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Byron Katie Quotes - Page 12

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When you're operating on uninvestigated theories of what's going on and you aren't even aware of it, you're in what I call the dream. Often the dream becomes troubling; sometimes it even turns into a nightmare. At times

When you're operating on uninvestigated theories of what's going on and you aren't even aware of it, you're in what I call "the dream." Often the dream becomes troubling; sometimes it even turns into a nightmare. At times like these, you may want to test the truth of your theories by doing The Work on them. The Work always leaves you with less of your uncomfortable story. Who would you be without it? How much of your world is made up of unexamined stories? You'll never know until you inquire.

Dream, Times Like These, Stories

If you're yelling within you that they shouldn't yell at you, that is where the pain begins, not with their yelling at you.

Pain, Yelling, Within You

Twitter post from Aug 26, 2013

Every uncomfortable feeling, every pain, every moment of stress & suffering is for your own self-realizatio n.

Pain, Stress, Self

The mind usually says, “I know, I know, I know.” But the “don’t-know mind” is where wisdom lives.

Mind, Life Wisdom, Knows

Twitter post from Jul 08, 2013

The apparent craziness of the world, like everything else, is a gift that we can use to set our minds free.

Mind, World, Use

Source: rayhemachandra.com

The only time we suffer is when we believe a thought that argues with what is. When the mind is perfectly clear, what is is what we want.

Believe, Reality, Perfect

I believe in the power of every human being to end suffering.

Believe, Suffering, Ends

"Byron Katie Spiritual Leader. Story UNteller. Ambassador of Inner Peace". Interview with Gina Murdock, www.awaken.com. September 30, 2013.

There is no story that is you or that leads to you. Every story leads away from you.

Stories, Away From You

Twitter post from Nov 25, 2011

Actually, I can't take credit for any of my decisions. I noticed one day that all my decisions were making themselves, and always at the right time. I haven't had to make one decision since then. They are always made for me, and they come from the wisdom that is in us all. I trust that wisdom completely. That trust itself was a decision made for me as inquiry cleared my mind. No decision, no fear.

Decision, Mind, One Day

"Spiritual Leader Byron Katie Tells ORIGIN Magazine Why We Should Embrace The Quiet". Interview with Gina Murdock, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 30, 2014.

I am a lover of what is, not because I'm a spiritual person, but because it hurts when I argue with reality.

Spiritual, Buddhist, Hurt

Twitter post from May 17, 2015

Im very clear that everyone in the world loves me. I just dont expect them to realize it yet.

Love, Giving Up, Don't Give Up

Byron Katie (2013). “A Friendly Universe: Sayings to Inspire and Challenge You”, p.105, Penguin

A dishonest yes is a no to yourself.

Saying Yes, Saying No, Dishonesty

Twitter post from Jul 20, 2013

Low self-esteem is not possible when you understand the nature of everything. Depression is not possible. The universe is absolutely friendly.

Self Esteem, Friendly, Lows

"The Turnaround: A Byron Katie Interview". Interview with Ray Hemachandra, rayhemachandra.com. December 3, 2013.

I'm not in Iraq. I'm here in California. Have I had an argument with my husband today? Have I been at war with someone in my life today - or with myself? Let me work on that. That way war is ending somewhere in the world.

Husband, War, California

Source: rayhemachandra.com

When your son is healthy and happy, you're healthy and happy. And when your son is not healthy, let's say you're unhappy.

Son, Healthy, Unhappy

Source: rayhemachandra.com

You would be amazed at who people are once you know yourself.

People, Would Be, Know Yourself

I havent had a single thought for 26 years. I have only understanding. Its somewhat complicated to understand that. Ive hardly ever spoken about it. Youre in a state of total peace of mind. A kind of nirvana.

Years, Understanding, Mind

I live in a state of grace, where I don't have to know.

Grace, States, Knows

Source: rayhemachandra.com

The last story: God is everything, God is good.

Stories, Lasts

Twitter post from Apr 03, 2011

The world will be at war as long as the mind is at war with itself. If we can't find peace within ourselves, where is the hope for peace in the world?

War, Long, Mind

"Byron Katie | Spiritual Leader. Story UNteller. Ambassador of Inner Peace". Interview with Gina Murdock, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

If you argue against reality you will suffer.

Reality, Suffering, Arguing

'I don't know' is my favorite position.

My Favorite, Position, Knows

Twitter post from Jul 19, 2010

I'll tell you that for me, one when someone used to say something that was true, one way I knew it was true was that I immediately felt defensive. I blocked it off, and I went to war with them in my mind and suffered all that goes with it. And they were only saying what was true.

War, Mind, Way

It is not your business to love me. It is mine.

Inspiring, Mines

Once we begin to question our thoughts, our partners-alive, dead or divorced-are always our greatest teachers. There's no mistake about the person you're with; he or she is the perfect teacher for you, whether or not the relationship works out, and once you enter inquiry, you come to see that clearly.

Teacher, Mistake, Work Out

Byron Katie (2010). “Question Your Thinking, Change the World”, p.1, ReadHowYouWant.com

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