Connectivity Principle

Stephen Long

Description

There are two "Worlds" that people live in that determine their quality of life and how they experience reality: the World of Separation, which can be bleak, threatening, isolating, and cold, and the World of Connectivity, which is often colorful, safe, fulfilling, and warm. These two opposing paradigms of existence, which are reflective of two distinct Views, contain the roots and essence of all human problems, as well as the hope and promise for their successful resolution. The wise voices of many are now telling us that we humans have passed the point of no return and are on the verge of either an evolutionary breakthrough in consciousness - or a complete systemic collapse; the urgent need for quickly pulling ourselves together as One has never been more startlingly compelling. Increasing our capacity for Connectivity, both individually and collectively, may be the key to our survival. This book explores these two paradigms of living in and experiencing the world, and the vast Continuum of Views that spans between them. It also offers the Bridge, a six-element personal system of practice for refining one's View and increasing our ability to expand our inherent energetic Connectivity. It also describes a way to safely navigate the Sea of Rules that creates, governs, shapes, and transforms all of our relationships: personal, community, business, and with modern technology. Connectivity is a Co-efficient of Happiness. Very simply, the more Connectivity you have, the happier you will be. Consistently choosing this View and Moral Compass as one's guide for all that one does, says, feels, and thinks, will not only help incrementally increase one's level of happiness, but it will also assist in the process of evolving to one's highest spiritual potential. Adopting the View expressed by The Connectivity Principle can also contribute to the necessary shift in the collective consciousness that could prevent a worldwide societal breakdown, and see us all on the high road to peace, international cooperation, economic security, and advances in our social development that are beyond our current imagination.

Sujets

• Spiritualism
• Mind

Informations

• Publié par: First Edition Design Publishing
• Date de parution: 15 octobre 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781506904740
• Langue: English

Extrait

The ConnectivityPrinciple
Healing the wounds ofseparation

A View of Two Worlds
A bridge
And a sea of rules


Stephen Long

Foreword by Michael Bernard Beckwith

Edited by Cari Markell
“You hold in yourhands a profound invitation: tolive your life with the tender heart of a Buddha, a Christ, an earthly pilgrimwho has the potential to be a change agent in the world. I encourage you toread these pages slowly . Take their wisdom and loving kindnessto heart, letting them guide, inspire, and bless your walk as a precious beinginterconnected in oneness with all other sentient beings.”
Michael BernardBeckwith , Founder, Agape International Spiritual Center; Author of SpiritualLiberation and Life Visioning

“StephenLong’s The Connectivity Principle offers us awide-ranging template for rediscovering the essential connectivity thatunderlines our existence at multiple levels: with all humanity, with the earth,and with the entire universe. Bringing contemplative insights to bear onethics, livelihood, community life, business engagements, and technologicalinnovation, this book offers a key to creating a world marked by greaterkindness, compassion, and mutual respect—all qualities so necessary if we areto live together peacefully on this beautiful planet.”
Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, Buddhist Scholar, Author of The Noble EightfoldPath: Way to the End of Suffering

“This is a book forseekers of all directions, a marvelous integration of great philosophies withmodern disciplines, and a most timely and practical guide for all of us livingin this modern literal web of connectivity. Having been well read, traveled,searched, practiced, and experienced himself, the author shares his thoughtsand advice compassionately with no reservation. This book is an open invitationfor everyone to connect and re-connect. Enjoy it!”
Christie Chang, Ph.D ., President, Sakyadhita International Buddhist WomensOrganization, Taiwan

“Stephen Long is aprolific writer and an important voice in our world, not only of literature,but for the imperative understanding of spiritual principles. His book, TheConnectivity Principle , is a go-to guide that provides an understandingon how we can operate in the world of various religions and races and find thepeace for all. Much-needed in these times. Thank you, Stephen, for this gift tothe world.”
Tess Cacciatore , Founder and Executive Director of Global Women’sEmpowerment Network (GWEN)

“ TheConnectivity Principle is exquisitely written. Jam packed withinformation it is a text book on Enlightenment, describing the Path to self-realization with total clarity and simplicity. Brimming with heartfeltanecdotes, Stephen Long guides the reader on a quest to get in touch with theirhigher self. A must for every spiritual seeker and thoughtful soul looking tofind deeper meaning in their life!”
Paula Fouce , Author, Producer/Director of No Asylum: TheUntold Chapter of Anne Frank’s Story

“Stephen Long's TheConnectivity Principle is so comprehensive, so profound – andyet, so readable. I’m convinced there is a large readership out there that willbe enthusiastic and be able to benefit from the wisdom and the energy thatradiates from this exciting new book.
“I especially love howthe author manages to interweave age-old Eastern wisdom with modern-dayteachings and systems – and point to the one truth that flows so simply andclearly through all of them about Connectivity . Such an importantteaching in today's world.”
Vidya Frazier , Quantum Healer, Author of Awakening to the FifthDimension: A Guide for Navigating the Global Shift

