Extraordinary Paths

General Theory of Extraordinary Paths

This article summarizes the general understanding in modern comparative path studies of extraordinary paths, the power of difference, power systems, the modern nine-level depth system, apex beings, and Great Beings. Different civilizations retain their own terminology, rituals, realm names, and manifestations of power; this article uses cross-traditional language to describe the underlying relationships that can be meaningfully 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.