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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 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]].
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==See Also==
== Concept Map ==
 
=== Key Terms ===
 
[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a key term::Connection Axes]]}}
 
===Connection Axes===
 
[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axis]]}}
 
===Related LP Terms===
 
[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Connection Axes]]}}
 
===Related Terms===
 
[[Connection Axes]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::Connection Axes]]}}
 
=== 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.
 
== Conceptual Diagram ==
The following diagram shows how every [[Connection Experience]] can be evaluated using five axes:
 
<pre>
            +-----------------------+
            | Connection Experience |
            +-----------------------+
                      |
    +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
    |                |                |                |                |
+---------+      +------------+    +-----------+    +-------------+    +-------------+
| Quality |      | Intensity  |    | Duration  |    | Content    |    | Outcomes    |
+---------+      +------------+    +-----------+    +-------------+    +-------------+
</pre>
 
Each axis provides insight into a different aspect of the connection, helping to fully characterize and understand the experience.
 
 
== 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


[[Connection Axes]] > [[Connection Quality]], [[Connection Intensity]], [[Connection Duration]], [[Connection Content]], and [[Connection Outcomes]].
* A fearful or destabilizing [[Nadir Experience]] would rate:
  * Negative Quality
  * High Intensity
  * Variable Duration
  * Disorienting Content
  * Disruptive Outcome


[[Connection Axes]] ? {{#ask:[[Is a::Connection Axes]]}}
== Why This Matters ==


==Notes==
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.


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


Connection intensity refers to the intensity of the connection to consciousness. Connection intensity ranges from subtle and weak to transformative, enlightening, and overpowering.
== Strategic Significance ==


Connection duration refers to the duration of the CE. The duration may range from only a second or two to several hours.
Strategically, Connection Axes empower individuals to:


Connection content refers to the emotional and intellectual content of the experience. Content may be personal, social, political, economic, or even cosmic.  
* **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.


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.


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== Extended Exploration ==


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* [[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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Latest revision as of 16:47, 5 April 2025

Connection Axes

Connection Axes are the primary aspects of a Connection Experience used to evaluate and categorize the nature and impact of the experience. The LP identifies five connection axes: quality, intensity, duration, content, and outcomes.

Concept Map

Key Terms

Connection Axes >

Connection Axes

Connection Axes > Connection Content, Connection Duration, Connection Intensity, Connection Outcome, Connection Quality

Related LP Terms

Connection Axes > Connection Experience Type, Connection Supplement

Related Terms

Connection Axes >

Theorist Terms

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.

Conceptual Diagram

The following diagram shows how every Connection Experience can be evaluated using five axes: 

            +-----------------------+
            | Connection Experience |
            +-----------------------+
                      |
    +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
    |                 |                 |                 |                 |
+---------+      +------------+     +-----------+     +-------------+    +-------------+
| Quality |      | Intensity  |     | Duration  |     | Content     |    | Outcomes    |
+---------+      +------------+     +-----------+     +-------------+    +-------------+

Each axis provides insight into a different aspect of the connection, helping to fully characterize and understand the experience.


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

 * 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.

Strategic Significance

Strategically, Connection Axes empower individuals to:

  • **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.

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

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