~ Initiation and the Ladder to Enlightenment ~ Spiritual initiations are the benchmarks of development upon the ladder of evolution, and each can be viewed as a portal leading to enlightenment. Every initiation indicates that the soul has taken a measure of control over some facet of the personality (ego).  They are known and proven markers of spiritual attainment, each representing a stepping stone toward becoming a Master of Wisdom.  It is therefore true to say that initiations represent The…