Labyrinth of the Spirit: The goal.

	How to use the Labyrinth of the Spirit.
What is the concern?	That question can have different answers. If the concern is not known, #17, the Solution Model, helps to define what that answer might be. If the concern is known, the traversing the Labyrinth of the Spirit is easier. The way to a solution is clearer. And, though each model listed below addresses a different concern, addressing one concern may lead, on a deeper level, to another.
Concerns		1. Insight 2. Extension 3. Objective 4. Resource 5. Knowledge 6. Purpose 7. Relationship 8. Communication 9. Involvement	10. Means 11. Method 12. Verification 13. Performance 14. Leadership 15. Importance 16. Opportunity 17. Solution 18. Revelation

Vocabularies	In #17, the Solution vocabulary was created, then applied to each model. Once having created the solution process, applying it to the different vocabularies of each concern led to the development of a model that explains the rationale of the process. Adapted from pp. 8 to 15 of the "Manual for Teachers" of "A Course in Miracles®*," Model #18 describes the rational human process of awareness to its conclusion.
Positive	#17 was originally designated as the "problem-solving" model. However, "problems" connote negativity, while "solution" connotes positivism, so it is the Solution model.
Integrated	The models are highly integrated. Solving one model's concern leads to the beginning of the next model, but this sequence need not be followed. Each step in a model's process corresponds to the same step in every other model. This correspondence means that the revelation promised in #18 is instantly available. Insights that prove to be spiritual welcome revelation.
Humane	Since humans are complex and individual concerns unique, the models serve as a map of the human condition.
A reference	This may be seen by linking to the spreadsheet containing all the models. (The spread sheet may be printed landscape on 8-1/2 by 14 inch paper, adjusting margins to force printing on two sheets of paper).
An example	If one is not sure of the concern, the Solution model can help. Proceeding on #17, the second step asks "What benefit is desired?" One benefit may be the desire for a beneficial relationship. Then, step #2 of the Relationship model (#7) indicates that the benefit must hold promise. What promise? This can be realized in a number of ways. Step #2 of model #6: Purpose, encourages imagining the ideal. If, in your opinion, it can be accomplished by communicating, model #8: Communication, suggests extending the idea. But if the idea of a relationship is still undefined. Step #3 of the Relationship model says that understanding is important. And, step #3 in the adjacent models indicates that pragmatism is valuable because of the information value in the desired benefit. As a matter of fact, the same step in every model presents the identical idea in a vocabulary that expresses the concern of that model, and they support one another. This way, the vocabulary that best fits suggests the real concern. (The concern may change as the idea is developed. And it may not!)
Value of error	It is important to note the error typical to each model, shown in red. In fact, making an error associated with a certain model may point to the actual concern! Eventually, proceeding under error renders efforts ineffective. For example, seeking solution with denial of a solution is fruitless, as is supporting a false relationship, or having a pre-conceptions when trying to communicate. Link to more examples.
Will and Mind	The Labyrinth's 18 models are in two forms. Two columns are the Will form. Three columns are the Mind form.
The Forms	1. Insight 2. Extension 3. Objective 4. Resource 5. Knowledge 6. Purpose 7. Relationship 8. Communication 9. Involvement	10. Means 11. Method 12. Verification 13. Performance 14. Leadership 15. Importance 16. Opportunity 17. Solution 18. Revelation	1. Insight 2. Extension 3. Objective 4. Resource 5. Knowledge 6. Purpose	7. Relationship 8. Communication 9. Involvement 10. Means 11. Method 12. Verification	13. Performance 14. Leadership 15. Importance 16. Opportunity 17. Solution 18. Revelation
The Will form	The Will form is built on instinctive drives and its resulting behaviors.
The Mind form	When Will behavior fails, the quality of Mind is used. The Mind form uses the Language of Proof to make choices for changing behavior.

	For fundamental principles, link to The Goal For a fundamental error, link to The Fallacy For meaning of the words used, link to Definitions For structure, link to The Process For limitations and potentials, link to Choice For development of the Labyrinth, link to the Foundation To use, link to the Labyrinth
Disclaimer	The Labyrinth of the Spirit is a serious attempt to describe the human condition, it succeeds only when and where helpful. Please feel free to discuss and argue its points, hopefully with a healthy skepticism.
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