Believing in the capacity for one's own happiness is important because it allows individuals to take control of their own lives and emotions. It helps them understand that their happiness is not dependent on external factors or other people, but rather on their own thoughts and actions. This belief is the first step towards undertaking The Work, a process of self-inquiry that helps individuals identify and challenge their untrue thoughts, thereby leading to a more peaceful and harmonious life.
At the age of 43, Byron Katie was paralyzed by depression, rage, and paranoia, but that dark time ga...
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