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This trail is designed to take you to a place where you have a basic understanding of the [[Adaptation|Beacon of Adaptation]], including the Lenses of Impermanence, Non-Attachment, Non-Seeking, Non-Aversion and Equanimity, as well as the Credo of Embrace the Change.  Once you've completed this trail, it is recommended you read through the content on the [[Adaptation]] page.
This trail is designed to take you to a place where you have a basic understanding of the [[Adaptation|Beacon of Adaptation]], including the Lenses of Impermanence, Non-Attachment, Non-Seeking, Non-Aversion and Equanimity, as well as the Credo of Embrace the Change.  Once you've completed this trail, it is recommended you read through the content on the [[Adaptation]] page.


== Step 1 - Learn About Impermanence ==
== Waypoint 1 - Learn About Impermanence ==
During this step, you will get a chance to see the difference between seeing something as solid, steady, permanent as opposed to transient, ephemeral, impermanent.  This is the first step in becoming a Learner in the Beacon of Adaptation.
At this Waypoint, you will get a chance to see the difference between seeing something as solid, steady, permanent as opposed to transient, ephemeral, impermanent.  This is the first step in becoming a Learner in the Beacon of Adaptation.


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* ''Think About How Things Won't Last:'' Did you feel a shift in perception as you thought about the water's impermanence, and even how the bottle itself is going to change and decay over time?
* ''Think About How Things Won't Last:'' Did you feel a shift in perception as you thought about the water's impermanence, and even how the bottle itself is going to change and decay over time?


== Step 2 - Learn About Non-Seeking ==
== Waypoint 2 - Learn About Non-Seeking ==
During this step, you'll experiment with cravings and how they affect your thoughts and emotions.  Recognizing Craving is one aspect of preparing to understand Non-Seeking.
At this Waypoint, you'll experiment with cravings and how they affect your thoughts and emotions.  Recognizing Craving is one aspect of preparing to understand Non-Seeking.


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* ''Being Pulled vs Thinking:'' Were you able to distinguish between the Pulling and the Thoughts?
* ''Being Pulled vs Thinking:'' Were you able to distinguish between the Pulling and the Thoughts?


== Step 3 - Learn About Non-Aversion ==
== Waypoint 3 - Learn About Non-Aversion ==
In this step, you will practice both experiencing and being patient with aversive sensations.
At this waypoint, you will practice both experiencing and being patient with aversive sensations.


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