AT HOME with Byron Katie • The Work of Byron Katie® Podcast #236: Past Trauma, Present Pain (Part Two) • The Work of Byron Katie®
Dec 4, 2025
In a powerful dialogue, Marina explores her anger towards God and the beliefs causing her suffering. Byron Katie guides her to shift responsibility for happiness back to herself, reframing her relationship with God. They challenge heavy thoughts about divine cruelty and discover gratitude amidst pain. Katie emphasizes the importance of self-love over needing validation from God. The discussion highlights the transformative nature of self-inquiry, helping attendees recognize the ego's role and embrace life's lessons. It's a profound journey towards healing and self-compassion.
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Write Your Way Out Of Trance
- Move upsetting thoughts from your head to paper using a worksheet when you're depressed or fearful.
- Then question those written thoughts to wake up from the trance and reconnect with life.
Blame Reveals The Ego's Demands
- Blaming God for making life miserable reveals an ego that expects life to serve a false self.
- Turning the thought around shows you can take responsibility and 'make God's life easier' by changing your mind.
Turn 'Need God' Into Self-Love
- When you think 'I need God to love me,' turn it around to 'I need to love myself' and 'I need to love God.'
- Test these turnarounds with examples from your life rather than just believing them.