“Your heart and my heart are very, very old friends.”–Hafiz
Happy Tuesday, beloveds! Thought I’d pop in today to share a couple things, all of which involve beautiful connections.
The first is a message from Taz who reminded me this morning that who I am–who we all are–is far greater than we think. She wanted me to know that each of us is WAY MORE wise, kind and joined together than we could ever imagine.
Our bodies which occupy…oh, I don’t know?…99 percent of our attention?…are temporary tools we have the privilege of using for a short while. Sorta like a hammer. But we should never forget they’re not the whole tool box.
I also want to give props to all of you who email me the most amazing things—from pictures of hedgehog feather dusters to amazing manifestation stories to praise for my words that sometimes make me blush, but always remind me why I write and why it’s so important to use our given “tools” to shine for the divine.
Yesterday, a filmmaker I met through Mike Dooley sent me an inspiring video of an otter who, after getting the attention of a human who was able to rescue his trapped mate, swam back to him and presented him with a thank you gift of a rock. An otter gave a human a tangible thank you gift!!!!! Maybe I can figure out how to share that here.
The last connection I want to highlight is a couple friends who are throwing a big party/concert/love fest for the Taz Grout 222 Foundation. It’s on September 22 at Unity Village outside Kansas City. If any of you are in the area (or if you feel like driving/flying/hot air ballooning in), please join us. I’ll be presenting along with Karen Drucker and Greg Tamblyn. They’ll be singing. I’ll just be dancing and celebrating and sharing a few thoughts on inner guidance and spacious aliveness.
Karen Drucker, whose music and words embolden us to forever embrace the wonders of life, is giving a retreat the weekend before so why not come for the whole three days? You can get more info here.
Greg Tamblyn, who might be the funniest singer alive (he’s also profound as Gandhi), is hosting a couple trips to Ireland. I keep trying to sign up, but they book up so fast that a couple years ago when four friends and I intended to go we ended up with a band we’d never ever heard of, but absolutely LOVED. Grace is funny that way. There’s more info here.
So that’s it for today, except for this final thought: You are part of an inscrutable love that’s all-encompassing and more real and vast than you’ll ever know while swinging the hammer.
#222 Forever!
Pam Grout is the author of 20 books including E-Squared, E-Cubed, Thank & Grow Rich and her latest book, The Course in Miracles Experiment: A Starter Kit for Rewiring Your Mind (And Therefore Your World).
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Otters! My favorite creature. I believe Richard Bach wrote that we humans are the otters of the universe! How fun!
I love being an otter of the universe. And I love that when they sleep, they hold hands. So they don’t drift apart. That’s what we’re doing here–holding hands!!!
heart friends…
Always and forever!
I grew up in a working class family. They were conservative and conventional people. My father told me I must go to college to improve myself. I believed him. I did two years at a community college in Los Angeles, CA. Then transferred to the university and got my BA and teaching credential. I met my first husband who wanted to avoid the draft. Marriage, child and two children provided him with a deferment.
About 2012, I studied E squared. I did the experiments. Some blew my conservative mind. I sort of was still a Christian. I drove somewhere and the pickup truck ahead of my car had a bumper sticker that talked about Christian Warriors. If God is Love why do we need warriors? I pondered that question. I started to attend Unity of CSL after seeing that truck. Then in 2018, I discovered ACIM. That totally changed my life. I released anger. That was my go to way of being. And it just went away.
Here is my miracle. I lived in a condo in Las Vegas which was too expensive. I wanted to move somewhere else. San Diego was too expensive to buy a mobile home. My brother asked me to move to Clearlake, Ca. I bought a mobile home in Kelseyville which is a small town. That is where i live. I did this move on faith I would be OK. My neighbor, with whom I am friendly, just took me to a store where I bought Tamales which I will have for dinner. I am blessed.
I LOVE hearing about your blessed life. When we focus on the blessings, more blessings flow.
I have just finished A Course In MIracles for the 4th time …and am always in total awe of your interpretation of the lesson which most days I cannot make head nor tail of …..for the past year your words often have made me laugh out loud as I love the way your mind works….you are a miracle worker making light of such a complicated text. You have lightened every morning with your words and set me in the right direction for my day. A million thanks to you Pam.
Wow! Now I AM blushing. Also sending a million “my pleasures” back to you.
Your words are a joy and inspiration to read ❤️
Ah, thanks, Lesley!
Hi to Pam and to all of your Possibility Posse!
Please be kind enough to help with a Healing Prayer for my niece, Natalie. She is more like my daughter.
She is only 36 years old with a 2 yr old and 4 yr old and was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. My heart is breaking.
The survival rate is about 10-13% but it is NOT Zero. She is so afraid and so sick. We keep assuring her that healing is possible.
If you have any stories of stage 4 PC survivors would you please send them my way? And say a prayer for her?
I am not sure if it is ok to put my email in this message in order to receive any stories. I will put it under my name so it is easy for you to delete if you wish.
I love your books, Pam. And love seeing you pop up in my inbox!!
Love and Light,
Sharon
sharonduffy@stocktrendspotter.com or thumbsup325@hotmail.com
I have heard many stories of people healing from Stage 4 cancer. I also know life is bigger than our bodies. I hold you and your beautiful niece in my prayers.
Love the otters! Soooo SWEET. Thank you, Pam, for reminding us there’s another way to see.
The view from “the other way” is beautiful!
You’re MY rock, Pammy Sue~ I otterly addore you! I’ll see if I can hitch me a hot air balloon ride to your party, I’m just a couple states over. Have a magical & blessed week. {{HedgeHugs}}
I’ll look in the skies for your balloon! And I otterly adore you, too!
@222 Forever – thank you –
And here’s to all who refuse to see the lesser version of themselves that old, patterned thinking tries to bring up.
Thank you always Pam!
As I often say, I write what I need to remember!
Oh, That Otter video was just sooooo incredibly sweet. Thank you for sharing this and your wise words….
Heather
Otterly–to quote TwistedWhiskerz–thrilled to share!
Pam, I love you!
Sheila, I love YOU!!!
Muchas gracias, Pam, for sharing that loverly (and amazingly shot and edited!) otter video. It made my day… which was pretty-darn good already! 😊
De Nada, mi amiga!!!
❤️💃 Thank you, Beautiful Pam.
You’re so welcome, beautiful Kara!
Love finding you in my inbox Pam. So much heart and love in this one. As always. ❤️🙏
Heart and love–just the words I want my writing to convey!!! Thank you!
♥222♥
222 Forever!!!
I literally just thought of you this morning and how much I love when you pop in my inbox… and here you are! No coincidence… obviously 😎
You rock the Casbah!!
We all rock the Casbah–and oh how fun that is!!!
Love, love, love. Your blogs always fills my heart with love and join. They give me a high for hours. Thank you, thank you
The otter story is amazing and a reminder anything is possible.
I can’t make the celebration in Kansas City but will be celebrating with you where ever I am on the 22nd 🎉🎈
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We will feel your inspirational energy!!! Thanks!!!
Thanks so much for posting the otter video – what a joy, so moving! OMG