It’s not the problem that causes our suffering; it’s our thinking about the problem.
BYRON KATIESpare yourself from seeking love, approval, or appreciation-from anyone. And watch what happens in reality, just for fun.
More Byron Katie Quotes
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When we question our thoughts, we see that the craziness was never in the world, but in us.
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Our parents, our children, our spouses, and our friends will continue to press every button we have, until we realize what it is that we don’t want to know about ourselves, yet. They will point us to our freedom every time.
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The only difference between heaven and hell is believing a thought.
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It’s not easy to find your own way when you believe that you need love, approval, appreciation, or anything from your family. It’s particularly hard when you want them to see things your way.
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Our job is unconditional love. The job of everyone else in our life is to push our buttons.
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The pain shows you what’s left to investigate.
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The way to truly help someone is for me to not get immersed in their suffering.
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Do you want to meet the love of your life? Look in the mirror.
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When we believe in our thoughts, when we tell ourselves a story, we suffer. ‘My husband doesn’t respect me.’ ‘I should be thinner.’ Those are stories. When there’s no story, there’s no suffering.
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If you don’t like your world, question your thoughts about it.
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Your most intimate relationship is the one you have with your thoughts.
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Until we know that death is equal to life, we live in fear.
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The opening to reality, as it really is, is beauty.
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Being present means living without control and always having your needs met.
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If you want real control, drop the illusion of control; let life have you. It does anyway. You’re just telling yourself the story of how it doesn’t.
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