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'''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> as a way to understand and explore "mystical experiences" (herein referred to as [[Connection Experiences]]). 


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]]. 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.  
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.


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.  


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 linkgages are provided in the '''Notes''' section of each SpiritWiki page, with additional linkages provided in the Discussion tab. As I gradually build up the "references" section of the site, we continue to work on adding concepts and refining hierarchies and linkages.
'''The SpiritWiki needs you.''' You can contribute your expertise by helping us build up our terms database. For example, if you are a student of or expert in the Sufi religion, you can add Sufism's concepts and theories to the SpiritWiki so they can be internally defined and linked. You can also help by adding citations and research links to various SpiritWiki concepts. If you would like to contribute, email [email protected]


Some additional notes:
==Structure ==


* The SpiritWiki is an online theoretical/scholarly work in progress. At this time all entries should be considered draft and subject to revision.
Each SpiritWiki entry is structured into several sections, a mandatory definition and one or more optional sections, listed below.  


* The SpiritWiki is organized as a contained hypertext memex (Bush, 1945) of concepts and ideas.  
* '''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 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]].
* '''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 corpus.
* '''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


* The SpiritWiki is an attempt to develop a [[New Energy Spirituality]] which combines [[Science]] and [[Authentic Spirituality]]
Sometimes other sections are included. For example, the [[Transpersonal Realm]] is one of three [[Dimensions of the Psyche]] identified by Groff. The entry includes a second section that lists these three dimensions. These related terms could technically go into the section on related terms, but they are removed to improve granularity and interlinking.


* To use the SpiritWiki like a textbook, visit the [[Main Page]] page and browse.
==Notes==


If you have questions about the SpiritWiki, email spiritwiki @ lightningpath.org  
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.
 
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 attempt to develop a modern, progressive, and grounded [[Connection Framework]] capable of helping people heal and reconnect. It is not the first modern attempt. See for example the [[Arica School]] by [[Oscar Ichazo]].


==Citation and Legal==
==Citation and Legal==
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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 religious 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 14:47, 17 March 2023

The SpiritWiki is the canonical repository of all things Lightning Path. It was started back in 2007[1] as a way to understand and explore "mystical experiences" (herein referred to as Connection Experiences).

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

The SpiritWiki is an evolving theoretical/scholarly work in progress. At this time, all entries should be considered draft and subject to revision.

The SpiritWiki needs you. You can contribute your expertise by helping us build up our terms database. For example, if you are a student of or expert in the Sufi religion, you can add Sufism's concepts and theories to the SpiritWiki so they can be internally defined and linked. You can also help by adding citations and research links to various SpiritWiki concepts. If you would like to contribute, email [email protected]

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 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.
  • 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 corpus.
  • 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

Sometimes other sections are included. For example, the Transpersonal Realm is one of three Dimensions of the Psyche identified by Groff. The entry includes a second section that lists these three dimensions. These related terms could technically go into the section on related terms, but they are removed to improve granularity and interlinking.

Notes

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.

The SpiritWiki is organized as a hypertext memex[2] of concepts and ideas. The SpiritWiki works in conjunction with hypertext courseware provided by the LP Instructional Curriculum.

The SpiritWiki is an attempt to develop a modern, progressive, and grounded Connection Framework capable of helping people heal and reconnect. It is not the first modern attempt. See for example the Arica School by Oscar Ichazo.

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 religious 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. Bush, Vannevar. “As We May Think.” The Atlantic Monthly 1945, no. July (1945)