Being Gay-A Journey into Self-Acceptance

Man: "I am angry, confused, hurt, and disappointed with church and government leaders because they don't accept me as natural, equal, and worthy."
Katie: "They don't accept you as natural"-is that true?
In this wonderfully intimate public session, Katie supports the inquiry of a gay man into his beliefs about himself and those around him. My mom once said ... the biggest disappointment would be if one of my children were gay. Katie: And who believed it?
This video makes it startlingly clear what happens when we believe our stressful thoughts and how, in all innocence, we create our own suffering. The young man doing The Work with Katie shows remarkable courage and openness of heart. He can be an example for all of us, showing us what it means to go deeply inside and discover the truths that set us free.
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[@nnormanV]

I am a 23 year old gay man at a very conservative university. I go through so many of the same internal struggles that this guy goes through. I'm so grateful to have seen this process. Thank you so much for this video, and for your work.

[@merakli07]

I am a 45 year old gay man. I wish I somehow went to the future 25 years ahead to watch this video during those times when I was contemplating suicide at my 20's.... This video could have prevented a lot of the self torture and hell I went through.....

[@wease8109]

as a gay man, this was a HUGE turnaround for me. I am homophobic and after watching this for the 2nd time i'm starting to feel better and forgiving.

[@LaurelDenver]

What I love about Byron Katie is this: So much of her material is out there and available FOR FREE for others to learn and do the work. It's such a relief that this isn't all about $$, which so many of these guru types are. Byron Katie actually wants to improve peoples' lives, and she isn't in it for the money. She's in it for the work. I love that.

[@TheLovePowerGoddess]

The horrible fight to be "accepted" by others is what destroys. Trying to get others to use certain words will not heal your broken heart. Only your self honesty will do that

[@bettyshome123]

I've never watched a more profound video in my life and i don't think i ever will. This resonated with me massively, im a 20 year old gay guy. I also get irritated when my mother calls me all the time and its for exactly the same reason!!!! WHAT THE HELL. im awe struck.

[@jameswcoppedge]

35:44 "You'd be amazed who people are once you know yourself." -Byron Katie

[@justsaying8761]

I just watched this persons' whole projection of himself change as he began to see his truth.....incredible stuff.

[@mypromisemyprayer]

And I am not a gay. To me, this session is about everything else as well and not only about sexuality. I could apply this session in other areas of my life. Thank you.

[@doccub]

I cried so much. A lot of this resonated with me. He did a great job.

[@gatewaytobeing]

Hopefully in my lifetime, or my children's lifetime, people will look back on the long history of this struggle and scratch their heads at how society used to have this ridiculous hang-up. Love will get us all there!

[@maggadora2816]

Thank you for this wonderful show. When my son came out only 14 yo, I was very happy. It is wonderful to have a gay son. His father and I told him from the beginning to be just who he is and not try to be anything else. And his brother, my other son who is straight, also told him the same. My gay son is doing great and is getting his phd in physics. It was perhaps easier for my gay son to come out this young, because we are very open minded family and we talked a lot about human rights and science with our sons, and also read lot of books from them when they were kids, among them books about the diversity of the human race.

[@matthiasgab5042]

I wish If I where your son am really touched!

[@LoftierThanMine]

I think every gay man in the world needs to see this video. So powerful.

[@maxwellcooper2]

This video blows my heart open every time

[@hereisalfi]

I m proud to be a lesbian 🌈 💗

[@SandroAntonucci87]

This video is so emotional and deep and yet so freaking funny! The audience is awesome! The reality is that the toughest part is to accept yourself and who you are, even despite of your sexuality really. You'll then see that whether or not the world will accept you, it will be none of your business.

[@XVisionary978]

I feel like crying after watching this, cuz I can really relate a lot to him from every angle. Wish I knew who this beautiful loving man is and give him a big warm loving hug. 😪 Katie is a genius wise woman...

[@Brivixxycej8]

Being gay as well as an active and believing Mormon from a very conservative and rural family from eastern Idaho can suck sometimes. My parents are wonderful but the things they sometimes say, as well intended as they are, can be hurtful. Hearing of the harsh treatment my fellow church members and leaders sometimes extend their LGBT brothers and sisters can also be a source of great pain. I now realize that their problems are not my problems. This video has freed me to own both my religion and my orientation in a much more authentic manner. I cannot thank you enough.

[@ThunderhorsE1213]

the first time I watched this, I had no idea who this was. This past week I had the privelege to spend time with David and experience him in his brilliance and living completely from his heart. He is an incredible person who I love dearly. I feel that homosexuality has nothing to do with a person's spirit, any more than the fact that I am wearing a slayer shirt right now defines who I am. I will always embrace the differences in other's lifestyles and love unconditionally.

[@seastar8]

He is beautifully honest.

[@hiteshbarot6082]

I'm in awe of watching this unfold. David you're an amazing soul and thank you for sharing with us. I'm certainly going to see Bryon when she comes to Lomdon this summer. Lucky are your friends and family David for having a light like you in their lives.

