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Loving What Is

Four Questions That Can Change Your Life
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In Loving What Is, Byron Katie presents a method called "The Work," which consists of four simple questions designed to help individuals question their stressful thoughts. Through this process, readers are guided to transform their thinking and uncover a more peaceful, accepting outlook on life.
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This book may appeal to you if you are seeking practical steps to achieve mental clarity and inner peace. It offers transformative insights and a method to question stressful thoughts, leading to a life of greater freedom and joy.

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Loving What Is

Bryon Katie found herself at a complete dead end in her life, she felt increasingly depressed and over a ten-year period had sunk into an existence of depression, despair and rage.

A major work by spiritual teacher Byron Katie- a simple, straightforward system for achieving inner peace

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Loving What Is by bestselling author Byron Katie, co-authored by Stephen Mitchell, is a transformative guide that introduces a method for eliminating stress and suffering from our lives. Unlike traditional self-help literature, this book does not offer platitudes or quick fixes. Instead, it presents a simple yet profound process called 'The Work.' This four-step programme encourages readers to question their thoughts, thereby disarming the root causes of mental and emotional pain.

Central to Loving What Is are the compelling case studies and practical exercises that guide readers through 'The Work.' The method revolves around asking four specific questions to identify and understand the issues causing distress. Once these thoughts are closely examined, readers can disentangle themselves from harmful beliefs and irrational judgements. This book is designed to be interactive, ensuring that readers actively engage in the process of self-inquiry for maximum impact.

The influence of Byron Katie's teachings has been profound, touching countless lives. Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now, describes it as 'a great blessing for our planet.' The Los Angeles Times applauds the method’s efficiency in cutting through 'years of self-delusion and rationalisation,' while Time Magazine praises its pragmatic approach to solving personal problems.

Readers have left glowing reviews, testifying to the life-changing impact of Loving What Is:

"Mind blown - this is the best book I have read of this type since The Power of Now. It really helped me to let go of beliefs and judgements that aren't serving me. Thanks for writing it." – * Reader review

"Amazing, life-changing" – * Reader review

"A massively inspiring book" – * Reader review

"Very easy to read and an absolute gem!" – * Reader review

"Life changing (really)" – * Reader review

Combining simplicity with profundity, Byron Katie’s Loving What Is leverages her own experience of transcending suffering to guide others. The four-step system of 'The Work' serves as a toolkit for identifying and tackling issues head-on, thus leading to true inner peace and happiness. It's more than a book; it's a practical manual for anyone seeking emotional liberation and joy in everyday life.

Discover the life-changing power of questioning your thoughts with Loving What Is, and experience the peace and freedom that comes from transforming your relationship with reality.

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Loving What Is is praised for offering a revolutionary approach to living. Reviewers note its pragmatic and straightforward method of encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their issues and transform their lives.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712629300

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rider & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Byron Katie lives in Los Angeles. Stephen Mitchell's widely acclaimed translations of the Tao Te Ching and the Bhagavad Gita (Rider 2000) are respected the world over. He lives in California.

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