R.A.I.N. Meditation Practice

R.A.I.N. is a mindfulness practice that is typically applied to unpleasant, uncomfortable, or upsetting thoughts, feelings, and sensations. RAIN is an acronym that incorporates the core teachings of mindfulness, and instructs us to Recognize, Accept, Investigate, and Not-identify with difficult thoughts, feelings, sensations, urges, cravings, etc. Approaching painful stimuli in this way can transform them into more workable, revealing experiences.

Practicing RAIN can also prevent unhelpful responses, such as rumination or acting out.