AT HOME with Byron Katie • The Work of Byron Katie® Podcast #235: Past Trauma, Present Pain (Part One) • The Work of Byron Katie®
Nov 27, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Marina confronts deep-seated anger towards God and the self-hatred tied to her past. Byron Katie guides her through a powerful process of inquiry, helping distinguish painful memories from present reality. They explore the transformative practice of The Work, leading Marina to identify moments of self-love and support in her life. The conversation uncovers how blaming God can distort one’s perception, ultimately paving the way for a shift towards gratitude and acceptance.
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Self-Hatred Is An Ego-Made Story
- Self-hatred is fueled by images and stories the ego plays in your head, not by present reality.
- Byron Katie urges noticing how you react to those images to see they are imagination, not you.
Move Thoughts To Paper And Question Them
- Drop the images and be here now to separate real experience from imagined guilt or shame.
- Use worksheets to move thoughts from your head to paper and question them patiently.
Use 'Who Would I Be Without The Thought'
- Practice 'Who would I be without the thought' to experience presence and calm free of painful images.
- Notice tangible supports (chair, light, air) to ground yourself in reality when images arise.