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“The voice within is what I'm married to. All marriage is a metaphor for that marriage. My lover is the place inside me where an honest yes and no come from. That's my true partner. It's always there. And to tell you yes when my integrity says no is to divorce that partner.”

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Byron Katie, born Kathryn E.惠特克, is an American author and thinker known for her psychological and philosophical practice, 'The Work'. She was born on December 6, 1942, and is renowned for her simple yet effective method of identifying and changing negative thought patterns. Katie's work has helped thousands of people and has had a profound impact globally. more

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