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<blockquote class="definition">'''The SpiritWiki''' began way back in 2007 as a sort of scholarly notebook where I could figure out, work through, and sort all the information I gleaned from my many early [[Connection Experiences]]<ref>Read all about it here 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>  Since then it has developed into a research resource that I use to organize my thinking and finally as the integrating hub that links the [[Lightning Path]] together.  
<blockquote class="definition">The '''SpiritWiki''' is the central knowledge repository of the [[Lightning Path]]. It is an open-access, evolving, and structured resource designed to provide clear, concise, and research-backed information on topics related to [[Human Development]]. The SpiritWiki is built on the premise that spirituality, psychology, education, and sociology are interconnected, and it seeks to demystify and systematize knowledge in these fields to support personal and collective growth.


The SpiritWiki is a continually evolving theoretical/scholarly relational "work in progress." At this time, most entries should be considered draft and subject to [possibly even heavy] revision.  
Unlike mainstream spiritual and academic resources, which are often fragmented, ideological, or obscured by elitism, the SpiritWiki aims for clarity, accessibility, and integration. It provides a structured, logical, and empirically informed framework that aligns with the [[Lightning Path Human Development Framework]] (HDF) and the [[Pathfinder Educational Model]] (PEM).The SpiritWiki is the canonical, semantically interlinked repository of all [[Pathfinder]] and [[Lightning Path]] concepts. The SpiritWiki is also a continually evolving theoretical/scholarly relational "work in progress." At this time, most entries should be considered draft and subject to [possibly even heavy] revision.
 
The SpiritWiki is an example of a disciplinary [[Semantic Web]].
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==LP Curriculum==
==The Pathfinder Educational Model==
 
The SpiritWiki is an important part of the Pathfinder Pedagogical Framework


[[LP Curriculum]] > {{#ask:[[Is::LP Curriculum]]}}
[[Pathfinder Pedagogical Framework]] > {{#ask:[[Is an element of::PEM]]}}


==Elements of The Lightning Path==
==Elements of The Lightning Path==
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* '''Notes''', which is a section that includes commentary, links to research, and anything else that might facilitate consideration and deepen understanding,  
* '''Notes''', which is a section that includes commentary, links to research, and anything else that might facilitate consideration and deepen understanding,  
* '''Footnotes''', citations and notes from the entry
* '''Footnotes''', citations and notes from the entry
* '''References''', a complete listing of all books, journals, web pages cited in the SpiritWiki. There as evidence of the effort put into grounding.
* '''References''', a complete listing of all books, journals, web pages cited in the SpiritWiki. There is evidence of the effort put into grounding.
* Sometimes other sections are included.
* Sometimes other sections are included.
==Notes==
=== '''Purpose & Scope''' ===
The SpiritWiki is designed to:
# '''Systematize Knowledge'''
#* Provides clear, interconnected definitions of key concepts related to sociology, psychology, spirituality, human potential, and transformation.
#* Organizes historical, philosophical, and scientific insights into an accessible, logically structured format.
# '''Challenge Misinformation & Ideological Distortion'''
#* Exposes misconceptions, distortions, and ideological barriers that prevent genuine healing and empowerment.
#* Examines how spiritual, educational, and social systems have been manipulated for control rather than liberation.
# '''Support Healing & Human Development'''
#* Integrates scientific research, personal development, and [[Connection Practices|connection practices]] into a cohesive framework for growth.
#* Provides a structured path to overcoming [[Toxic Socialization]] and reconnecting with one’s full [[Human Potential]].
# '''Facilitate Real-World Application'''
#* Unlike purely theoretical resources, the SpiritWiki is action-oriented, guiding individuals and communities toward practical transformation.
#* Informs education, governance, social organization, and planetary stewardship.
=== '''The SpiritWiki & The Pathfinder Educational Model (PEM)''' ===
The SpiritWiki is a foundational component of the [[Pathfinder Educational Model]] (PEM), serving as:
* A Structured, Logical, and Empirical Resource – Ensuring that Pathfinder learning materials are clear, interlinked, and continuously updated.
* A Knowledge Base for Critical Thinking & Consciousness Expansion – Helping learners break free from ideological conditioning and develop critical consciousness.
* A Support Tool for Healing-Centered Pedagogy – Providing scientifically and spiritually informed pathways to healing, empowerment, and full self-actualization.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ SpiritWiki vs. Traditional Knowledge Systems
! Traditional Knowledge Sources !! SpiritWiki
|-
| '''Fragmented & Disconnected''' – Concepts are often isolated, requiring extensive effort to synthesize. || '''Integrated & Interconnected''' – Knowledge is structured into a **cohesive framework** that connects related ideas.
|-
| '''Obscured by ideology''' – Spiritual and academic sources often **distort information to serve elite interests**. || '''Transparent & Critical''' – Challenges **misinformation, ideological bias, and manipulative distortions**.
|-
| '''Exclusionary & Elitist''' – Knowledge is often **locked behind paywalls, complex language, or institutional gatekeeping**. || '''Accessible & Open** – Designed for **everyone**, using **clear language and freely available content**.
|-
| '''Theoretical & Abstract''' – Focuses on **concepts without application**, limiting real-world impact. || '''Action-Oriented & Transformative''' – Knowledge is structured to **empower individuals and drive societal change**.
|}


