AT HOME with Byron Katie • The Work of Byron Katie® Podcast

#108: My Boyfriend Fell in Love with Another Woman * The Work of Byron Katie®

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Jun 13, 2023
Vanda's heartache and the cause of it, exploring the role of ego in relationships, examining patterns of judgment, letting go of ego, the belief of needing regret, exploring superficiality and emotional availability, reflecting on ego and the power of waking up.
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ADVICE

Question "He Used Me" Thought

  • Question the thought "he used me" to see if it's true and observe your emotional reaction.
  • Bring awareness to the ego's influence on your perceptions to heal the pain caused by these beliefs.
INSIGHT

Mutual Use Reveals Identity Work

  • Seeing others as "used" reflects how we use them to create identity.
  • Self-inquiry reveals mutual use and shifts judgment into compassion and understanding.
ADVICE

Use Lists for Self-Awareness

  • Make lists exploring "He didn't use me" and "He used me" perspectives to deepen self-awareness.
  • Be gentle and compassionate as self-discoveries arise during inquiry to avoid guilt and self-judgment.
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