Salute to Byron Katie

This is the woman who said on a set of CD's done with the well-known Dr. Wayne Dyer that she, at age 63, "is having the time of my life watching my body fall apart."  She is the author of several books about what she calls "The Work".  Here is a link to instructions on her web site on how to do the work of examining a belief or a statement about something that bugs you.

http://www.thework.com/downloads/worksheets/instructions_for_thework.pdf

Somewhat along the lines of Karen Maezen Miller, the author of "Hand Wash Cold", Katie had a string of difficulties but found a way to turn herself around.  Basically, she adopted the philosophical approach of asking herself some tough questions, such as "Is what I am saying or thinking really true?"  By not only seriously, deeply and honestly asking herself what is the real truth but also asking how she could turn beliefs and statements around to examine them better, she found that much of what she and others say to themselves is not actually true.  Sometimes, an alternative slant or plan or belief is far more accurate and helpful.  

Every time I run into this woman's work, I marvel at how straightforwardly and simply she examines life and issues that present themselves.  I recommend visiting the www.thework.com link above, making a copy and keeping her approach at the ready for problems that come up.