Peace Talk Episode 293: How to Question a Thought in Under 5 Minutes | The Work of Byron Katie

Today's Grace Note is about making inquiry accessible—because you don't need perfect conditions to question your thoughts.

Someone once asked me: "How long does The Work take? I don't have time to journal for an hour every time I'm upset."

Here's the truth: you can question a thought in under five minutes. In the car. While making coffee. While your kid is getting their shoes on.

The point isn't to do it perfectly. The point is to do it.

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In this video:

The 5-minute speed version of Byron Katie's inquiry process
Why waiting for "perfect conditions" keeps you stuck
Step-by-step breakdown: 6 steps in 5 minutes

Byron Katie's Four Questions:

Is it true?
Can you absolutely know that it's true?
How do you react when you believe that thought?
Who would you be without that thought?
Turn the thought to the opposite, to yourself, switch places with the other

This week's practice: Set a timer for 5 minutes. Pick one recurring stressful thought. Question it using the steps in this video.

This is part of my series: Grace Notes + The Work of Byron Katie.
Grace Notes are excerpts from my newsletter (2011-present) where I documented my inquiry journey. At the end of each week I share one concept from a Grace Note and then dive into a practice from The Work.
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