‘What? You too? I thought I was the only one.’”—C.S. Lewis
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I was thinking about that quote while walking to this morning’s possibility posse.
And I decided to amend it just slightly:
Even if something IS broke (or appears to be), don’t fix it. Here’s why:
Trying to fix something churns up energy of brokenness. Of things not being “okay.”
And I rarely (maybe never?) have enough perspective to truly judge that something is “not okay.”
When I completely surrender to life, when I trust implicitly that life loves me and wants nothing but my greatest good, I have to bow to every experience as a gift. Why would I choose to return it or attempt to amend it?
I notice when I refuse to churn up resistance, which is exactly what happens every time I judge something as needing to be worked on, life has a way of “fixing,” if you want to call it that, all that’s amiss. It works like magic.
Allowing, in my world, is a gazillion times more powerful than attracting or fixing or trying to change anything.
One of the themes of my new book is “Just stop!” Stop getting so involved. Stop thinking you need yet another course or teacher or book (touche!). Putting your attention on things that need to be improved, fixed or changed simply solidifies the mess.
I shared a story that I may have shared before (forgive me if that’s the case, although I notice I need continual reminders) about a friend who had quit trying to fix her relationship status.
Or rather she gave up looking for a relationship. She knew quite clearly the qualities she wanted, but nope, she vowed, never gonna seek again.
She joked that if she was ever going to be in a relationship, her perfect partner would have to knock on her door.
Instead, she started paying attention to all the things she loved. She put her attention on all the beautiful things in her life.
Within a month or two, the guy she was married to for 44 years (he shuffled off the mortal coil last year) literally knocked on her apartment door in New York City.
Speaking of possibility posses, I’m issuing this invitation to anyone who lives in the Kansas City area (or anyone who might want to fly in). Next Tuesday, October 7, my dear friend, Martha Creek, and the fabulous organization the Affiliated New Thought Network is hosting a Raise the Roof event at Unity Village.
Rickie Byars is going to be singing, there’s a Sound Bath and a Candle Light Labyrinth Walk and well, it’s completely free. The idea is to put so much energy into possibility and peace and joy that planetary consciousness will noticeably shift. Did I mention it’s free???
I’ll be there, not presenting, but working the booth with Robin Goff and her remarkable LoveLights organization. You may remember the Taz Grout 222 Foundation contributed to their mission earlier this year. It was such a great honor to be in South Africa at the Ubuntu Camps in January.
So if you’re anywhere near, please come, say hi and let me give you a big, sloppy hug!
It is going to be epic.
In closing, let me just say, as they do in Unity, ‘I love you, I appreciate you and I behold the Christ within you.”
#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).
26 Responses
Love you, Pammy Sue! I’m excited to have your newest book in my hands.
I wish you – and everyone in this virtual possibility posse – an extraordinarily epic, amazingly awesome,
and gloriously giggly day!
xox
Pamela Joy
Gloriously giggly! Love that!
Yay! Love this!
I still have my trusty Easy Button!
I’m not fixing a damn thing!!! YES!!
Yes indeed! The universe, I’ve noticed, is a much better handler of these things.
I love you, Pam!
I love YOU, Sheila!
Trust, trust, trust. I’d like to surrender to pure and beautiful trust! I monkey around with distrust or needing to fix things to elicit positivity from the Universe. Pam, this really spoke to me:
“I notice when I refuse to churn up resistance, which is exactly what happens every time I judge something as needing to be worked on, life has a way of “fixing,” if you want to call it that, all that’s amiss. It works like magic.”
It takes such a load off, knowing that, as the Course says, “I need do nothing.”
Always a beautiful inspiring message. 🙏🏼
Thank you!!!
🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾🍁🍂✨⭐️💫🌼
Emoji hearts and prayer hands back at ya, friend!!!
Love your work Pam! Is there anywhere I can read about your possibility posses? I’d love to start one but am not exactly sure how! Thanks so much!
I did mention them briefly in one of my books—don’t remember which one. But basically, the idea is to get together and talk about possibilities and what is going right. It’s mostly a loose term I use for my gratitude texting team and a couple in-person groups I attend. Even this community here on the blog is what I call a possibility posse.
Many thanks for the invitation to the Unity Centre dust-up. i won’t be there unfortunately,, but I bless the day I was introduced to Unity and “Practical Christianity”, truly bringing Christianity to everyday living. The “Daily Word” as offerred by Unity is worth many times the subscription price. Pam, you are what I might call: “Unity Live!” From now on, I will “Do Nothing” , Just let go and let God.
Always great to hear from a fellow Unitic!!!
Needed this. I put it out to the universe for some guidance, then let it go. And here it is – thank you!
Awesome!!!
Love you! I started attending Unity of Tulsa-Midtown several months ago. Reverend Shanna and music director, Sharla, are rocking our world! If you know anybody in Tulsa, please have them check us out! P.S. I’m Carla Mumma’s brother in law.
I met you once at Unity of Lawrence.
I remember you well!!! Great to see you here.
I just love your messages, Pam! They always come at the right time to remind me of what I know but forget in the day to day. I am also very excited to hear you are writing a new book!! When will it be out? Can’t wait!! Thank you for the inspiration, love and positive vibes!
Book should be out end of the year or first of next!! Thanks for your interest!
As with Cheryl, this came at the right moment for me as well. Magic! Thank you Pam! 💕
Pam non cercherò di aggiustare che il tuo nuovo libro sia tradotto nella mia lingua e che vorrei anche la ristampa dei tuoi libri. Quando vedo la tua mail do un sospiro di sollievo