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'''The 5D's of Toxic Existence''' are [[Diminishment]], [[Dysfunction]], [[Disease]], [[Disconnection]], and [[Death]]. The 5Ds are caused by damage to the [[Physical Unit]] caused specifically by neglect of the [[Seven Essential Needs]].<ref>Sosteric, Mike & Ratkovic, Gina. “It Takes a Village: Advancing Attachment Theory | '''The 5D's of Toxic Existence''' are [[Diminishment]], [[Dysfunction]], [[Disease]], [[Disconnection]], and [[Death]]. The 5Ds are caused by damage to the [[Physical Unit]] caused specifically by neglect of the [[Seven Essential Needs]].<ref>Sosteric, Mike & Ratkovic, Gina. “It Takes a Village: Advancing Attachment Theory and Recovering the Roots of Human Health with the Seven Essential Needs.” Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 2022. https://www.academia.edu/61410417/</ref> | ||
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The | The 5Ds of Toxic Existence on the Lightning Path describe the progressive stages of harm caused by neglecting the [[Seven Essential Needs]], which are crucial for human health, connection, and well-being. The 5Ds are: | ||
[[Disconnection]]: This stage marks the severing of the individual's connection from their Spiritual Ego—the core aspect of themselves that provides higher awareness and purpose. Disconnection, which typically occurs during childhood as a consequence of [[Toxic Socialization]], leaves people feeling empty, lost, or without direction. | |||
[[Diminishment]]: This refers to a reduction of potential and human capacity, which makes individuals less intelligent and capable than they are designed to be. It's caused by various forms of neglect and toxic environments that do not nurture human potential. | |||
[[Dysfunction]]: This stage is characterized by the development of maladaptive and toxic behaviors e.g., working all the time, exploiting others, etc., which further damage the bodily ego and physical unit. | |||
[[Disease]]: The physical and mental damage from earlier stages of neglect leads to disease. Here, reduced immune function and increased susceptibility to both physical and mental illnesses occur. | |||
[[Death]]: The final stage, death, is the inevitable consequence if the cycle of toxic existence is not interrupted. It results from the cumulative effects of diminishment, dysfunction, disease, and disconnection | |||
The 5Ds are a direct consequence of the [[Toxic Socialization]] process implemented by [[System Agent]]s working, wittingly or unwittingly, in service to [[The System]]. | |||
The Lightning Path emphasizes the importance of creating, at the individual and societal level, [[Healing Environment]]s that fulfill all essential human needs. The LP encourages consistent healing and connection practices. | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:19, 27 October 2024
The 5D's of Toxic Existence are Diminishment, Dysfunction, Disease, Disconnection, and Death. The 5Ds are caused by damage to the Physical Unit caused specifically by neglect of the Seven Essential Needs.[1]
The 5Ds
5Ds > Death, Diminishment
Related LP Terms
5Ds of Physical Existence > Healing Environment, Seven Essential Needs, Seven Toxic Needs, Toxic Socialization, Wrong Thought
Non-LP Related Terms
Notes
The 5Ds of Toxic Existence on the Lightning Path describe the progressive stages of harm caused by neglecting the Seven Essential Needs, which are crucial for human health, connection, and well-being. The 5Ds are:
Disconnection: This stage marks the severing of the individual's connection from their Spiritual Ego—the core aspect of themselves that provides higher awareness and purpose. Disconnection, which typically occurs during childhood as a consequence of Toxic Socialization, leaves people feeling empty, lost, or without direction.
Diminishment: This refers to a reduction of potential and human capacity, which makes individuals less intelligent and capable than they are designed to be. It's caused by various forms of neglect and toxic environments that do not nurture human potential.
Dysfunction: This stage is characterized by the development of maladaptive and toxic behaviors e.g., working all the time, exploiting others, etc., which further damage the bodily ego and physical unit.
Disease: The physical and mental damage from earlier stages of neglect leads to disease. Here, reduced immune function and increased susceptibility to both physical and mental illnesses occur.
Death: The final stage, death, is the inevitable consequence if the cycle of toxic existence is not interrupted. It results from the cumulative effects of diminishment, dysfunction, disease, and disconnection
The 5Ds are a direct consequence of the Toxic Socialization process implemented by System Agents working, wittingly or unwittingly, in service to The System.
The Lightning Path emphasizes the importance of creating, at the individual and societal level, Healing Environments that fulfill all essential human needs. The LP encourages consistent healing and connection practices.
Patreon Courses
Related LP Content and Courses
- LP 135 - An Introduction to Wrong Thought - Coming Soon (to be notified, visit https://www.lightningpath.org)
Footnotes
- ↑ Sosteric, Mike & Ratkovic, Gina. “It Takes a Village: Advancing Attachment Theory and Recovering the Roots of Human Health with the Seven Essential Needs.” Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 2022. https://www.academia.edu/61410417/
