AT HOME with Byron Katie • The Work of Byron Katie® Podcast #224: I Want to be Pregnant Right Now! (Part One) • The Work of Byron Katie®
Sep 11, 2025
Alyssa grapples with a deep desire to be pregnant, feeling the weight of societal expectations. Byron Katie guides her through a transformative self-inquiry process, revealing how her obsession impacts her life and marriage. They discuss the importance of caring for her inner self and challenge harmful beliefs that lead to envy and self-blame. Instead of focusing solely on external timelines, they explore self-love and compassion, encouraging Alyssa to nurture herself in the present.
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Sit With The Single Question
- The core question to sit with is simply: "I want to get pregnant right now. Is it true?".
- Byron Katie encourages deep, patient inquiry into that single question until wisdom arises.
Stop Obsessing Through Stillness
- Notice how the thought makes you obsess and hijack ordinary activities like walks or gym sessions.
- Use stillness and openness to reduce attachment and restore health in body, mind, and spirit.
Desire Can Diminish Relationships
- The thought turns your husband into a means, treating him like a "sperm factory" and stealing the relationship's joy.
- Without the thought, you reclaim freedom to pursue creativity, relationships, and restful sleep.