At Home with BK, 12 Aug 2024: I'm worthless | My dad used me, abused me and then abandoned me

I'm worthless
My dad used me, abused me and then abandoned me
In this session, Katie guides us through an in-depth exploration of identifying the cause of our suffering and discovering how to end it through self-inquiry. The session opens with Katie emphasizing the importance of understanding and self-inquiry as tools to move beyond suffering and judgments.
Katie explains that our egos often cling to stressful thoughts and emotions, which are merely recycled from our past experiences. She highlights the importance of listening with understanding and how recognizing our shared experiences can foster empathy and peace. By questioning our thoughts, particularly those that separate us from others, we can find clarity and peace.
Cheryl and Yvonne, participants in the session, share their personal struggles. Cheryl asks for guidance on setting boundaries in a relationship, while Yvonne discusses her challenges with a manager at her new job. Katie advises them to use self-inquiry worksheets to address their judgments and fears, emphasizing that true freedom comes from within when we question our thoughts and beliefs.
Another participant, Paula, shares her traumatic childhood experience of being sexually abused by her father. Katie gently guides Paula through a process of questioning her thoughts about abandonment and safety. Through this process, Paula begins to recognize moments of safety and support that she hadn't acknowledged before. Katie encourages Paula to continue her journey of healing through self-inquiry and participation in her 12-step program.
Katie also addresses the importance of recognizing our worth and the power of self-love. She guides us to question the belief "I am worthless" and explore the opposite, "I have so much to offer." By identifying and meditating on examples of our contributions to the world, we can shift our perspective and embrace our inherent value.
Throughout the session, Katie emphasizes that waking up to reality involves questioning the ego's narratives and recognizing the difference between what is real and what is imagined. She encourages us to befriend our egos, seeing them as teachers rather than enemies, and to practice self-inquiry as a path to inner peace and understanding.
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