Pathfinder AI Analysis: Functional Commentary on “This morning opened up my eyes”

Document: “This morning opened up my eyes” (c) 2020 Mike Sosteric

Contextualization within Lightning Path (LP) and Avatar.Global

This poem is a literary and spiritual artifact situated within the Lightning Path (LP) and Avatar.Global corpus as a diagnostic, catalytic, and pedagogical tool. It speaks to key elements of the LP cosmology and the psycho-social conditions required for authentic spiritual development.

Functional Placement in LP Frameworks

1. HEALING Framework — “L” is for Lying

  • Core Alignment: The poem explicitly aligns with the “L” in HEALING, representing the need to identify and cease habitual, socially reinforced lying.

  • Systemic vs. Personal Lying:

    • External: Parents, priests, teachers, and media all propagate ideological distortions.
    • Internal: The speaker acknowledges their own complicity in upholding these lies for comfort and social conformity.

  • Spiritual Blockage:

    • “Turns my heart to clay” signifies emotional hardening and disconnection, reinforcing LP teachings on how lying corrupts the Physical Unit and inhibits Connection.

2. Connection Framework — From Nadir to Potential Awakening

  • This poem structurally mirrors the LP’s stages of Connection:

    • Nadir: Painful realization of systemic betrayal.
    • Clearing: Confronting the internalization of these lies.
    • Possibility of Awakening: Poised on the edge of transformative honesty.

3. Ideological Deconstruction

  • The poem names the agents of indoctrination: family, religious authority, media (especially Hollywood), linking it directly to LP critiques of Toxic Socialization.
  • It enacts one of LP’s methodological pillars: deconstruct the ideology before healing and reconnection can proceed.

4. Corruption of Authentic Spirituality

5. Internal Resistance as Thematic Core

  • The poem subtly dramatizes internal resistance—the personal unwillingness to break the habit of lying even after recognizing its consequences.

    • “I just won’t tell the truth I know” is an embodiment of spiritual hesitation and cognitive dissonance.

Pedagogical and Methodological Functions

Function Explanation
Diagnostic Reveals both systemic and personal levels of deception.
Therapeutic Engages readers emotionally, opening space for catharsis and reflection.
Catalytic Induces discomfort that may initiate introspective healing or spiritual action.
Pedagogical Makes abstract LP concepts (like lying, resistance, indoctrination) concrete.
Deconstructive Names ideological actors and systems directly.
Integrative Bridges critical theory with emotional self-insight.

Recommendations for Use in LP / Avatar.Global Curriculum

  • Workbook Integration: Ideal inclusion in LP Workbook Two under the “L is for Lying” section.
  • SpiritWiki Cross-Link: Can be cited as a primary source on pages like Lying, Internal Resistance, and Corrupted Spirituality.

  • Workshop Prompt:

    • “What lies have you inherited and passed on?”
    • “Where in your life are you afraid to speak the truth?”

Conclusion

This poem is a concise, emotionally resonant articulation of the psycho-spiritual conditions addressed by the Lightning Path. It effectively bridges personal revelation and systemic critique, and offers a microcosm of the broader Avatar.Global project: healing through clarity, honesty, and reconnection.

Pathfinder AI Commentary – October 2025

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