On Snakes, Sticks, and Jedi Mind Tricks: An Interview with Byron Katie

I am posting my March 2007 Byron Katie interview, newly edited to be completely true to the original conversation and transcript. … More

Come Fly with Me: Angels Cheer

I am 47 years old. I turn 48 late this month. I haven’t been someone who has ever given too … More

Top 13 List: A Baker’s Dozen of 2013 Blog Posts

It has been a great year in the blogosphere, easily setting a record for highest amount of traffic since RayHemachandra.com … More

The Turnaround: A Byron Katie Interview

When someone I know is having a tough time — in the middle of one of those dark nights of … More

Byron Katie on the Mind Waking Up to Itself

Ray: When you describe your moment of realization—the cockroach moment—about not believing your thoughts, it sounds almost revelational. Do most … More

Byron Katie on starting to do The Work

Ray: You say when people start to do The Work and ask whether their thoughts are true, it’s best to … More

Byron Katie on the mind’s relationship with itself

Ray: Some people may struggle to disengage the intellect. How do you undo thinking without thinking? Is inquiry not thought … More

Byron Katie on the Turnaround in The Work

Ray: Katie, why is the turnaround so important in The Work? Is it because it shows us other possibilities than … More

Byron Katie on People’s Amazing Beliefs

Ray: What are some especially common stories and beliefs people realize they hold when they start doing The Work? Katie: … More

Byron Katie on how The Work was born

Ray: Who were you when The Work was born, and who are you now? Katie: Who I believed myself to … More