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.
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.....
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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...
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.:)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
+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.
+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
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
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.)
The Work is awesome; it is a process that in my opinion really works; much more so than a lot of 'self-help' programs out here that insist on telling you what is wrong with you and what you can do about it. From what I've seen, The Work let's you find the answer to "What's wrong with me?" yourself, and then helps you find the answer to "How do I fix it?". Of course that's JMO-YMMV.
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.
The depth and nobility and wisdom and gentility of this woman. Her understanding of the human condition! I bet she could rival Shakespeare and easily write a play with all the same depth and understanding of the full spectrum of the human mind. Amazing. Try a stage play.. or and epic poem. People with this kind of depth and empathy of the human condition create the greatest literature.
LOL I love my sarcasm....oh my god. The psychosis of the psychopath continues to progress in the U.S.of A. "No Trespassing" 1300 a.d. The civil law is an obstruction to chaotic oportunities to rut on a ruffied cougar in an ambulance and people train their inner torturer in how to best bring nightmares into their minds. what a show
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.
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.....
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.
35:44 "You'd be amazed who people are once you know yourself." -Byron Katie
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.
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
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.
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.
I just watched this persons' whole projection of himself change as he began to see his truth.....incredible stuff.
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.
I wish If I where your son am really touched!
I cried so much. A lot of this resonated with me. He did a great job.
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.
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!
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...
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.
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!
This video blows my heart open every time
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.
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.
I think every gay man in the world needs to see this video. So powerful.
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
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.
A very Powerful session EVERY ONE would benefit to have with them Selves !
This is such a powerful discussion about self deception and self acceptance at the same time. Recommended.
He is beautifully honest.
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.
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.
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.:)
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.
man I watched this two times, Katie is so good...
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.
Thank you, Byron Katie!! This is just awesome.
He made me cry.
It touched me so much! I am amazed by how much this gentleman is open! Thank you so much ! you helped me a lot
Such a brave and attractive man!!! I so hope he is happy today! And Katie is such a gift for this world. Thank you!!
+Jamie Anders Thank you Jamie! All is well, The Work continues over here. xoxo
bravo and thank you...this is my favourite demonstration of the work so far
I've never seen Katie cry before
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.
+Lex van Leeuwen Thank you for your kind words! :) So much Gratitude and Love for Byron Katie and The Work.
He's VERY handsome.
This is SO good and this process of inquiry it's a truly life changer and saver!
What a beautiful example of love! This man in courageous and handsome, he's inspired me today!
This is incredibly brave to do this in front of an audience. Well done to this guy. Lots of love.xx
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.
Amazing and moving. Going out to the bookstore tomorrow.
Wow. That's just amazing. I'm so happy for him.
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.
This is so beautiful, my gosh, i am so thankfull that i have seen this video...
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.
Wise & totally agree :))
awesome
broke down at 16 mins when that lady started talking..amazing stuff.
wow, incredible breakthrough.
23:55 - literally came close to home this worthy part
this is really touching, and i can relate on other issues....
Thank you David. My Story
This was a beautiful one.
OMG amazing. He spoke for me. I need to accept and love myslef and stop being so angry all the time. Thank you
I absolutely love this....Katie is awesome!!
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!
+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.
I would love to know where this guy is now and how this has all changed his life. Angel blessings!
same!
+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
David Holmes
David Holmes you are love
David Holmes ❤️ For you and all of us ❤️ (and love your sense of humor 😊)
Beautiful, pertinent and so useful! I love the concept of, "Self induced epiphanies"... brilliant. Thank you.
Right there with you, brother. We can do this.
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
Thank you for your courage. ♡
Thank you +Free Man, keep your head up...you are worthy of the best that love and life have to offer you.
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.)
One of your very best pieces of work
So amazing. Made me waterwork central. Absolutely beautiful. I related to so much of it. She is very good at what she does.
So moved by this journey
God bless him, wish him the best with his life.
+TheLady2luv Thank you! God bless you too!
The Work is awesome; it is a process that in my opinion really works; much more so than a lot of 'self-help' programs out here that insist on telling you what is wrong with you and what you can do about it. From what I've seen, The Work let's you find the answer to "What's wrong with me?" yourself, and then helps you find the answer to "How do I fix it?".
Of course that's JMO-YMMV.
She could step right into Hamlet and give him counsel, better than Polonius, better than the word of God. This is a genius
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
Loved this vid great lesson for anyone with inner self issues
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.
STUNNING. STUNNING. STUNNING. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
I love this work. Wonderful. Applies to everyone, not just gay. Kewl.
I adore this guy.
please help me with english what it means here "if you really get this down..." GET DOWN - ? (accept?)
im a gay 28yr old.... i have similar situations with this guy... (he seems so sweet and cute)
beautiful! made me cry
This was amazing!
Wow.. best reality check ever... very good work...
an empowering session!
Beautiful moment
So beautiful. Thank you so much.
Well-stated. Tyler Lord Hamilton
The "problem" is in the thought that same sex sex is a line that should not be crossed and is a problem.
what helps enlighten me and gives me purpose is to volunteer for causes that support my beliefs. otherwise I find myself being more reactive.
Amazing. I need some of this!
So much good stuff in this video!
I love this man!
The depth and nobility and wisdom and gentility of this woman. Her understanding of the human condition! I bet she could rival Shakespeare and easily write a play with all the same depth and understanding of the full spectrum of the human mind. Amazing. Try a stage play.. or and epic poem. People with this kind of depth and empathy of the human condition create the greatest literature.
LOL I love my sarcasm....oh my god. The psychosis of the psychopath continues to progress in the U.S.of A. "No Trespassing" 1300 a.d. The civil law is an obstruction to chaotic oportunities to rut on a ruffied cougar in an ambulance and people train their inner torturer in how to best bring nightmares into their minds. what a show
Incredible work!
Very moving...she is amazing
that's my future husband, i know it.
+Nicholas Kisiel Really? ;)
awe! David it's you, I can't tell you how much you helped me just by being you. lots of love kid. 😍
Love this!
gracias
Divine. Thank you.
This is very powerful! He is so open and sweet! If I lived in Montana I would as him on a date in a second :)
SPLENDID. 🙏💫🌟✨💛
troye sivan you open this door.
Wonderful!
One of the best and beautiful video so far i saw this year. Thanks a lot the work of Kat¡ie is just amazing!!