The Work - Byron Katie

I first heard about 'the Work' by Byron Katie about 5 years ago and was very intrigued. Her concept resonated with me. Then I promptly forgot about it until I noticed that the early Sunday morning program on KKCR radio from Kauai often played sound bytes from her. So I went looking for her website again and subscribed to the newsletter.

Just this weekend I was trying to explain the concept to my eldest daughter and then today I got the latest newsletter which had links to 3 videos with her being interviewed by Oprah. After watching the 3 videos you get a pretty good idea of what 'the Work' is all about and how to apply it to your own life.

I am always amazed how 4 simple questions can have such a profound effect in one's life. Here are the 4 questions:

Is it true?
Can you absolutely know it is true?
What happens when you believe that thought?
Who would you be without that thought?
Now comes the important part the 'Turn around' ( the concept your are questioning)
The turn around is the opportunity to experience the opposite of your original statement

I can only recommend that you go to the site and watch all the videos you can find. There are enough videos and podcasts around to show you exactly how to use the concept and achieve results.

Defense is the first act of war. War belongs on paper.
~Byron Katie

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