Spectrum of Development

In my latest model of development, I now include 8 bands - where a band represents the most general classification of stages - in total. And as each of these bands then contains three main levels, this leads to a model containing 24 major levels. Then in my holistic binary approach to development, the nature of all these levels is dynamically defined in both linear (1) and circular (0) terms, allowing for unique configurations with respect to differentiation and integration respectively. I also define sub-levels (usually 3 within each level). Then a key distinction is made as between the 3 main polarities of experience, external/internal whole/part and form/emptiness. And again in dynamic interactive terms, these polarities combine notions of relative independence (where the poles are separated) and relative interdependence (where the poles are viewed in a complementary manner) respectively. The first polarity set (external/internal) leads to the view of stages as relating inte

When one looks at the stages of development from a social perspective, one would have to conclude that "average" attainment remains quite low (in terms of the full potential spectrum). Therefore from one perspective, one could conclude for most individuals - certainly in Western society - that development plateaus significantly with the stages of Band 2. This of course is not to deny that such individuals may be highly capable and talented and occasionally reach (at least with respect to some abilities) more advanced bands. However one would have to conclude that very few indeed achieve sustained experience of the contemplative or radial stages. This in turn creates an important difficulty for any rare individual who feels called - even from an early age - to significantly move on to these advanced stages. For in attempting to do so, one is placing oneself outside the norms of conventional society, where perhaps for the remainder of one's life, one must be will

In yesterday's entry I was at pains to portray that with Band 5 development both ascent and descent become equally associated with "higher" super-conscious and "lower" sub-conscious development respectively. And as the complementary dynamic nature of both aspects becomes ever better appreciated, the very notion of "higher" and "lower" with respect to development eventually melts away (with both terms understood in a merely secondary relative fashion). This paves the way for true radial development, where all experience emanates directly from a spiritual centre of being, which equally is understood as the physical centre of the entire universe. And there are remarkable links here with the true nature of the number system. Thus, corresponding to super-conscious ascent, I discovered the great importance of the qualitative holistic notion of number as dimension (associated with the Zeta 2 zeros). In other words the "higher" lev

The proper dynamics of both ascent and descent with respect to spiritual development are subtler than commonly realised. For example, I have characterised Band 3 as a model of the spiritual ascent towards a formless type of transcendence. However even during Band 3, I had become deeply aware of a corresponding form of descent that was taking place. So whereas the ascent was then associated with the unfolding of the "higher" stages of super-conscious development, the descent was associated with the corresponding unravelling of "lower" immanent stages of sub-conscious behaviour. Thus I was already strongly aware then of the complementary nature of both the "ascent" and "descent", assuming that full spiritual union would gradually emerge with the completion of Band 3 (with transcendent and immanent directions of spirituality then be fully reconciled). However whereas aware of this requirement at a conscious level of understanding, I was o