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Letter: "Dancing in Joy"

Dearest Katie,

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever know that I would become what I am becoming. There are no words to say what is going on inside me. I am dancing a dance beyond what I could imagine. This morning I actually was dancing to some music, just me and the world, and I felt the deepest of joys and freedom. Because of The Work in my life. How can I ever thank you enough. Some of my friends stopped doing the work along the way, they got busy, thought maybe it was "over the top" or not for them and that is wonderful. But for me, I am "laughing all the way to the bank"...as they say! The work has only given me love I never knew.

You say "just when you think it can't get any better, it has too." YES. It is true. And I am just an ordinary woman! Katie, I get more and more of what you have every day.

Going into the grocery is the most amazing experience now because I feel so safe in the world and among true family wherever I go. I look into the eyes of the man who gets the carts and help him, I see the people and I am home with them all, watching them shop with a love so deep, as if I am that tender hearted God watching over them. They would never hurt me willingly, I understand this. I sense they would die for me if needed. I look at a man on the way out and we smile. I feel a oneness not known before. When I go to my women's 12 step meeting we laugh and laugh, this new self is contagious. I am a new person at my meetings, bringing in joy and a knowing that all is well without having to say it, and sometimes sharing that. It is true Katie when you say "If you are in a hurry to get to heaven, this is the way." When I started doing the work 2 and a half years ago, I thought at times it seemed slow, or that some thoughts would never go away. Today my deepest sorrow i s gratitude unable to be spoken. I met with you recently at Kripalu, sitting with you and honoring your loving presence.

I must thank you for your tireless travel to people everywhere to give them The Work. You are, to me, the most amazing, humble person I have ever met. This must be what love must do. Every time I go to your workshops you remember my name and always have time to talk with me. And now, it seems I am off to the woman's prison to offer The Work. I notice that I want to do that. Not perfectly. Not sure how it will turn out but what else can I do Katie! As I become free I am more here to help out, wherever I can. I have a long way to go, lots of stressful thoughts yet to welcome. I am not complete, however, I have paper and pen and 4 questions.

You are one of the greatest blessings to our planet, even when some people don't recognize that.

And yes, you are right when you say "we all love each other, we may not always recognize that." Thank you for you.

Loving you always, Sandra K.

Comments (5)

Nitza:

hi Sandra:

Its a wonderfull letter and it just expresses all the gratitude that is left after meeting ourselves through TW.

When I started to do the work not long ago i noticed that everything i needed to know was inside my own mind, my own understanding, and that gave me a tremendous sense of satisfaction and gratitude ..is like sharing a big secret.

Now I also want to share that love for understanding with great affection and patience to anyone who comes near me with suffering ..im so greatfull for this new eyes ...TW gave me the eyes that i needed to see all that ive always had inside.

Besides when everything is perfect for you and you are left only with gratitude what else there is to do? but be there for others on any circumstance even as a quite presence sometimes participating actively and sometimes just been there.

I definetly share your experience and im happy for you and for me...love u Nitza

Ayda Lund:

Hi Sandra,
I love your letter. I want to read it over and over again. I truly enjoy and love reading it.
Love
Ayda

This is a beautiful letter.

Lisa Lee:

Sandra,

I love your story - it is a beautifully written expression of my own experience as well. And I love that the women in my 12-Step meeting are now doing The Work and some aren't and it is all so perfect. I would love to stay in touch (I am sartori@elevatedsecurity.com). I do Presentations on the Work of Byron Katie with an emphasis on how it "fits" so beautifully into the 12-steps. I would love to hear your experiences and gain from your wisdom. And either way, I am just moved by our experience! It's all so sweet!

Liz:

I just cried while reading this, welled up and overflowed, like it came from my own heart. . .(did it?). Still, in duality, how wonderful to be grateful for gratefulness!!!
Anyone who hasn't listened yet to the conference call with Katie from January 16, 2007 might want to do so. . .
http://www.thework.com/Teleconferences.asp
What a gift.
Thank you Sanda!

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