Add a note about customizing the initial REPL namespace

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diff --git a/doc/using_the_repl.md b/doc/using_the_repl.md
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@@ -220,6 +220,16 @@ section of your Leiningen project's configuration.
 :repl-options {:init (set! *print-length* 50)}
 ```
 
+#### Customizing the initial REPL namespace
+
+Normally the CIDER REPL will start with the `user` namespace.
+You can supply a default value for REPL sessions via the `repl-options` section
+of your Leiningen project's configuration.
+
+```clojure
+:repl-options {:init-ns 'my-ns}
+```
+
 #### Customizing newline interaction
 
 Ordinarily <kbd>Return</kbd> sends a form for evaluation meaning entering a