==Technical==
==Technical==


Note that the SpiritWiki uses MediaWiki software and the [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Semantic_MediaWiki Semantic Mediawiki extension] to facilitate easy semantic linking and updating.
The SpiritWiki uses MediaWiki software and the [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Semantic_MediaWiki Semantic Mediawiki extension] to facilitate easy semantic linking and updating.


==Citation and Legal==
==Citation and Legal==


Treat this resource like an online monograph or textbook. You can freely use information in this SpiritWiki, but acknowledgement (citation, direct linking, etc.) are required.  
Treat this resource like an online monograph or textbook. You can freely use information in this SpiritWiki, but acknowledgement (citation, direct linking, etc.) are required.  
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For more on the SpiritWiki and its relation to [[Pathfinder Educational Model]], see
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Revision as of 13:58, 15 March 2025

SpiritWiki

The SpiritWiki is the central knowledge repository of the Lightning Path. It is an open-access, evolving, and structured resource designed to provide clear, concise, and research-backed information on topics related to Human Development. The SpiritWiki is built on the premise that spirituality, psychology, education, and sociology are interconnected, and it seeks to demystify and systematize knowledge in these fields to support personal and collective growth.

Unlike mainstream spiritual and academic resources, which are often fragmented, ideological, or obscured by elitism, the SpiritWiki aims for clarity, accessibility, and integration. It provides a structured, logical, and empirically informed framework that aligns with the Lightning Path Human Development Framework (HDF) and the Pathfinder Educational Model (PEM).The SpiritWiki is the canonical, semantically interlinked repository of all Pathfinder and Lightning Path concepts. The SpiritWiki is also a continually evolving theoretical/scholarly relational "work in progress." At this time, most entries should be considered draft and subject to [possibly even heavy] revision.

The SpiritWiki is an example of a disciplinary Semantic Web.

The Pathfinder Educational Model

The SpiritWiki is an important part of the Pathfinder Pedagogical Framework

Pathfinder Pedagogical Framework > Pathfinder Network, Pathfinder Pedagogical Foundations

Elements of The Lightning Path

The SpiritWiki is an important element of the Lightning Path

The Lightning Path > LP Research Program, LP Socials, LP Techniques and Practices

Related LP Terms

SpiritWiki > Knowledge System

Non-LP Related Terms

SpiritWiki >

Structure

Each SpiritWiki entry is structured into several sections, a mandatory definition and one or more optional sections, listed below.

