Liberate Your Mind | Byron Katie on The Power of Self-Inquiry & The 4 Transformative Questions

My guest today is author and teacher of the method of self-inquiry known as THE WORK, Byron Katie. This is an interview I have wanted to do for several years because Katie is someone who has personally taught me and my family so much. I admit that trying to contain her and the work program into a linear conversation is pretty funny.
Having a version of her own awakening close to 40 years ago, Katie shared that four questions kept coming to her:
1. Is it true?
2. Can you absolutely know it's true?
3. How do you react? What happens when you believe that thought?
4. Who would you be without that thought?
I wouldn't even begin to try to simplify the profound impact that Katie's four questions have had on my own internal dialogue and the stories that I tell myself. She shares in her belief that our human suffering happens within the mind, and that her desire to help us be free from suffering is a big part of her mission. Being able to liberate ourselves from the memories of the past and the anxious anticipation of the future, even if just for moments, can have a profound impact on our lives and relationships. Enjoy.
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Connect with Byron Katie:
Books:
Loving What Is
Question Your Thinking, Change The World
A Thousand Names for Joy
A Mind at Home with Itself
Website: www.thework.com
Instagram: @byron.katie
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[@claresmith9261]

Thanks for this as I find it’s unbelievable that her work hasn’t tens of millions of followers, she’s the only one that gives us the tools to our happiness ❤

[@eusoqueroficarok4580]

Nice to see Katie doing interviews in person again

[@ourloveourjourney215]

Right!? Great interview Gabby!! ❤❤

[@katriinaclaiire4283]

I have waited FOREVER for Byron Katie!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@heatherberg7499]

The first time I've heard her describe her awakening with all this gorgeous detail. So beautiful.

[@Alreadyforgiven77777]

Love her so much ❤

[@jessicamiller5870]

This is amazing so glad you shared ❤

[@Katfrith222]

❤️TY🙏

[@tripzincluded8087]

"true Liberation = not for the mind, but, from the mind" (::)

[@kevinscheuller4429]

Can anyone tell me Elijah’s last name? Is Elijah related to Byron Katie or Gabby Reece? Gabby speaks of him in the interview before he shows up, but 🤷‍♂️. This is only the second episode of Gabby’s podcast I have watched so, forgive me if Elijah is a long-established co-host.

[@signelesina3038]

Did Gaby Reece even know the Work- if she can’t ask all 4 questions?

[@karoleebrown1858]

But how can you be a teacher if you don’t recognize right or wrong. Let’s say your child was stealing? Or doing something to hurt others? Or hurting themselves? Shouldn’t you be part of the lesson for them or the consequences? What if you could prevent something bad?

[@heatherberg7499]

I think the idea is to help your child think through for themselves why some actions are likely to cause harm.

[@joymusacchio1197]

I think that you missed the essence of this Work