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“Since the past is unreal and the future is unreal, all your thoughts are about nothing.”

Quote by Byron Katie

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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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