Initiation Healing: Method promoted by author and Reiki Master Rev. Ojela Frank, D.D., author of Life Quest: A Journey into Self. It involves energy activation.

(See also: Initiation Healing, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Initiate. From the Latin Initiatus. The designation of anyone who was received into and had revealed to him the mysteries and secrets of either Masonry or Occultism. In times of antiquity, those who had been initiated into the arcane knowledge taught by the Hierophants of the Mysteries; and in our modern days those who have been initiated by the adepts of mystic lore into the mysterious knowledge, which, notwithstanding the lapse of ages, has yet a few real votaries on earth.

(See also: Initiate, Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary, )

Definition and meaning of Initial Reserve :

Initial Reserve: In life insurance, the reserve at the beginning of any policy year.

(Source: The Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary )

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Violet Flame Initiation: Transformational videotape program that is part of Artainment. It ignites the ascension (Freedom) flame within one and purifies the mind of limiting beliefs.

(See also: Violet Flame Initiation, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

A Theosophical definition of Initiation :

Initiation

In olden times there were seven  - and even ten  - degrees of initiation. Of these seven degrees, three consisted of teachings alone, which formed the preparation, the discipline, spiritual and mental and psychic and physical  - what the Greeks called the katharsis or "cleansing." When the disciple was considered sufficiently cleansed, purified, disciplined, quiet mentally, tranquil spiritually, then he was taken into the fourth degree, which likewise consisted partly of teaching, but also in part of direct personal introduction by the old mystical processes into the structure and operations of the universe, by which means truth was gained by first-hand personal experience. In other words, to speak in plain terms, his spirit-soul, his individual consciousness, was assisted to pass into other planes and realms of being, and to know and to understand by the sheer process of becoming them. A man, a mind, an understanding, can grasp and see, and thereby know, only those things which the individual entity itself is.

After the fourth degree, there followed the fifth and the sixth and the seventh initiations, each in turn, and these consisted of teachings also; but more and more as the disciple progressed  - and he was helped in this development more and more largely as he advanced farther  - there was evolved forth in him the power and faculties still farther and more deeply to penetrate beyond the veils of maya or illusion; until, having passed the seventh or last initiation of all of the manifest initiations, if we may call them that, he became one of those individuals whom theosophists call the mahatmas.

See also: Initiation , Mysticism, Body Mind and Soul

Definition and meaning of Initial Eligibility Period :

Initial Eligibility Period:  The time period during which prospective members can apply for coverage without providing evidence of insurability. (H)

(Source: InsWeb)

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Definition and meaning of Strategic Defense Initiative:

Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)

Popularly known as "Star Wars," President Reagan's strategic defense initiative (SDI) proposed the construction of an elaborate computer-controlled defense system capable of destroying enemy missiles in outer space where they would do no harm.

(Source: Madrid Waddington High School )

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Definition and meaning of Initial Past Service Liability :

Initial Past Service Liability: The actuarial value (single sum) of the past service benefits as of the effective date of the establishment of the plan, or at the date of the latest liberalization. The maximum annual past service contribution allowable for tax deduction is the amount necessary to amortize past service liabilities and other supplementary pension or annuity credits over 10 years. Funding of the past service liability over a period of 30 years (40 in some cases) is required by the Internal Revenue Service under ERISA.

(Source: The Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary )

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Definition and meaning of All Islands Coral Reef Initiative:

All Islands Coral Reef Initiative - a cooperative effort among Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to improve the management of coral reefs in island areas

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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Definition and meaning of ICRI, International Coral Reef Initiative:

ICRI (International Coral Reef Initiative) - an environmental partnership and network that brings all the stakeholders together with the objective of sustainable use and conservation of coral reefs for future generations. ICRI is an informal mechanism that allows representatives of over 80 developing countries with coral reefs to sit in equal partnership with major donor countries and development banks, international environmental and development agencies, scientific associations, the private sector and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to decide on the best strategies to conserve the world's coral reef resources

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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Initiation

1)An event, or doorway, that acts as an expansion or transformation of a person's consciousness. An initiate's consciousness has to some degree been transformed so that he now perceives reality from a higher perspective. There are many types of initiation, either of spiritual or social nature.

2) a ritual that elevates an individual to a higher office in a social or religious organization . (See Spiritual Initiation)

(See also: Initiation, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Definition and meaning of Coral Reef Initiative for the South Pacific:

CRISP (Coral Reef Initiative for the South Pacific) - a French coral reef conservation and sustainable management initiative designed as a vector of regional integration between the developed and developing countries of the Pacific. CRISP pursues the following objectives: gaining a better understanding of coral ecosystems in terms of their biodiversity, current status and functioning; conducting operations to protect and manage coral ecosystems on a broad scale; promoting economic potential based on the biodiversity and use values of coral ecosystems; and sharing information and knowledge, building capacities; and managing local, national and international networks throughout the Pacific

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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initiation (to initiate): Entering into; admission as a member. In Hinduism, initiation from a qualified preceptor is considered invaluable for spiritual progress. Usually the beginning of more advance learning.

See: diksha, shaktipata, sannyasa diksha.

