At Home with BK, 25 Sep 2023: Earth School 101 - A 2 Hour Event with Byron Katie

Earth School 101 - A 2 Hour Event with Byron Katie
In this transformative session, Katie guides us through a powerful practice to identify and question the thoughts that cause our suffering. She introduces us to the process of moving negative thoughts from our minds to paper, and then questioning them to find peace. Katie emphasizes that there is no wrong way to do this and encourages us to seek help if needed.
We explore the exercise of writing down complaints or resentments and questioning them through stillness and self-inquiry. By examining thoughts like "I resent my son because he didn't call me" or "I resent Dennis because he has other women in his life," we learn to allow the ego to speak and then gently question its assumptions. Katie explains that rather than shutting down the ego, we should listen to it with compassion, as it often behaves like a terrified child needing attention.
Throughout the session, Katie engages with various participants, helping them turn around their beliefs and discover new perspectives. She guides us through the steps of The Work, including identifying the thought, questioning its truth, noticing how it affects us, and contemplating who we would be without that thought. By doing so, we uncover deeper insights into our behavior and emotions.
Katie also introduces us to the Judge-Your-Neighbor Worksheet and the One Belief at a Time Worksheet, providing a structured approach to self-inquiry. She emphasizes the importance of being present and honest with ourselves, and how this practice can lead to profound personal transformation.
By the end of the session, Katie encourages us to partner up for continued practice and reminds us that self-inquiry is a journey of understanding and compassion. She leaves us with a song to reflect on the session's themes of change and self-awareness.
To learn more about The Work, visit thework.com.
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