33. Question Your Thoughts and Beliefs to End Suffering with Byron Katie

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  Byron Katie is a speaker, author, and world-renowned expert on ending suffering and bringing joy to people's lives. She teaches a method of self-inquiry known as The Work. She is the author of multiple bestselling books including: Loving What Is, I Need Your Love—Is That True?, and A Thousand Names for Joy, Question Your Thinking, Change the World, Who Would You Be Without Your Story?, and for children: Tiger, Tiger, Is It True?. You can find her on Twitter @ByronKatie.   EPISODE Is it possible that any pain and suffering you feel is just a projection of your mind, and can be ended, for good? Byron Katie's method, The Work, has helped countless people around the nation to live happier, more peaceful lives, and she believes that everyone can apply her method to create change.   We Discuss: What is The Work, and how has it helped to end pain and suffering. Learning to forgive and finding peace. Why you should always question your thoughts and beliefs. How to become open to change, and in turn, help those around you.     LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life I Need Your Love - Is That True?: How to Stop Seeking Love, Approval, and Appreciation and Start Finding Them Instead A Thousand Names for Joy: Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are Question Your Thinking, Change The World Who would you be without your story? Tiger-Tiger, Is It True?: Four Questions to Make You Smile Again The Work The Institute for The Work The Tools By Phil Stutz and Barry Michels Byron Katie   GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Create a quiet, peaceful space where you can meditate on the four questions and their turnarounds. Write down your feelings and conclusions. 2) Start forgiving people in your life who are causing you pain, even if they are not alive. Forgiveness, letting go, and moving forward has to start within you. 3) Download the free worksheet on TheWork.com, it walks you through the steps of taking care of the entire situation of what you’re thinking and believing to help end suffering.   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook