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<blockquote class="definition">'''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> by Mike Sosteric as a way to understand and explore the powerful "mystical experiences" (what I call [[Connection Experiences]]) that began occurring for him at that time. Over time it has evolved to be a freely accessible canonical repository of Lightning Path concepts, theories, and hypotheses, as well as relevant/syncretic linkages to the concepts, research, and work of individuals (like  [[Grof, Stanislav|Stanislav Grof]] and traditions.  
'''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.  
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The SpiritWiki is a continually evolving theoretical/scholarly relational "work in progress." At this time, most entries should be considered draft and subject to revision.


The SpiritWiki used MediaWiki and the [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Semantic_MediaWiki Semantic Mediawiki extension] to facilitate easy semantic linking and updating
==Some technical points==


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


Each SpiritWiki is structured into several sections.
* '''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  
* '''Definition''', the first section at the top of every SW entry is the concept definition. This is followed by a varying list of secondary sections including, but not limited to...
* '''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.
* '''Terms''', an optional section included when incorporating external schools of thought. See for example [[Zoroastrianism]]. The section includes all Zoroastrian terms, like [[Vohu Manah]] included in the SpiritWiki  
* '''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]].   
* '''Syncretic Terms''', which are a) terms from other traditions and schools, or b) terms from within the LP corpus that mean the same as the LP term
* '''Non-LP Related Terms''': Non-LP related terms are related terms from outside the LP system.  
* '''Related LP Terms''', Terms from the LP corpus that are closely related to the entry term, and that help elaborate the concept. Note, terms from outside the LP courses, like the theosophical [[[Will-Prayer]], are first linked to the LP concept, and then linked to related terms. If one is in terms that are syncretic with will-prayer, one looks to the syncretic concept [[Force]] and then examines the terms in that entry. This keeps the semantic links manageable.   
* '''Notes''', which is a section that includes commentary, links to research, and anything else that might facilitate consideration and deepen understanding,  
* '''Non-LP Related Terms''', Terms from outside the LP corpus.
* '''Notes''', which is a section that includes commentary, links to additional research, and anything else that can deepen understanding,  
* '''LP Context", a section which links, if appropriate, the current concept or idea from other traditions to LP nomenclature.
* '''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
* '''References''', a complete listing of all books, journals, web pages cited in the SpiritWiki. There as evidence of the effort put into grounding.
 
* Sometimes other sections are included.
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 an evolving theoretical/scholarly work in progress. At this time all entries should be considered draft and subject to revision. For a narrative history of the SpiritWiki, see " Connection 100 – An Auto-Ethnography of My (Mystical) Connection Experiences."<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>
 
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. In the SpiritWiki, canonical definitions of all LP concepts are placed, LP concepts are carefully linked to other LP concepts, and LP concepts are linked to [[Syncretic Terms]] from other traditions. In addition, the history of the concept, when it was created how its definition has changed over time, can be found in the history tab of each SpiritWiki entry.
 
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 by a sociologist to develop a modern, progressive, and grounded [[Connection Framework]] capable of helping people heal and reconnect. It is not the first attempt. Auguste Comte made a pitifully misinformed attempt<ref>Comte, Auguste. The Catechism of Positivism; or, Summary Exposition of the Universal Religion. London: John Chapman, 1852</ref>. [[Edward Carpenter]] also spoke about these issues, but didn't make much systemic progress owing to the primitive communication technologies, undeveloped conceptualizations, etc.     
==Technical==


The SpiritWiki is, if I do say so myself, the most open and accessible connection framework ever conceived.  
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.


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


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Latest revision as of 14:53, 26 August 2023

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[1] 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.

The SpiritWiki is a continually evolving theoretical/scholarly relational "work in progress." At this time, most entries should be considered draft and subject to revision.

Some technical points

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 as evidence of the effort put into grounding.
  • Sometimes other sections are included.

Technical

Note that 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.

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 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
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