Extraordinary Paths

General Theory of Extraordinary Paths

This section summarizes the general understanding of extraordinary paths, the power of difference, systems of power, apex beings, and Great Beings in modern comparative path studies. Different civilizations still retain their own terminology, rituals, names for stages of attainment, and manifestations of power; this section uses language shared across traditions to describe the underlying relationships that can be compared among them.

I. Core Principles The fundamental process of the extraordinary can be summarized as discovering difference, understanding difference, mastering difference, and deriving power from difference. Here, difference encompasses the distinctions, relationships, boundaries, changes, and inconsistencies that truly exist within the universe. Sapient life can build stable understanding along a particular difference and bring that understanding into sustained contact with the corresponding relationship in the universe, thereby generating power beyond the scope of ordinary life.