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Turning limiting beliefs into limitless possibilities with (04) simple questions
I was introduced to Byron Katie thework.com/ and her famous (04) questions a couple of months ago while on a personal development course. An aha moment and a fresh perspective on certain personal thought patterns that were holding me back . My own example dealt with reticence in a public setting and reluctance to voice my opinions. Fear of confrontation ? Fear of ridicule ? My self-talk went something like this and highlighted the logical over the dramatic. Identify a limiting belief you have. My opinion is not very valuable and better left unsaid. What I have to say has all been said before , and better. Question 1: Is it true? Hmmm 🤔🤔Well , I do feel my knowledge often lacks depth. Question 2: Can you absolutely know it’s true? No I cannot absolutely know it to be true. Hmmm 🤔🤔In fact , people do seek out my opinion and advice. Question 3: How do you react—what happens—when you believe that thought? When I believe this thought , I hesitate , hold back , refrain from entering discussions , engaging in a group , participating in debates and discussions. Question 4: Who would you be without the thought? Without the thought , I would be very vocal ( to the point of brashness ? ) I would be extremely participative and never hold back. ( Was my stammer given to me as part of a greater masterplan and discipline ? 🤔🤔 ) Turn the thought around and state your new belief I speak thoughtfully and with good intention. I have a right to be heard and can effectively contribute to a discussion. I will maintain respectful silence when I need to listen or do not know the subject . I will learn to be comfortable in silence and accept what I do not know with humility. (( These questions can be used very effectively , either relating to our perceptions of others or ourselves 😊😊)) A entry from my journal dating back to 30th October 2019 makes a good corollary (unsure of author ) - FOUR limiting beliefs that often stop us are :
Here are a couple of added links - Worksheets by Byron Katie. The Four Questions - the "One Belief at a time worksheet" The Four Questions adapted to others - the "Judge your Neighbour" worksheet. 
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