(See also: Initiation, Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)

Definition and meaning of NACRI, Netherlands Antilles Coral Reef Initiative:

NACRI (Netherlands Antilles Coral Reef Initiative) - NACRI was established in 2000 as part of an effort to improve nature conservation and management in the Netherlands Antilles in general, and specifically targeting coral reefs in order to give more attention to, and better coordinate protection of the coral reefs of the islands. Beginning in 2004, NACRI plans to establish a central monitoring node and database for the Netherlands Antilles as part of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN), to complement other existing sub-regional nodes in the Caribbean. A catch survey of reef fisheries in all islands is also planned. The Netherlands Antilles consists of five islands in the Caribbean: Bonaire and Curacao just over 100 km off the Venezuelan mainland, and Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten about 900 km to the north-east in the arc of the Lesser Antilles. The Netherlands Antilles is a so-called territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, although it is an independent state

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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A Theosophical definition of Initiates :

Initiates

Those who have passed at least one initiation and therefore those who understand the mystery-teachings and who are ready to receive them at some future time in even larger measure. Please note the distinction between initiant and initiate. An initiant is one who is beginning or preparing for an initiation. An initiate is one who has successfully passed at least one initiation. It is obvious therefore that an initiate is always an initiant when he prepares for a still higher initiation.

The mystery-teachings were held as the most sacred treasure or possession that men could transmit to their descendants who were worthy postulants. The revelation of these mystery-doctrines under the seal of initiation, and under proper conditions to worthy depositaries, worked marvelous changes in the lives of those who underwent successfully the initiatory trials. It made men different from what they were before they received this spiritual and intellectual revelation. The facts are found in all the old religions and philosophies, if these are studied honestly. Initiation was always spoken of under the metaphor or figure of speech of "a new birth," a "birth into truth," for it was a spiritual and intellectual rebirth of the powers of the human spirit-soul, and could be called in all truth a birth of the soul into a loftier and nobler self-consciousness. When this happened, such men were called "initiates" or the reborn. In India, such reborn men were anciently called dvija, a Sanskrit word meaning "twice-born." In Egypt such initiates or reborn men were called "Sons of the Sun." In other countries they were called by other names.

See also: Initiates , Mysticism, Body Mind and Soul

Initiation

1)An event, or doorway, that acts as an expansion or transformation of a person's consciousness. An initiate's consciousness has to some degree been transformed so that he now perceives reality from a higher perspective. There are many types of initiation, either of spiritual or social nature.

2) a ritual that elevates an individual to a higher office in a social or religious organization . (See Spiritual Initiation)

(See also: Initiation, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Initiation: 1. An event, or doorway, that acts as an expansion or transformation of a person's consciousness. An initiate's consciousness has to some degree been transformed so that he now perceives reality from a higher perspective. There are many types of initiation, either of spiritual or social nature. 2. a ritual that elevates an individual to a higher office in a social or religious organization.

In the case of Reiki also used as a name for the Reiki Attunements.

(See also: Initiation, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

Definition and meaning of Fish Barcode of Life:

Fish Barcode of Life (Fish-BOL) Initiative - a global effort to coordinate an assembly of a standardized reference sequence library for all fish species, one that is derived from voucher specimens with authoritative taxonomic identifications. The benefits of barcoding fishes include facilitating species identification for all potential users, including taxonomists; highlighting specimens that represent a range expansion of known species; flagging previously unrecognized species; and perhaps most importantly, enabling identifications where traditional methods are not applicable.This effort is creating a valuable public resource in the form of an electronic database containing DNA barcodes, images, and geospatial coordinates of examined specimens. The database contains linkages to voucher specimens, information on species distributions, nomenclature, authoritative taxonomic information, collateral natural history information and literature citations

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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Definition and meaning of WW2BW, White Water to Blue Water Initiative:

WW2BW (White Water to Blue Water Initiative) - the White Water to Blue Water (WW2BW) Initiative was formulated in 2002 during the World Summit on Sustainable Development. WW2BW responds to the World SummitÕs ÒOceansÓ agenda with an integrated approach to sustainable use of water resources. In an effort to address water pollution and scarcity, United States government agencies, including the State Department, NOAA, USAID, as well as the United Nations, governments of the Wider Caribbean Region, and a number of non-governmental organizations have come together to plan and implement programs which will lead to the conservation and sustainable management of both freshwater and coastal marine resources in the Caribbean. WW2BW stimulates partnerships to promote integrated watershed and marine-based ecosystems management in support of sustainable development. Four thematic areas are supported: integrated watershed management, marine ecosystem-based management, sustainable tourism, and environmentally sound marine transportation. The outcome of the WW2BW partnership in the Wider Caribbean may serve as the blueprint for future programs on watershed and marine ecosystem-based management in Africa and the South Pacific

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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Bench Dream Symbols:

(Source: Myths - Dreams - Symbols)

Related pages: Dream Symbols, Dream Interpretation, Dream Symbol Bench, Dream Dictionary Bench, Meaning of dreams about Bench, Dream Interpretation Bench, Dream Analysis Bench, Dreaming of Bench

Bench, Procrastinate, Passive role, Passive, Take initiative, Initiative

Crown Dream Symbols:

(Source: Myths - Dreams - Symbols)

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Crown, Praise, Good work, Initiation