The mind usually says, “I know, I know, I know.” But the “don’t-know mind” is where wisdom lives.
BYRON KATIEThe mind usually says, “I know, I know, I know.” But the “don’t-know mind” is where wisdom lives.
BYRON KATIEI came to see that there was nothing to forgive, that I was the one who caused my own problems.
BYRON KATIEYou might believe that it’s only for their own good, but how does it feel when you try to manipulate the people you love? Are you teaching them that your love is conditional? Maybe through inquiry we can find another way.
BYRON KATIEIt’s for each of us to look at what we really do believe – what our belief system really consists of.
BYRON KATIEYou can only see what you believe—nothing else is possible.
BYRON KATIEThe way to truly help someone is for me to not get immersed in their suffering.
BYRON KATIEI can find only three kinds of business in the Universe: mine, yours, and God’s.
BYRON KATIEWithout an uninvestigated story, there’s only the perfection of life appearing as itself. You can always go inside and find the beauty that’s revealed after the pain and fear are understood.
BYRON KATIEAny stressful thought that you have about the planet, for example, shows you where you are stuck, where your energy is being exhausted in not fully meeting life as it is, without conditions.
BYRON KATIELife is the constant opportunity to wake up.
BYRON KATIEDon’t be careful. You could hurt yourself.
BYRON KATIEIf I had a prayer, it would be this: “God, spare me from the desire for love, approval, or appreciation. Amen.”
BYRON KATIEReality doesn’t wait for your opinion, vote, or permission, sweetheart. It just keeps being what it is and doing what it does.
BYRON KATIEWe say to others only what we need to hear.
BYRON KATIEThere are no physical problems-only mental ones.
BYRON KATIEDo you want to meet the love of your life? Look in the mirror.
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