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White Lotus Judith Ragir

White Lotus Judith Ragir

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Tag: “Rain”

The “N” of RAIN – Non-identification, Noting or Nurture

All the previous steps create the conditions to naturally turn towards our experience rather than turning away from it.  We set up ease so that we begin to note or … Continue reading The “N” of RAIN – Non-identification, Noting or Nurture

The “I” of RAIN – Investigation

There are habituated patterns that I would like still like to release.  As I observe these patterns, I’ve noticed the result is often in the category of numbing out or … Continue reading The “I” of RAIN – Investigation

The “A” of “RAIN” – Accept or Allow

What is the difference between resisting our karma and accepting it?  By acceptance, I don’t mean passivity or ignoring.  There is a way to receive what is happening, or karma, … Continue reading The “A” of “RAIN” – Accept or Allow

the “R” of “RAIN” – Recognize

Curiously for me, my practice has been returning to the basic question, “What’s happening right now?” I am using this question as my basis for my mindfulness investigation.  I am … Continue reading the “R” of “RAIN” – Recognize