The Work of Byron Katie

A son is hurt because he can't help or please his mother. "I want Mom to tell me that she loves me." "Mom should stop saying no." "I need her to enjoy something I give her." When he believes these thoughts, he is miserable. But when he questions them, he realizes that he doesn't need her to do or be anything. For more information visit thework.com

Using as an example the anxiety parents have about violent video games, Byron Katie encourages the audience to explore their fears, question them, and see what’s on the other side. A parent may be terrified that a child will become a criminal or go to prison because he is spending all his time watching video games. Once these fears are investigated, understanding replaces fear, and you can join your child in a place of love. "Once you write a Worksheet on what you fear will happen to your child and question your thoughts," Katie says, "you find words to say to your children that are clear and kind and loving. You know yourself, you know your limits, and because you’re clear with yourself, you can be absolutely clear with your child." For more information, visit thework.com

A woman who thinks her brother is dangerously overweight is frightened for him. She looks at his full dinner plate and can’t help wondering if he and his wife ever discuss his weight issue. Listen and find out how this woman finally questions her thoughts about her brother, with the help of Byron Katie. "When we believe our negative judgments," Katie says, "our bodies take on the emotional stress that the judgments create. Our lack of compassion leaves us feeling guilty, confused, and unable to find peace. Unquestioned concepts create the world we live in." For more information, visit thework.com

When using inquiry in our lives, it’s important to have an open mind. Byron Katie says, "An open mind is an honest mind. It doesn’t pretend to be ahead of its own evolution. It doesn’t use the ego to determine what is true or not true. If your mind is open, your heart will be open too." For more information, visit thework.com

"God should make my life easier, reward me, and remove my suffering"—is it true? Byron Katie does The Work with a man who thinks he is a failure and a victim. "When we believe our stressful thoughts, we cost ourselves the awareness of a benevolent presence in our lives," Katie says. Watch as he gets a glimpse of who he is without the thoughts that put him at war with reality and with himself. For more information, visit thework.com

Drop into the core of The Work by taking a fresh look at the Judge-Your-Neighbor Worksheet, as Byron Katie takes you through every step of the process. You can download a Judge-Your-Neighbor Worksheet here: http://www.thework.com/downloads/worksheets/JudgeYourNeighbor_Worksheet.pdf or go to http://www.thework.com. For more information, please visit http://www.thework.com

Drop into the core of The Work by taking a fresh look at the Judge-Your-Neighbor Worksheet, as Byron Katie takes you through every step of the process. You can download a Judge-Your-Neighbor Worksheet here: http://www.thework.com/downloads/worksheets/JudgeYourNeighbor_Worksheet.pdf or go to http://www.thework.com. For more information, please visit http://www.thework.com

Byron Katie responds to questions about The Work. How do our stressful thoughts cause suffering? Can we do The Work even if we have no experience with meditation. Which stressful thought should we begin with? Can The Work help us change a stressful situation? And many more. Interview by Farnoosh Brock. prolificliving.com. For more information, visit http://livewithbyronkatie.com/

This podcast is an audio recording from the Live with Byron Katie free webcast on Wednesday, 19 June 2013. For more information, visit http://livewithbyronkatie.com/

This podcast is an audio recording from the Live with Byron Katie free webcast on Wednesday, 15 May 2013. For more information, visit http://livewithbyronkatie.com/

A woman does The Work with Katie on the stressful thought, “I need your approval.” For more information about The Work of Byron Katie visit http://www.thework.com.

A businessman worries that his wife worries too much, and he brings this emotion to his job. Watch as he does The Work and changes his anxiety, irritation, and anger at his wife to lovemaking with her. For more information, videos, helpful tools and upcoming Byron Katie events, please visit http://www.thework.com.

A woman learns about the origins of hatred and prejudice at an event with Byron Katie in Houston, Texas, and continues at the School for The Work with Byron Katie. This video is now available for free at the download store http://www.thework-store.com/hitajis-journey. For more information about The Work of Byron Katie visit http://thework.com.

Byron Katie video: "Open Heart Surgery"—The Work of Byron Katie

Katie helps a woman question her stressful thoughts about her body.