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The term '''Connection Practice''' refers to the regular and disciplined daily practice of [[Connection]]. Connection Practice consists of the [[3Ps of Connection Practice]], [[Connection Preparation]], [[Connection Procedure]]s, and [[Connection Processing]].
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==The 3Ps of Connection Practice==
A '''Connection Practice''' (a.k.a. Connection Technique) is any technique, such as meditation, mantras, relaxation, mindfulness, etc., that can a) open and enhance your connection to [[Consciousness]]/[[Highest Self]] and b) enable better control of the Flow that ensues.
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==Notes==
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The careful and guided use of [[Connection Supplements]] can facilitate connection practice.
 
==Syncretic Terms==
 
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The [[Lightning Path]] provides several neurolinguistic tools (i.e. meditations, visualization, and mantras) [https://www.lightningpath.org/tools/] that can be used at various stages in the process to facilitate greater connection.
==Related LP Terms==
Emanuel Swedenborg cites "hypoventilation" as a technique used to facilitate a low level [[Connection]] (Dole & Kiven, 1997).


==See Also==
[[Connection Practice]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Connection Practice]]}}


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==Non-LP Related Terms==


==Further Reading==
[[Connection Practice]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::Connection Practice]]}}


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==Notes==
[[File:Connection Practice.png|alt=A map of Connection Practice and related concepts|thumb|Connection Practice Map]]


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"Chants, spells, dancing around a fire, burning candles, the smoke and smell of incense, are all means to awaken the 'deep mind'--to arouse high emotions, enforce concentration, and facilitate entry into an altered state. Again, Bonewits has said some of the most sensible words on this subject, observing that 'mandalas,' 'sigils,' 'pentacles,' and 'yantras' are all pictures to stimulate the sense of sight; 'mudras' or 'gestures' stimulate the kinesthetic sense; 'mantras' or 'incantations' [and prayers] stimulate the sense of hearing. The use of props, costumes, and scenery can also be seen as a method of stimulating the senses. In addition, drugs, alcohol, breathing exercises, and sexual techniques can serve to alter one's state of consciousness. According to Bonewits, these techniques function in the same way for a Witch or a ceremonial magician as for a Native American shaman or a Catholic priest. To say that these methods never cause psychic and psychological change ni the people involved is as absurd as other common attitudes--that certain religions have a monopoly on these experiences and that certain religions worship 'God' while others worship 'demons.' These techniques have existed for thousands of years and were developed by human beings for the purpose of widening their perceptions of reality, and changing their relationship to the world."


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Mystics often use language and metaphor in a special way, in an effort to trigger enlightenment in others.<ref>Organ, Troy. “The Language of Mysticism.” The Monist 47, no. 3 (1963): 417–33.</ref> 


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Connection Practices combined with [[Connection Appliances]], like the [[TOSAS]], and the careful and guided use of [[Connection Supplements]] can facilitate transformative [[Connection]]


==References==
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Dole, G. F., & Kirven, R. H. (1997). A Scientist Explores Spirit: A Biography of Emanuel Swedenborg. Pennsylvania: Chrysalis books.
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Latest revision as of 16:44, 27 February 2024

The term Connection Practice refers to the regular and disciplined daily practice of Connection. Connection Practice consists of the 3Ps of Connection Practice, Connection Preparation, Connection Procedures, and Connection Processing.

The 3Ps of Connection Practice

3Ps of Connection Practice > Connection Preparation, Connection Procedure, Connection Processing, Filter Tuning

Syncretic Terms

Connection Practice > Mysticism, Spiritual Exercises, Technologies of the Sacred

Related LP Terms

Connection Practice > 3Ps of Connection Practice, Archetypal Revision, Boundary Visualization, Connection, Connection Coach, Connection Experience Type, Connection Practice, Connection Space, Connection Supplement, Connection Therapist, Connection Visualization, Creation Practice, Flow Control, LP Stages of Attainment, Lightning Path Connection Practice

Non-LP Related Terms

Connection Practice > Dhikr, Fear, Lightning Path Curriculum, Shraddha, Spirituality

Notes

A map of Connection Practice and related concepts
Connection Practice Map

"Chants, spells, dancing around a fire, burning candles, the smoke and smell of incense, are all means to awaken the 'deep mind'--to arouse high emotions, enforce concentration, and facilitate entry into an altered state. Again, Bonewits has said some of the most sensible words on this subject, observing that 'mandalas,' 'sigils,' 'pentacles,' and 'yantras' are all pictures to stimulate the sense of sight; 'mudras' or 'gestures' stimulate the kinesthetic sense; 'mantras' or 'incantations' [and prayers] stimulate the sense of hearing. The use of props, costumes, and scenery can also be seen as a method of stimulating the senses. In addition, drugs, alcohol, breathing exercises, and sexual techniques can serve to alter one's state of consciousness. According to Bonewits, these techniques function in the same way for a Witch or a ceremonial magician as for a Native American shaman or a Catholic priest. To say that these methods never cause psychic and psychological change ni the people involved is as absurd as other common attitudes--that certain religions have a monopoly on these experiences and that certain religions worship 'God' while others worship 'demons.' These techniques have existed for thousands of years and were developed by human beings for the purpose of widening their perceptions of reality, and changing their relationship to the world."

Mystics often use language and metaphor in a special way, in an effort to trigger enlightenment in others.[1]

Connection Practices combined with Connection Appliances, like the TOSAS, and the careful and guided use of Connection Supplements can facilitate transformative Connection

Related LP Courses

Footnotes

  1. Organ, Troy. “The Language of Mysticism.” The Monist 47, no. 3 (1963): 417–33.