Rain Heron
A mythical bird made of water, symbolizing weather and nature in Robbie Arnott's novel.
raising capital
The process of raising capital by selling shares or tokens to investors.
RAS
A gene frequently mutated in various cancers, involved in cell division regulation.
regret
Abstract concept referring to feelings of remorse or sorrow for past actions or decisions.
Reindeer
A mythical reindeer that pulls Santa's sleigh, part of Christmas folklore.
relationships
A concept representing the connections and bonds between people.
relaxation
The act or process of calming the mind through meditation practices.
renewable energy
A type of renewable energy source used to produce green ammonia, including solar, wind, and hydropower.
Rerum Novarum
Rerum Novarum is an encyclical issued by the Vatican about human dignity.
resilience
A concept referring to resilience as a trait or quality.
resolve
A concept referring to the ability to make decisions and stick to them with determination
reticular activating system
The reticular activating system, a part of the brain involved in filtering information and focusing attention.
Return to the Land
A community in Arkansas that is the focus of a lawsuit for discriminatory practices.
revenue cycle management
Revenue cycle management in healthcare involves billing, coding, collections, and related financial processes.
ribbis
A biblical and rabbinic term referring to interest or usury in loans, discussed in halachic contexts.
right samadhi
A state of calm and awareness within meditation, leading to wisdom.
Rio Reset
The concept of a global reset involving BRICS nations and displacing the US dollar as the world's reserve currency.
romance scam
A criminal scheme where scammers create fake online profiles to deceive victims into sending money, often exploiting their desire for love.
Roosevelt Corollary
A U.S. foreign policy statement asserting the U.S. right to intervene in Latin America, introduced by Theodore Roosevelt in 1904.
Route 66
A historic highway running from Illinois to California, famous for its cultural significance.
Russia's Shadow Fleet
Russia's covert fleet of oil tankers used to evade sanctions, involved in recent attacks by Ukraine.
sacrifice
A concept emphasizing the importance of sacrifice and giving up certain comforts or habits to achieve goals.
safety
A concept referring to the emotional and physical safety, trust, and respect in a sexual relationship.
Sat
The Sanskrit term that encompasses being, beingness, and absolute truth.
Satanás
The spiritual being opposed to God, often associated with evil and temptation in Christian theology.
Satori
Satori is a Japanese Buddhist term for awakening or enlightenment.
Saturn
Planet associated with the god Ea, linked to wisdom and water in Mesopotamian tradition.
Say It Louder
A mental health initiative aimed at encouraging men to open up about their feelings.
scarcity
A concept referring to the scarcity of resources and its impact on human behavior and society.
sceneager
A demographic group of senior teenagers described as active and engaged in society.
scorpion
A type of arachnid known for its venomous stinger and claws.
Second Amendment
A U.S. constitutional amendment that protects the right to own and carry weapons.
seenager
A demographic group of people aged 55 and over who are still young at heart and active.
self-deception
A concept referring to the act of deceiving oneself, often to avoid uncomfortable truths.
Self Existence
The unmanifested, infinite, and eternal ground of all existence, beyond form and perception.
self-inquiry
The self-inquiry practice aimed at realizing the true nature of consciousness.
semen retention
A practice of semen retention and conscious sexual recirculation to preserve energy and enhance vitality.
Seneca effect
A concept referring to the gradual decline of societal trust and systems, often leading to collapse.
SEPA
SEPA, or Single Euro Payments Area, enables instant euro transfers across European countries.
serenity
The state of calmness and tranquility emphasized as the final goal in the teachings.
Series B
Series B is a funding round in venture capital financing, which PandaDoc completed to scale its operations.
series of tubes
A series of internet tubes, a metaphor for fiber optic data transmission.
serious mental illness
A mental disorder characterized by a range of mental illnesses affecting mood, thinking, and behavior
Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount is a collection of teachings by Jesus found in the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing morality and spirituality.
SET
A model of animal timing behavior credited to John Gibbon, involving internal clocks and memory processes.
set theory
A branch of mathematical logic that studies sets, collections of objects, and their properties.
sex
The act of sexual activity between individuals.
Shavasana
A relaxation pose where the body is lying flat, often used in yoga practice.
shingles virus
Virus that causes shingles, reactivates in nervous system, linked to inflammation and dementia
simulation hypothesis
A scientific theory proposing that space and time are emergent phenomena and not fundamental.