[@mthoodstyle]

Simply amazing. I've spent the weekend delving deeply into Katie's work and I feel so much lighter today! These videos are so beautiful. Watching these people transformed by shedding their overt thoughts, denied belief's and ultimately, their real truth just open's the viewers hearts and minds to our own love and deeply help beliefs that cause our suffering. I am so grateful I decided to give "the Work" another look!

[@ThrivingJean]

He's VERY handsome.

[@Ishana_Intuitive]

He made me cry.

[@jaesyn26]

I used to believe that something was wrong with me and that I was in the wrong but, you come to a point where you want to end the suffering of accepting everyone else and just accepting yourself. It's hard. But you have to first love and accept yourself. You always come first.

[@MarielleSander]

This is such a powerful discussion about self deception and self acceptance at the same time. Recommended.

[@spiritwings9726]

A very Powerful session EVERY ONE would benefit to have with them Selves !

[@messenjah71]

This work is in line with A Course In Miracles, which I find fascinating. It's liberating to shed light on our projections. They are designed to remain hidden but this work turns the light where it needs to shine. Bravo.

[@pietergrimbergen]

Bravo Byron Katie, but also bravo to this courageous man... What an inspiring video, I am a gay man too, it strenghts me immensely! Thank you very much! Pieter Grimbergen, The Netherlands.

[@lovillo73]

Katie, you are not just the mother of 3 children, but you got this special magic I see in my Mom, so that you are such a MOTHER SOUL FRIEND, I do Angel readings and the answers to people are very similar to the way you make people find theirs. All my love from El Salvador! Roberto

[@bbjonas4233]

I've never seen Katie cry before

[@Vlatka211]

man I watched this two times, Katie is so good...

[@jetohu]

Thank you, Byron Katie!! This is just awesome.

[@j4m3s1]

This all was so beautiful for me to see that some one can help see that they have to accept them self before others can it is a good lesson for straight, gay, or anyone with differences of self image issues. Loved this vid.:)

[@tadimdiabridges8732]

I saw this after watching several other Byron Katie videos, watching her "work" with audience members. This one finally clicked with me. I got it. I got the turn around, the whole thing. I share this link with others when I am introducing them to her and the "work" as I find it is always the "aha!" for others as well.

[@Liornew2611]

It touched me so much! I am amazed by how much this gentleman is open! Thank you so much ! you helped me a lot

[@judithpfeiffer9154]

I'm so moved every time I watch it! Falling in love with him and his authenticity every time. I'm so glad I found the Work of Byron Katie.

[@karltschurtz5448]

bravo and thank you...this is my favourite demonstration of the work so far

[@RafaelSaffiotti]

This is SO good and this process of inquiry it's a truly life changer and saver!

[@jamieanders8931]

Such a brave and attractive man!!! I so hope he is happy today! And Katie is such a gift for this world. Thank you!!

[@davidguyholmes]

+Jamie Anders Thank you Jamie! All is well, The Work continues over here. xoxo

[@runecircle]

Amazing and moving. Going out to the bookstore tomorrow.

[@Mickereeno]

wow, incredible breakthrough.

[@stephenflynn5571]

This is incredibly brave to do this in front of an audience. Well done to this guy. Lots of love.xx

[@renecollier1046]

What a beautiful example of love! This man in courageous and handsome, he's inspired me today!

[@dilioni]

so inspiring to watch. Byron is such a giving person and the guy is so perceptive to her helping hand of wisdom. it touches me deeply to watch this and i wish for him to have a beautifull man in is his life, because he is beautifull too, inside and out.

[@davidguyholmes]

+Lex van Leeuwen Thank you for your kind words! :) So much Gratitude and Love for Byron Katie and The Work.

[@MCookies21]

23:55 - literally came close to home this worthy part

[@cosmicartsastrologicalserv242]

This was a beautiful one.

[@sngscratcher]

The idea of something being "natural" (or not) is a man-made construct of the mind that is ultimately meaningless. I say forget the labels and learn to accept yourself fully for who you are. Then any and all labels, as well as what other people think of you, becomes irrelevant. Cheers.

[@Katje1603]

Wise & totally agree :))

[@groomingandzooming]

awesome

[@MotherWar7891]

broke down at 16 mins when that lady started talking..amazing stuff.

[@TempleGreen]

Beautiful, pertinent and so useful! I love the concept of, "Self induced epiphanies"... brilliant. Thank you.

[@aahhhyess]

This is much deeper than other ways i have seen to open the door to what can be driving us. Life can be messy and Katie is a great help.

[@MissSunbeam41]

I absolutely love this....Katie is awesome!!

[@mahue171]

Thank you David. My Story

[@EinhornAnspitzer]

Wow. That's just amazing. I'm so happy for him.

[@NadjaAfi]

This is so beautiful, my gosh, i am so thankfull that i have seen this video...

[@j4m3s1]

Loved this vid great lesson for anyone with inner self issues

[@jasmineshaw9016]

One of your very best pieces of work

[@badadviceforfree]

this is really touching, and i can relate on other issues....

[@abouncyfrog]

I love this so much, it made me cry several times, and definitely changed a lot of my views on - everything. Thank you Byron Katie! :D

[@jenniferraybaud8827]

This was amazing!

