Rather than understand the original cause-a thought-we try to change the stressful feelings by looking outside ourselves.
Byron KatieA thought is harmless unless we believe it. Itโs not our thoughts, but our attachment to our thoughts, that causes suffering. Attaching to a thought means believing that itโs true, without inquiring. A belief is a thought that weโve been attaching to, often for years.
Byron KatieIf you want real control, drop the illusion of control; let life have you. It does anyway. Youโre just telling yourself the story of how it doesnโt.
Byron Katie