Overcoming Fear

The RAIN Method from Shaolin Master | Shi Heng Yi

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Fear is an emotion that can hold us back from living our lives to the fullest.

It can prevent us from taking risks, trying new things, and pursuing our dreams.

But fear doesn’t have to control us.

We can learn to recognize, accept, and overcome our fears.

The RAIN Method

One helpful way to overcome fear is to use the RAIN method.

RAIN stands for:

• Recognize: Acknowledge the emotion of fear when it arises. Don’t try to push it away or suppress it.
• Accept: Don’t judge yourself for feeling fear. Accept the emotion as a natural part of being human.
• Investigate: Ask yourself why the fear is coming up. What triggered it? What are you afraid of?
• Non-identify: Understand that you are not your fear. Fear is a temporary emotion that you can let go of.

How to Use the RAIN Method

1. Pause and take a few deep breaths. Center yourself and focus on your breath. This will help you to calm down and become more aware of your emotions and thoughts.
2. Notice the feeling of fear in…