“What we’re trying to do is disassemble the ego so the radiance of Self shines through.”–David R. Hawkins
In a memorable scene from Steve Martin’s 1979 hit, “The Jerk,” Navin, as Martin’s character is called, runs excitedly up to a delivery truck. He grabs a parcel, rips it open, begins jumping up and down and screaming, “The new phone book is here. The new phone book is here.”
That could well be me today, announcing that, after a five-year-hiatus, “my new book is here. My new book is here.”
After Taz died, I stumbled to get my writing career back in gear. I continued to write blog posts, as you undoubtedly know, but I experienced many false starts in continuing my previous book-a-year run.
So getting this book out feels like a significant victory. It’s different than my previous works, written from the voice of the saboteur inside our heads.
The Course in Miracles calls this disembodied voice “the ego” and says that as long as we mistake its message as truth, we miss the incredible aliveness that is our birthright.
Ego’s Playbook offers a graphic journey (think picture book for grownups) showcasing the ego’s many cons, its non-stop efforts to keep us from experiencing our true nature. It pokes fun at the ego and invites us to break free.
The bottom-line truth is that all of us swim in an ocean of abundance, peace and joy. We often roll our eyes at this suggestion because well, the voice loop in our head has convinced us otherwise.
At all times, we have unlimited access to universal intelligence, an ever-flowing fountain that we completely ignore because we’re stuck in ego structures and unconscious habits of feeling separate and limited and inferior.
Because our thoughts are SO powerful, they create a simulation in our lives that appears to defy Divine Intelligence. The key word here is simulation. It’s not real. It’s an illusion that, thanks to our creative force, appears strikingly true. That’s how much power we have.
Once we understand the ego’s tricks (as this book attempts to do), we can step away from the old story.
Taz came to me in a dream last night, gave me the biggest hug which I took as a sign to say, “mom, I love you and I am so happy you finally got this project out of the chutes. It’s time for you to get back out there and do your thing.”
So friends, I stand before you today with my pants down, as Keith Richards describes how he often feels on stage, announcing the debut of my new book.
#222 Forever!
Pam Grout is the author of 20 books including E-Squared, E-Cubed, The Course in Miracles Experiment: A Starter Kit for Rewiring Your Mind (And Therefore Your World) and her latest book, The Ego’s Playbook.
61 Responses
Ordered ❤️ it’s on its way and I can’t wait , thank you 🙏 Pam xxxx
Ah, thanks!!!
Congratulations and thank you for all you continue to share with us. It’s life changing 😊
That means so much. Thanks!
I love you Pam! Can’t wait to get the book tomorrow!
Love you, too, Cheryl.
That sounds like a great book Pam. Especially loved your dream with Taz.
❤️🎶💞
It was THE BEST!!!! I’ll never forget it!
Hi Pam;
I am very excited and looking forward to reading your new book!
I have reread your books many times,
Thank you for writing them,
You’re so welcome, Annette. Thanks for the kudos.
Thank you for being you and sharing that with us.
It is my pleasure.
Just purchased your new book and am looking forward to reading it. I have read most of your books and use “The Course in Miracles Experiment” everyday in my writing and meditation. (It’s getting close to falling apart from use) Thank you for all you do!
Yes. We should have published that ACIM book in hard cover because it does get repeated year after year. Thanks for that!!
Thank you Pam. I can’t wait to get my hands and ‘mind’ on your new book.
It’s different, but it wouldn’t ever let me go, so I finally had to write it to clear the airwaves.
Ordered! So excited, can’t wait to read it. Also how wonderful that Taz visited you in your dream. Hope you get a hedgehog today.
I absolutely did. Two, in fact, before I even meditated.
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!
So excited for you and for all of us!
xox
Happy Hedgehog Monday!
xox
Happy hedgehog Monday to you, too!
I love Taz came to you in a dream 💕. I believe in that so much. I had a dream once of my deceased grandmother and she told me not to worry about being single and she then hinted at how I would meet my husband. Which happened and we have been married 15 years now. I still remember that dream like it was yesterday. Really looking forward to your book! Off to purchase now
Me, too. In fact, I just copied this quote from Nick Cave: “We now dwell in an essentially materialistic age, and weird experiences that disturb this rational world are often met with skepticism and derision. Unloved, this aspect of our nature can wither and die. I believe we ignore this strange and otherworldly activity at our peril.”
To me, it’s more real than the materialistic world
Ordered, thank you Pam. I have some weird mystical connection to you in so many ways. Thanks for writing another gem. Interesting that the on-line sale price was $12.22. love you my friend 💕
Yes, I purposely set the price for the 12.22. It’s probably different in other countries, but I love that I can at least do that here.