[@jjcbss]

Today's the first day I heard of Byron Katie. This video is my first experience of The Work. Woo hoo. Here I go to the website, to download some material. On the cusp of a big change :)

[@Oli3TB76]

Amazing. I need some of this!

[@aahhhyess]

I have so much more peace now after watching many of Katie's exchanges and reading her book, my brain talk is shifting and my brain, heard and body feel a sense of relief. Was able to invite family members in to live with me and Katie's work is what kept me MUCH more grounded and aware of the love i have for myself and them, thank you Katie.

[@Mugtree]

OMG amazing. He spoke for me. I need to accept and love myslef and stop being so angry all the time. Thank you

[@7barabas]

So much good stuff in this video!

[@AvivaEvron]

an empowering session!

[@voguee2]

beautiful! made me cry

[@MrJaviershaman]

So moved by this journey

[@neoheartalchemy]

Incredible work!

[@weedy984]

So amazing. Made me waterwork central. Absolutely beautiful. I related to so much of it. She is very good at what she does.

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

Right there with you, brother. We can do this.

[@amymoore4053]

Wow.. best reality check ever... very good work...

[@DuchessofMilton]

STUNNING. STUNNING. STUNNING. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@CharlieCleveland]

So beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@shawnofca7]

Love this!

[@chochephil]

Very moving...she is amazing

[@mypromisemyprayer]

Great session. He is one of the most courageous men that I ever got to witness. And I am honored for that. He is so honest to the point that his statements made me finally understand some of my gay friends' angry comments in the past. Byron is good.....homophobic.....never even thought about such thing that you could have phobia for who you are naturally. I am wondering if I have same sort of phobia for myself. I sometimes think I am in denial of who I am...Great topic, great session...Just great!

[@davidguyholmes]

+grace1delight1 "I could apply this session in other areas of my life"...Yes! I revisit this session a lot and I'm always finding new "work" to do. Thank you for your kind words...sitting with Byron Katie was one of the most peaceful and loving energies I have ever felt.

[@Mortemartissime]

Beautiful moment

[@laurarose754]

I adore this guy.

[@SocialAlchemyProject]

Well-stated. Tyler Lord Hamilton

[@padmalocana6108]

I love this man!

[@kazuemai3795]

Divine. Thank you.

[@mumty1]

Wonderful!

[@PaulGalloro]

I would love to know where this guy is now and how this has all changed his life. Angel blessings!

[@chevy1693]

same!

[@davidguyholmes]

+Paul Galloro My life forever changed that day Byron Katie picked me out of the crowd and simply held and shared a loving space with me to do The Work. I hope one day soon I will be able to share space with her again and talk about the past 4 years...and how my Work continues. Much Love and Gratitude for all of you doing The Work! xoxo

[@PaulGalloro]

David Holmes

[@VICTORRIVERA-fp1gj]

David Holmes you are love

[@bibofmahatti9000]

David Holmes ❤️ For you and all of us ❤️ (and love your sense of humor 😊)

[@TheLady2luv]

God bless him, wish him the best with his life.

[@davidguyholmes]

+TheLady2luv Thank you! God bless you too!

[@1968northstar]

Excellent video well done :)

[@moonlike3871]

please help me with english what it means here "if you really get this down..." GET DOWN - ? (accept?)

[@freeman2922]

I am 25 yo and i'm actually struggling with the same issues! This made me cry a lot and i think it will be a life changing for me... Thank you Bryon and thanks for this gentle man so brave of you. sorry for making it long! but how would i respond to myself when i have thoughts like God hates me for being a gay? and as i am a catholic it is stated that i am a sinner :( LOVE YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART

[@saranotenboom4313]

Thank you for your courage. ♡

[@davidguyholmes]

Thank you +Free Man, keep your head up...you are worthy of the best that love and life have to offer you.

[@jameswcoppedge]

The lady commenting at 18:20 brought back a memory I had with my aunt (she happens to want me to change sexuality but I her anyway and me. ) The conversation went like this. Me: What do you like about men physically? Aunt: Well, I like the way the are built. The broad shoulders, butt, penis, face, arms legs. Me: Me too. (We both bust out laughing with. my aunt turned red with glee although she didn't "like" it she knew it was funny then tapped me in a not so serious but disapproval way.)

[@MsPopeyeolive]

Amazing.

[@omarsvlla1287]

gracias

[@drewmurray7471]

great video

[@groomingandzooming]

so awesome

[@TheSolsonia2003]

SPLENDID. 🙏💫🌟✨💛

[@NonDual1799]

Wow!!! powerful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@officewife]

I love this work. Wonderful. Applies to everyone, not just gay. Kewl.

[@MissFitstoYou]

Yes, they do not consider us as natural. How are we supposed to imagine our life without the social messaging that envelops our childhood and life. Yes, we're supposed to break free of that message - but it's a real message.

[@Pieceofpeace43]

One of the best and beautiful video so far i saw this year. Thanks a lot the work of Kat¡ie is just amazing!!

[@robertasmith6402]

She could step right into Hamlet and give him counsel, better than Polonius, better than the word of God. This is a genius

[@heikalbwz3984]

She is amazing and help me so much - it's related