“I have read TheConnectivity Principle twice, and now I’m reading it again. This isone book that I know I will never get tired of; I really love it. It hasbecome a companion, and I feel so much peace whenever I turn the pages and readfrom it. This is definitely a distinguished and captivating book.”
Ravi Baral , Film Director, Founder & Executive Director of MediaAlert & Relief Foundation (MEDAL) , Kathmandu, Nepal

“This book sets a new bar for understanding being connected.Stephen gathered information from the ancient to the modern. This work trulyspeaks to everyone, a rare phenomenon in our time of individualism. His easystory telling style blended with academic resources is an informative joy toread. Provocative and intelligent.”
Barbara Wright, Ph.D ., Psychologist, Author of Metta: The Map, TheFormula, & The Equations

“The ConnectivityPrinciple is one of the mostimportant and influential books that I have ever had the privilege to read. Dr. Stephen Long thoughtfully takes you on a journey through “The Two Worlds”articulating what we all know to be true in the most enlightening way. If youlet it, this book will give you a new perspective on how to approach your lifeand, most importantly, your relationships. The Connectivity Principle is mentorship in written form, and it is the foundation of my personaldevelopment.”
Trevor Clark , Communications Executive

“Congratulationson an impressive piece of work. I enjoyed your incarnations and seeinghow fundamental themes are interwoven in your assimilation of religious traditionsand transpersonal psychology. I was tickled to have been a part of yourjourney. The dualism between connectivity and separation is illuminatingand central to our times. I think it’s because our problems are so bigand complex that only together can we meet them. There are pearls of insightpoetically expressed throughout your book, and I was alsoimpressed by your thoughtfulness on a wide range of issues in the worldand breadth of knowledge generally.
Thanks for theinspiration.”
Mike K. Sayama, Ph.D ., Clinical Psychologist

“ The ConnectivityPrincipal by Dr. Stephen Long takes on the timely and daunting task ofpiecing together a new worldview that brings order to chaos and light to thedarkness within and around us. With great clarity and insight, it succeeds.
“Urgently relevant,this is a must- read book for individual and collective spiritual renewal basedon a profoundly simple idea. We live either in a state of separation from orconnection to each other, our planet and ultimately, our Source. TheConnectivity Principle explores our experiences of separation andconnectivity as states of being, as intimately familiar forces that animate ourown life stories and those that are playing out on the world stage. We areshown that we can shift from the fearful and alienating feelings of separationto those of loving connection to ensure our sustainability, to relieve personalsuffering, and create happiness. The gift of this work is that it is a trueremix. Using the languages of science and spirituality, crossing Eastern andWestern traditions, something new has emerged through Dr. Long’s voice. Hisinsights and practical guidance are as potentially healing to all humanity asthey are to each human heart. Whether you are new to the spiritual path or aveteran seeker, whether you are a pragmatist or a mystic, there is something inthis book for you.”
Shelley Glickstein,Ph.D. , Former Academic Dean

“The ConnectivityPrinciple by Stephen Long takesone’s hand on a stroll amidst the natural entanglements and liberations of thehuman experience upon the waves of realization. For the reader it is the nextcircuit of comprehending meaning for this timeless we share.” MarianneDeniston , President of Marianne Deniston Interior Design

“An absolutely excellentpiece of work; a most wonderful teaching tool.”
Darlene Hutchinson , Real Estate Developer

“I can ’ Connect’ fully with Stephen Long’s The Connectivity Principle because I myself have struggled to put into words what he has done sobeautifully in his new book… I’ve experimented and followed the teachings ofseveral wise teachers, and have come to the same conclusion which Stephen hasdescribed in his book: it all begins with the Right View…
“Much research andthought have gone into the production of this book to so clearly spell out“what is the Right View,” which is followed by why everything is connected andhow we should/can contribute towards a happier world and therefore a happierexistence.
“There are severalsegments of the book I particularly like, such as the section which talks about‘WHO AM I?’…I also like the section on Business Relationships, and I felt theimmediate urge to check how my company’s mission statement measured up with thecommonly found “Code of Greed” and our commitment to Integrity and therefore toThe Connectivity Principle.”
Robin Chong , CEO of I. M. Quarries Limited , Singapore
TheConnectivity Principle, Healing the Wounds of Separation
Copyright©2017 Stephen Long

ISBN 978-1506-904-72-6 HC
ISBN 978-1506-904-73-3 PRINT
ISBN 978-1506-904-74-0 EBOOK

LCCN 2017948991

August 2017

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This book celebrates the
91 st birthdayof my father,
John Bryant Long, Jr.
and the
61 st anniversary
of the ordination of
Bhante Walpola Piyananda
as a Buddhist monk.
It is dedicated
to my brilliant youngstudents
at Dharma VijayaBuddhist Vihara in Los Angeles –
past and present –
in honor of theircontribution
to the development ofthis work.
"Whether we call itan unconscious process, an impersonal Brahman, or a Personal Being of matchlesspower and infinite love, there is a creative force in this universe that worksto bri