Until we question our stressful thoughts, we remain victims of the images in our head.
BYRON KATIEUntil we question our stressful thoughts, we remain victims of the images in our head.
BYRON KATIEPay close attention to the particular thoughts you use to deprive yourself of happiness.
BYRON KATIEWhen they attack you and you notice that you love them with all your heart, your Work is done.
BYRON KATIELife just happens. It’s what you’re believing about life that makes you suffer.
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 KATIEYou are the effect of your story, that’s all.
BYRON KATIEThere is nothing that isn’t true if you believe it; and nothing is true, believe it or not.
BYRON KATIEWe may appear to be mean but we’re really only frightened.
BYRON KATIEWe suffer only until we realize that we can’t know anything.
BYRON KATIEYour parents are your projection-nothing more.
BYRON KATIENothing you believe is true. To know this is freedom.
BYRON KATIEI love what I think, and I’m never tempted to believe it.
BYRON KATIEWhen you say or do anything to please, get, keep, influence, or control anyone or anything, fear is the cause and pain is the result.
BYRON KATIEYour nature is truth, and when you oppose it, you don’t feel like yourself. Stress never feels as natural as peace does.
BYRON KATIEWhen we’re not defending and justifying, and we’re being very still, our answers can and do shock us.
BYRON KATIEWhen you believe that your problem is caused by someone or something else, you become your own victim.
BYRON KATIE