“In these temporary human forms, we’re here to be used in service to the undivided, to the flow of life, to how love wants to move.”—Gail Brenner
By the time life’s biggest blessing landed in my womb, I had already accumulated a couple degrees, three decades of experience and some notable, if sporadic, accomplishments.
But it was Tasman McKay Grout that taught me all the things I really needed to know: how to slow down and marvel at tiny, everyday things, how to laugh and dance and sing as loud as I possibly can and how to make a fort out of sofa cushions.
But the two biggest lessons I learned from my brilliant, kind, creative daughter is how much love a heart can hold (Like the Grinch, my heart grew three sizes that monumental day in October 1993) and how vital it is to embrace every day, every moment, every second.
Death has a way of slapping us in the face with the reminder that life is short and uncertain and that uttering or promoting any message but “I love you. I have always loved you” is a complete and utter waste of time. This is it, friends, right now. And the only question worth asking is “How can I use this right now moment to be more generous, wide open and fully alive?”
As you know, I consider myself the ground crew for Taz’s wise, now cosmic perspective. That’s why I started the Taz Grout 222 Foundation that every February 22 (2/22) offers a monetary gift to an innovative project or person with a big idea to change consciousness and therefore the world.
We’re committed to changing the story of the modern world from consumption and acquisition to the more meaningful pursuit of creativity and self-expression. We believe happiness comes from human solidarity, simple living, respect for nature and the empowerment of all.
We look for projects that support the following ideas:
1. All people long to be generous and create beautiful things.
2. The story of scarcity, lack and the need to fight for resources was made up and is no longer valid. We aim to prove that, once liberated from outdated paradigms, the world is generative and endlessly abundant.
3. We believe all humans are interconnected and that even tiny actions have great significance.
If you or anyone you know has an idea to help bring about a change in consciousness, please consider applying for the 2023 grant.
It’s easy to apply. Just send a description of your big idea to taz.grout.222.foundation@gmail.com.
The more creative the project, the more likely it is to be chosen. In the past, we’ve funded a free coffee shop in India run by survivors of acid attacks, a forest of 2222 trees, a library in Nepal, a regenerative agriculture project in Ontario (Taz’s Hot Dirt), a couple different dancing projects and Service Space, an international, all-volunteer troop of love bombers who I just happen to be going to India with next month.
I hope you, my friends here on the blog, will help spread the word about this year’s award.
I’ll end with this quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn: “At the deepest level, there is no giver, no gift, and no recipient…only the universe rearranging itself.”
Have the very best weekend of your life and, as always, #222 Forever!
Pam Grout is the author of 20 books including E-Squared, E-Cubed, Thank & Grow Rich and her latest, The Course in Miracles Experiment: A Starter Kit for Rewiring Your Mind (And Therefore Your World).
32 Responses
Taz looks the image of you in that first photo. You are a credit to each other with your inspirational ventures. Thank you for sharing them and your wisdom . 🥰🥰
You are welcome!
Good God, Pam and Tasman, this is such an incredibly beautiful post. May you be blessed in all of your ways.
Your question is so powerful: “How can I use this right now moment to be more generous, wide open and fully alive?”
Being love,
Art
Fully alive–I don’t want to miss a moment!
I love this quote!! It makes me happy and hopeful…Thank you for sharing.
At the deepest level, there is no giver, no gift, and no recipient…only the universe rearranging itself.”
It’s such a great quote!
Yay, 222 Foundation! I love your phrase, “I consider myself the ground grew for Taz’s wise, now-cosmic perspective!”
It’s an honor being her ground crew.
Go Magic! Go Miracles! Go love! Go light!
Go! Go! Go!
Thankyou Pam and Taz for the wonderful 222 Foundation, for all the love and wisdom you share with us all here, and for being delightful Angels generously spreading joy, peace and love across the world. We are blessed by you both, and I am so grateful I found your books and you Pam. I look forward to hearing more about who might be in the running to receive the 2023 222 Foundation’s Grant, and I always look forward to more of your inspiring posts that include wonderful quotes like the one by Jon Kabat-Zinn in today’s post. Blessings galore to you dear Pam! 222 forever! 🥳
🌺🎉🦋💛🎈
Blessings galore indeed! Thank you!!!
You’re very welcome! 😁💃🦋🌺😘
Love you so much. I would apply but my creativity is in the Kitchen cooking with love.
What a perfect way to give love! And I love you SO MUCH, too.
Pam, what a privilege to have your daughter looking on from another perspective. No doubt, smiling that so beautiful smile, right at you, from just behind the veil.
Knowing her is/was the greatest honor of my life.
Thank you for always sharing Taz’s teaching, along with your own, with all of us!
Have a splendid weekend!
xox
Taz, as I’ve often said, was always the wisest one in the room. And I will have a splendid weekend!
Howdy Pam! I’m spreading the word and the love, my friend! ❤️222❤️ Forever!!!
You always do! Thanks!!
I received this at 1:11 pm, was that intentional or just 222 divided in half?
Pam, lovely post as always. Lovely photos too. Every time I read— and I’ve been reading you for a while since first reading E-squared — your words help me refresh my spiritual place in the world and find more validation in my belief in angels, kindness, humanity, and miracles.
I have one recommendation I hope you consider. I will email it to you. Thanks most sincerely. I wish you miracles.
Love and Light, Pam. Love the quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn: “At the deepest level, there is no giver, no gift, and no recipient…only the universe rearranging itself.”
Grateful🙏🏼
Thank you again for your loving, positive message. I’m looking for a non secular church/community that focuses on the Course in Miracles in Gainesville, FL. Do you know of any?
You and Taz are making such a beautiful difference in our world. Thank you💖💫
Thank you, Pam! Lots of love to you!!!
What an incredible team you and Taz have become! What a fantastic mission. I trust you’ll find a great program to support in 2023.
Such a testament that age doesn’t determine wisdom. What an amazing gift she was. We are all learning from her through you. Thanks for sharing the photos. Her beautiful soul shines through her smile.
I love your philosophy and all you stand for. Both of you are such an inspiration. ❤️🙏
That quote from Jon Kabat-Zinn blows my mind! Thanks 4 sharing! Have a perfect day with much love!!!
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