  • Definition: The definition section provides the canonical definition of a term.
  • Terms: The terms section is included when incorporating external schools of thought. See for example Zoroastrianism. The terms section includes a link to all Zoroastrian terms, like Vohu Manah, included in the SpiritWiki
  • Syncretic Terms: Syncretic terms are a) terms from other traditions and schools or b) terms from within the LP corpus, that mean the same or close to the same thing as the LP term. Thus the terms soul, higher self, and atman are syncretic (mean approximately the same thing) as the LP term Spiritual Ego. Syncretic terms are also relational terms. They show how a concept or idea like "spiritual ego" is manifested in different land and social contexts.
  • Related LP Terms: Related LP terms are terms from the LP corpus that are closely related to the current term. For example, the entry for Spiritual Ego lists several LP related terms, like Bodily Ego, Monadic Intensification, and Physical Unit.
  • Non-LP Related Terms: Non-LP related terms are related terms from outside the LP system.
  • Notes, which is a section that includes commentary, links to research, and anything else that might facilitate consideration and deepen understanding,
  • Footnotes, citations and notes from the entry
  • References, a complete listing of all books, journals, web pages cited in the SpiritWiki. There is evidence of the effort put into grounding.
  • Sometimes other sections are included.

Notes

Purpose & Scope

The SpiritWiki is designed to:

  1. Systematize Knowledge
    • Provides clear, interconnected definitions of key concepts related to sociology, psychology, spirituality, human potential, and transformation.
    • Organizes historical, philosophical, and scientific insights into an accessible, logically structured format.
  2. Challenge Misinformation & Ideological Distortion
    • Exposes misconceptions, distortions, and ideological barriers that prevent genuine healing and empowerment.
    • Examines how spiritual, educational, and social systems have been manipulated for control rather than liberation.
  3. Support Healing & Human Development
  4. Facilitate Real-World Application
    • Unlike purely theoretical resources, the SpiritWiki is action-oriented, guiding individuals and communities toward practical transformation.
    • Informs education, governance, social organization, and planetary stewardship.

The SpiritWiki & The Pathfinder Educational Model (PEM)

The SpiritWiki is a foundational component of the Pathfinder Educational Model (PEM), serving as:

  • A Structured, Logical, and Empirical Resource – Ensuring that Pathfinder learning materials are clear, interlinked, and continuously updated.
  • A Knowledge Base for Critical Thinking & Consciousness Expansion – Helping learners break free from ideological conditioning and develop critical consciousness.
  • A Support Tool for Healing-Centered Pedagogy – Providing scientifically and spiritually informed pathways to healing, empowerment, and full self-actualization.
SpiritWiki vs. Traditional Knowledge Systems
Traditional Knowledge Sources SpiritWiki
Fragmented & Disconnected – Concepts are often isolated, requiring extensive effort to synthesize. Integrated & Interconnected – Knowledge is structured into a **cohesive framework** that connects related ideas.
Obscured by ideology – Spiritual and academic sources often **distort information to serve elite interests**. Transparent & Critical – Challenges **misinformation, ideological bias, and manipulative distortions**.
Exclusionary & Elitist – Knowledge is often **locked behind paywalls, complex language, or institutional gatekeeping**. Accessible & Open** – Designed for **everyone**, using **clear language and freely available content**.
Theoretical & Abstract – Focuses on **concepts without application**, limiting real-world impact. Action-Oriented & Transformative – Knowledge is structured to **empower individuals and drive societal change**.


Technical

The SpiritWiki uses MediaWiki software and the Semantic Mediawiki extension to facilitate easy semantic linking and updating.

Citation and Legal

Treat this resource like an online monograph or textbook. You can freely use information in this SpiritWiki, but acknowledgement (citation, direct linking, etc.) are required.

Related LP Content and Courses

Patreon Units

For more on the SpiritWiki and its relation to Pathfinder Educational Model, see

Lightning Path (2024). Parent/Teacher Training. LP 4.7. https://www.patreon.com/collection/640726

Citation and Legal

Treat the SpiritWiki as an open-access online monograph or structured textbook. You may freely use information in the SpiritWiki; however, attribution, citation, and/or direct linking are ethically required.

Footnotes



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