As I finished my daily reading from a Course In Miracles Experiment, I clicked on fb and the first thing that came up was the announcement of your latest book!
I’m so excited! It’s been awhile!
Congratulations Pam! I can’t wait to get my hands on your new book!
I’m sooooo excited! I know what I’m ordering my friends Christmas presents! 🥳🙏🏻❤️
It has been awhile. So thanks for the encouragement!!!
Congratulations, Pam! I’m ordering now and can’t wait to read. And the blessing from Taz, so special. ❤️ Chills.
It was SO special. I’m still flying!!! And I will never, ever forget it!
I LOVE that movie, one of my all time faves. Another one of my all time faves… YOU! And- How fun that the book is SO affordable and is only $12.22 at Amazon. (222- so perfect!). AND- It’s cheap enough so I don’t have to wait months to get it from EBay or Thriftbooks. Thanks Pam, can’t wait for my early Christmas present to myself. Have a magical and blessed week, I appreciate the crap outta you. {{Hedgehugs}}
And I appreciate the crap right back!!!! You bless me so often with all your hedgehugs! Thank you, friend!
Cant wait to read this new book. So look forward to these emails.
The emails WILL continue!
Love you Pam Grout and I will definitely get your new book-CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Thank you!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to read your new book🌹
It’s a departure for me, writing from the voice of the ego, but it was fun and I LOVED working with the wonderful artist, Violet LeMay.
Yay! Congratulations! Thanks for being you and doing all you do. Life sure is a tricky simulation. 😉
Indeed it is! But simulation it will always be.
Thankyou Pam.
Sincerely
Marianne
Thank YOU, Marianne!
So excited for you, Pam!! Blessings certainly do abound!! And, I feel Taz’s hug via this book from you!!!
LOVE YOU!!!!
Donna
That hug was truly AMAZING!!!
You go girl. I lost my younger son to a car accident in 1987. He lost control of his car. He was my favorite son since he was such a screw up. I felt like I missed up my entire chilldhood. I did not want to be a concert violinist. My father could not want it enough to convince me. I becamse a teacher instead.
And what a wonderful teacher you became. Sorry to hear about your son. The grief journey is an interesting one, for sure.
It’s wonderful, Pam!
I love you!
Love you, too, Sheila!
It’s out now? I’m ordering! 🙌🏽🤍🤍🤍
YAY!
Pam! This is so terribly exciting. THE EGO’S PLAYBOOK has already helped me and I’m sure it will go on to add beauty and grace to the lives of countless others. Thanks so much for including me in this unique and powerful project. 🙂
Goody goody gum drops!! I’m so excited for you! And for me! And for all of us who can’t wait to read your fun new book! I know it will be wonderful because you wrote it 😁 but it also sounds intriguing and enticing and I’m tempted to pop into my local bookshop today to see if they’ve got it yet! (And if they don’t I’m ordering it from them!) Yay for your ‘big hug from Taz’ dream – I’m sure she’s watching and celebrating and jumping up and down like Steve Martin in the film clip, just as exited for you as you are, and as we are, and just as grateful for you as we all are too. Thank you for being you dear Pam, and for sharing yourself, your wisdom, your musings, and your new book with us. Can’t wait to read it! 💃🎈🎁😍🙏🏼
What an amazing woman you are Pam. Thank you for writing this book. I cannot wait to read it. Thank you for your ‘words of wisdom’. Sending hugs and tons of love. X
Thank you TAZ!!!!! And thank you Pam!!!! Can’t wait and I love what the book is about! When is print.. when do I order 😂😂😂So excited with you, for you and for US🫶😍
Congratulations on your new book! Can’t wait to read it. Love you!!
I can’t get enough of your writing
You have a gift beyond words🎶🎶🎶 please. NEVER EVER stop writing. I love you dearly
❤️❤️❤️❤️🌄🌄
CONGRATULATIONS, Pam!! I cannot wait to read this book!!!
How exciting Pam! I am a very visual person so I’m especially excited for your picture book for adults! My copy arrives on Thursday! I can’t wait!! Sending you the biggest warm hug!! ❤️🥰
Such a great theme to explore and so much more potent with visuals, great job on getting this out, can’t wait to grab a copy!
My copies arrive Friday.
Thank you Pam
A perfect gift for myself
Via you.
Congratulations Pam. Thanks
Excited to read your new book, Pam! Wishing you every good thing during the holidays and in the coming year.
I’m boycotting Amazon. Any way to make it available at Indigo here in Canada? Thanks.