A way of being present with ourselves

A way of being present with and to ourselves, is a way also of finding True Refuge an idea that Tara Brach explores in her book of the same name.   In the fifth chapter she exploses a pratice of mindfulness in difficult times.  It is sometimes so challenging for us to be present for these experiences and emotions, and to contain feelings of stuckness or confusion and not be totally possesed by emotions as well.

In her book as an experienced meditator and practitioner of mindfullness, Tara offers the acronym of R.A.I.N. in this situation, each letter a representation of a concept that can help us to show up and be present in the situation to what is going on inside of us.

R = Recognition of what is happening, seeing what is true in your inner life. Are you feeling powerless?  Is there something you don’t like or…