Irimi Meditation for Facing Difficulties

The Irimi meditation practice is inspired by the Aikido (a traditional Japanese martial art) principle of moving into the realm of adversity instead of away from it when facing a challenging situation.
The IRIMI meditation includes four stages.
Stage 1 - BALANCE: Center yourself and cultivate a mental state of openness and non-judgment
Stage 2 - QUESTION: Ask yourself questions about the challenge to uncover potentially hidden beliefs and theories about the event’s causes
Stage 3 - COUNTERFACTUAL THINKING: Look for evidence of the opposite of our original beliefs and theories.
Stage 4 - NEW OPTIONS: With this more flexible and open-minded interpretation, consider testing these alternative interpretations through new action options as you move back into your life
This practice is part of the Mindfulness-Based Strategic Awareness Training (MBSAT) developed by Juan H. Young (2023).