#277: My Autistic Son is Driving Me Crazy • The Work of Byron Katie®
Summary
Byron Katie guides listeners through The Work with Heather, who navigates frustration with her autistic son’s repetitive questions in the car. The session explores how to respond with authentic patience rather than irritation, using turnarounds to find peace. Other participants share insights on handling dreams, workplace injustice, and caregiving, revealing that accepting reality and staying present dissolves suffering.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Heather and her autistic son in the car
Morning walk, ego, and the nature of the 'I'
Testing the work and identifying ego thoughts
Listener question: Using dreams as worksheets
Listener question: Workplace accusation and loss of job
Heather's situation: Son's repetitive questions in the car
Worksheet steps 1-2: Identifying what you want from your son
Worksheet step 3: Turning around 'I want him to stop asking'
Worksheet step 4: What you need to be happy
Worksheet step 5: Opposites of 'annoying' and 'anxious'
Worksheet step 6: What you never want to experience again
Listener takeaways: Presence, impermanence, and authenticity
Discussion on parenting, connection, and shared anxiety
Closing: Importance of slowing down and final resources
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