Self-help books, part 2

   At 43, Byron Katie had three children and was not happy in her second marriage.  She suffered from depression and addictions, and spent two weeks in a counseling center, where she had 'an epiphany'.  She began sharing her philosophy of self-inquiry which she called 'The Work'.
    Her book is filled with examples of ''The Work, using a series of questions and 'the turnaround'.  It doesn't always make sense to me, but she does have some philosophy worth considering:

1.) "All of the stress we feel is caused by arguing with what is".
2.)  There are 3 kinds of business- mine, yours and God's.  Stay in you own business.
3.) "Behind every uncomfortable feeling there's a thought that isn't true for us".
4.) "The world is the mirror image of your mind.  If you experience chaos and confusion inside, your external world has to reflect that."
   
   Much to think about here.  Her questioning method can change the way you look at the small challenges in life, but I read comments from a psychologist, saying that this approach would not be helpful in more serious situations, such as trauma. 
  In my last posting, I mentioned that the title "Goddesses Never Age" was not a helpful title for me.  But this short catchy title has had a good effect on me.  It is a simplified version of "The Power of Now" (a book that I will discuss later) - living in the moment and appreciating 'what is'.  In fact, "Loving What Is".