Loving What Is
Four Questions That Can Change Your Life
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Narrated by:
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Byron Katie
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Stephen Mitchell
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MacLeod Andrews
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Rebecca Lowman
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Written by:
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Byron Katie
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Stephen Mitchell
About this listen
Out of nowhere, like a breeze in a marketplace crowded with advice, comes Byron Katie and "The Work". In the midst of a normal life, Katie became increasingly depressed and, over a 10-year period, sank further into rage, despair, and thoughts of suicide. Then, one morning, she woke up in a state of absolute joy, filled with the realization of how her own suffering had ended. The freedom of that realization has never left her, and now, in Loving What Is, you can discover the same freedom through The Work.
The Work is simply four questions that, when applied to a specific problem, enable you to see what is troubling you in an entirely different light. As Katie says, "It's not the problem that causes our suffering; it's our thinking about the problem." Contrary to popular belief, trying to let go of a painful thought never works; instead, once we have done The Work, the thought lets go of us. At that point we can truly love what is, just as it is.
Loving What Is will show you step by step, through clear and vivid examples, exactly how to use this revolutionary process for yourself. You'll see people do The Work with Katie on a broad range of human problems, from a wife ready to leave her husband because he wants more sex to a Manhattan worker paralyzed by fear of terrorism to a woman suffering over a death in her family. Many people have discovered The Work's power to solve problems; in addition, they say that through The Work they experience a sense of lasting peace and find the clarity and energy to act, even in situations that had previously seemed impossible.
If you continue to do The Work, you may discover, as many people have, that the questioning flows into every aspect of your life, effortlessly undoing the stressful thoughts that keep you from experiencing peace. Loving What Is offers everything you need to learn and live this remarkable process and to find happiness as what Katie calls "a lover of reality".
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- jen gordon
- 2018-09-19
Uplifting
A dear friend recommended this to me when I was stuck in a rut. Loving what is puts things in perspective and had a beautiful message about making the best of the human condition! A great listen. #audible 1
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- Michelle
- 2021-06-07
Worth the listen
If you are ready to do “the work” this is so worth the listen. I’ve had this audio book in my library for years but haven’t been able to get into it. Tried it again, and I was obviously ready, because it is changing the stories I tell myself and I am listening.
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-08-14
Amazing!
This book is amazing and life altering. It is definitely a must read for anyone wanting to positively change their lives.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-07-12
Life Changing!!!
Listen, print the work sheets then do the work and enjoy your freedom. See for yourself.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-11-11
Life Changer
This book is a perception changer. How to use those moments where you feel anger or bitterness or resentment and gain insight into ourselves. Set yourself free from the trap of your mind and read this book!!
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- Mona
- 2022-05-10
life changing !
thus is the vest ookIave own since I am born! I highly recommend it if you want drastic changes in ur life.
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- Locavore
- 2018-12-28
life changing
Mind expanding brilliance. 'The work' allows serious shifts in what is considered true in life.
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- IV
- 2020-09-18
Excellent
Describes using concrete and varied examples a simple and very practical technique that can have profound implications on your daily life. A must read.
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- Aravaeya
- 2020-12-12
A new teacher
Fantastic. I have been doing mindwork for about a year now and listening to this book/ becoming introduced to Katies work has given me a HUGE leap in progress and my evolution. Instantly changing my life. She is now another of my teachers and role models. I love Katie so very much! and am so very thankful for what she does and who she is.
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- Rainbow Sparkles
- 2019-08-12
Powerful concept
I highly recommend The Work as a life changing tool for growth and peace. if you are not yet familiar with Katie's concept and are considering this book, please look at a few of her videos or podcasts to see how she deconstructs our projections to reveal a kind and loving world. Being familiar with the work, I wasn't sure if the book would be much different than the podcast, but it is beautifully performed, easy to listen to, and flows nicely. Well worth the value and the opportunity to support the Work.
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