your flames to yourself.

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