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Peace Talk Episode 287: Questioning Painful beliefs about ourselves or what we need from others
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In this First Friday Work of Byron Katie session, Grace Bell guides participants through the powerful process of questioning their stressful thoughts. Together, they explore how shifting perspective can dissolve suffering and open the way to clarity and peace.
Listeners will hear real-life examples of thoughts under inquiry—ranging from comparing ourselves to others, to managing inner criticism, to wishing others would behave differently. This episode is an invitation to discover that freedom is available in any situation, once our unquestioned stories are brought into the light.
Episode Highlights
[00:00] Introduction — Grace welcomes participants and introduces The Work of Byron Katie.
[04:15] Thought #1: “They are more secure than me.” — Exploring comparison and insecurity.
[14:20] Thought #2: “I want the mean voice in my head to stop.” — Meeting the inner critic with compassion.
[27:05] Thought #3: “He should explain himself.” — Letting go of demands and finding personal peace.
[41:10] Thought #4: “They should reciprocate.” — Questioning fairness and expectations in relationships.
[55:00] Closing reflections and group takeaways.
46 episodes
Manage episode 504687389 series 62391
In this First Friday Work of Byron Katie session, Grace Bell guides participants through the powerful process of questioning their stressful thoughts. Together, they explore how shifting perspective can dissolve suffering and open the way to clarity and peace.
Listeners will hear real-life examples of thoughts under inquiry—ranging from comparing ourselves to others, to managing inner criticism, to wishing others would behave differently. This episode is an invitation to discover that freedom is available in any situation, once our unquestioned stories are brought into the light.
Episode Highlights
[00:00] Introduction — Grace welcomes participants and introduces The Work of Byron Katie.
[04:15] Thought #1: “They are more secure than me.” — Exploring comparison and insecurity.
[14:20] Thought #2: “I want the mean voice in my head to stop.” — Meeting the inner critic with compassion.
[27:05] Thought #3: “He should explain himself.” — Letting go of demands and finding personal peace.
[41:10] Thought #4: “They should reciprocate.” — Questioning fairness and expectations in relationships.
[55:00] Closing reflections and group takeaways.
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