#192: My Sisters Cut Me Out of the Will! • The Work of Byron Katie®
Jan 30, 2025
Dorothea confronts years of anger and resentment after feeling excluded from her aunt's will. The discussion reveals the emotional fallout of such family betrayals and the complex dynamics involved. Through self-inquiry and inner work, they explore reconciliation, forgiveness, and the pursuit of personal freedom. Insights on the impact of fear in relationships provide a deeper understanding of perceived selfishness. Transformative testimonials showcase how questioning our thoughts can lead to profound healing and emotional breakthroughs.
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Dorothea's Inheritance
Dorothea found out her sisters cut her out of her aunt's will, causing anger and family separation.
She shouted at her sisters, left, but returned the next day for a family celebration.
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Self-Inflicted Exclusion
Believing her sisters wronged her, Dorothea cut them out, losing both family and money.
Byron Katie highlights how holding onto resentment harms Dorothea more than the initial event.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Katie's Reconciliation
Byron Katie shares how her mother disowned her, causing immense pain.
Through "The Work", she understood her mother's perspective and they reconciled.
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In 'Loving What Is,' Byron Katie and Stephen Mitchell present 'The Work,' a simple yet powerful process of self-inquiry. The book teaches readers how to apply four key questions to any problem, enabling them to see their troubles in a new light. Katie's method emphasizes that suffering is not caused by the situation itself but by our thoughts about it. Through clear examples and dialogues, the book shows how to apply 'The Work' in various areas of life, such as relationships, work, and personal anxieties, leading to lasting peace, clarity, and energy. The process helps readers accept reality as it is, rather than resisting it, and promotes a transformative practice for spiritual growth and mental well-being[2][3][4].
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Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are
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In this book, Byron Katie uses the Tao Te Ching as a stimulus to discuss essential life issues such as life, death, good, evil, love, work, and fulfillment. The book combines Katie's personal experiences and insights with practical tips and paradoxes, offering a vivid glimpse into her life and her method of self-inquiry. It encourages readers to question stressful thoughts and find freedom and love through this process. The book is characterized by Katie's profound, vibrant, and crystal-clear commentary, rooted in everyday life circumstances.
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A mind at home with itself
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In 'A Mind at Home with Itself', Byron Katie illuminates the nature of the mind and offers a transformative perspective on life and death. The book is based on her method of self-inquiry, 'The Work', which involves four questions and 'turnarounds' to challenge and liberate individuals from their stressful thoughts. Katie also includes a new translation of 'The Diamond Sutra' by her husband, Stephen Mitchell, to further elucidate the process of awakening and freedom from suffering.
For twenty-five years, Dorothea, my guest on today’s episode, believed that her sisters had cut her out of her aunt’s will. Her anger and resentment created a distance between her and her family. Now, after all these years, she is ready look at the actual cause of her suffering. Join Dorothea and me as she does The Work on family dynamics. Don't miss Byron Katie every M-T-W, 9-10 am Pacific Time. Register: athomewithbk.com If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and invite your friends to join us. Follow Byron Katie on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Byron Katie’s Books: “Loving What Is” (New Revised Edition) “I Need Your Love—Is That True?” “A Thousand Names for Joy” “A Mind at Home with Itself” The Work App is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The Work of Byron Katie is available at thework.com.
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