There are things in life that simply are not negotiable. You didn't ask for them. You wouldn't choose them. And yet — here they are.

Death. Aging. Financial loss. Divorce. Illness. The end of something you loved. A world shifting in ways that feel frightening and out of control.

Most of us spend enormous energy avoiding these realities — or being tormented by them when avoidance fails.

We suffer twice: once when the hard thing happens, and again (and again) in the mind's endless reworking of what it means, what it says about us, and how much worse things might become.

"It's not the difficult thing itself that creates suffering. It's the belief that it shouldn't be happening."

This workshop is an invitation to look very directly at those beliefs — with curiosity, not judgment — and discover what remains when the story softens.

This 3-hour workshop offers you a chance to question the fearful thoughts that keep you anxious. We'll explore some of life's inevitabilities with surprising lightness, deep inquiry, and maybe even some laughter.

What We'll Do Together

This is a live, experiential 3-hour workshop where you'll:

1. Identify Your Stressful Thoughts

Choose one relationship you want to understand better and one specific situation that caused pain. I'll guide you through writing what's called a "Judge Your Neighbor worksheet"—a simple process for getting your unedited, raw thoughts onto paper.

2. Question What You Think You Know

Together, we'll take one of your beliefs through a four-question inquiry process:

• Is it true?
• Can you absolutely know it's true?
• How do you react when you believe that thought?
• Who would you be without it?

These aren't rhetorical questions. They're genuine invitations to investigate your own mind.

3. Discover the Turnarounds

This is where the magic happens. You'll find "turnarounds"—opposite or different ways of looking at the situation that are often MORE true than your original thought. This isn't about making the other person right and you wrong. It's about discovering what's actually been true all along.

4. Experience Relief and Know Your Next Steps

By the end of our time together, you'll feel a palpable shift—relief, clarity, understanding. And you'll know exactly how to continue this practice on your own.

Transformative Benefits

1. Freedom from Anxiety About the Inevitable

Learn how to question the fearful thoughts that arise when contemplating the pain we encounter in life, such as death and taxes. Most of us live with a low-grade hum of dread about these topics. Participants discover that when they question their thinking, that dread transforms into curiosity—and sometimes into unexpected peace with what "should" be terrifying.

2. Practical Tools for Facing Financial Stress
Surprises around money loss trigger beliefs about financial security, scarcity, and worthiness that create suffering all year long. This workshop gives you a method to examine these beliefs, leading to clearer decision-making and significantly reduced financial anxietyevery time money stress shows up. Yes, we sometime do an entire mini workshop on money...and you can make this your topic during our time together.

3. A Lighter Relationship with Mortality
By questioning thoughts about death, aging, illness, and loss of control, participants often experience profound shifts—from terror to acceptance, from avoidance to presence. Some even find humor in what once felt unbearable. You might be surprised what happens when you actually look at your thoughts about dying instead of running from them.

4. Relief from "Should" Thinking About the Future
"I should have more saved by now." "I should live to see my grandchildren grow up." "I shouldn't be this worried about life at my age." Learn to identify and question the stressful stories about how your future "should" look or how long you "should" live, freeing up the mental and emotional energy currently consumed by these worries.

5. Increased Presence and Appreciation for Life Now
Here's the paradox: when you stop believing your fearful thoughts about death, terrible events, financial ruin, you naturally become more available to enjoy your actual life in this moment—the only one that's real. Participants often report feeling more alive, more grateful, and more engaged with what's right in front of them.

All you need is pen, paper, and an open mind. I'll provide everything else.

You'll have the replay if you can't attend live or want to experience the inquiry again.

Workshop Details:

When: Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Pacific Time/ Noon-3pm Eastern/ 6-9pm Berlin
Where: Live on Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Recording: Yes - full replay available
Investment: Recommended sustainable tuition is $65, with reduced rates available for those in need (sliding scale begins at $47)

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A Note About This Work:

I offer these mini workshops once a month.

This is an invitation to question what you think you know—and to discover the peace that's been waiting all along.

With love,
Grace Bell
Certified Mental Health Therapist & Eating Peace Coach

Open to Everyone

No prior experience with The Work required. Come with an open heart and willingness to question your thoughts.

Can't attend live? No problem! You'll receive access to the full replay for 30 days, so you can experience this transformation on your own timeline.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q. I've never done The Work before. Can I still participate?
Absolutely! This workshop is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. We'll start with the basics of The Work's four questions and turnarounds, so everyone has the foundation needed to dive into these juicy topics.

Q: I'm really anxious about money and my financial future. Will this workshop help?
Yes. The Work doesn't give financial advice, but it addresses the root cause of financial anxiety—your thoughts. When you question beliefs like "I'll never have enough" or "I should be further ahead," you often find clarity and peace that makes better financial decisions possible.

Q: Isn't thinking about death depressing? Why would I sign up for this?
Most people find the opposite is true. What's depressing is avoiding thoughts about death while they run your life in the background. When you actually look at these thoughts and question them, many participants experience relief, freedom, and a deeper appreciation for being alive right now.

Q: This feels like heavy topics for a group setting. Will I be comfortable?
The workshop creates a respectful, contained environment where you can work with your thoughts at your own pace. While some participants choose to share, you can engage fully by working privately. The facilitator balances depth with lightness—these are serious topics, but inquiry doesn't have to be heavy.

Q: What technical requirements do I need for the Zoom meeting?
You'll need a device with internet connection, a webcam, and microphone. A quiet, private space is recommended. The Zoom link will be sent after registration with simple instructions for joining if you're new to the platform.

Q: Will the session be recorded?
Yes, the workshop will be recorded and available to participants for 30 days. This allows you to revisit the material or review any portions you want to work with more deeply. Recordings are for participant use only and not for sharing.

Q: What if I get emotional during the workshop?
The Work is designed as gentle self-inquiry, not emotional catharsis. That said, questioning deeply held beliefs can bring up feelings. The facilitator creates a safe container for whatever arises. However, if you're currently in crisis or acute distress, individual therapy is recommended before group work.

Q: Can I really find peace with something unwanted in just three hours?
You can definitely experience shifts in three hours—many participants do. More importantly, you'll learn a process you can continue using whenever fearful thoughts about death, money, difficult events, or the future arise. This workshop plants seeds that can keep growing long after April 15th.

Meditate on all four questions, then find turnarounds, and examples for each turnaround. This process takes focus, an open heart, and stillness. Your examples for each turnaround will reveal new realities to you. Allow them, as they are shown to you, to settle into your awareness, realities you may not have been aware of, they will wake you up one by one and enlighten you, show you a much kinder world. With all the love in my heart, I invite you to meet that world that is living right here, right now, right under your nose, just four questions (and your answers to them) away.." ~ Byron Katie