“Who you really are is way too glorious to be defined by any thought.”—Gail Brenner
Several members of my possibility posses back home are speakers, fabulous speakers, who like me, spread the good news of infinite abundance.
They often joke that, once they assign a topic for a talk or a workshop, the universe promptly sends them a message like, “Oh yeah, you wanna talk about forgiveness? Well, prove it.”
While I don’t really believe the universe tests us, I do know my own faulty programming can sometimes throw wrenches into the gears.
Which is exactly what happened to me yesterday. Here I finally publish the book I’ve been trying to write for several years. In it, I proclaim the recklessness of living in our heads, basically encouraging us to ignore the ego’s voice that always insists something is wrong.
I flew to Mexico late Tuesday and spent Wednesday exactly where I don’t want to be–immersed in the thoughts in my head. I couldn’t get pesos out of the ATM, couldn’t get on the internet, yada, yada.
In other words, I completely missed a full 24 hours of loving one of my favorite places in the whole world. I overlooked the fact that the day was a perfect sunny 72 degrees, that many mighty companions (what we Course aficionados call each other) were offering all kinds of help. I failed to appreciate the mountains where I love to hike and the gorgeous ruby poinsettias that are showing off, not in pots, but on actual trees along with all the other beautiful flora here in Ajijic.
Once again, I fell for the ego’s tricks. So today, at morning satsang, I happened to notice the Course in Miracles lesson that’s always chalked on a blackboard at Namaste Village.
“I am affected only by my thoughts.”
Okay, universe, can you get any more clear?
The lesson went on to assure me that I can exchange each fear thought for a happy thought of love.
And if that whack on the head wasn’t enough, I got lots of healing hugs from my mighty companions and sat for an hour with my favorite 200-year-old eucalyptus tree while watching white pelicans and ibis dive into Lake Chapala.
I am so grateful that I only missed one day of this beautiful paradise. And so grateful that closely observing my thoughts — not to judge them or make them wrong (which I admit to doing yesterday) — gives me clear intelligence on where I’m directing my energetic frequency.
And boy, did I get ample proof yesterday that placing attention on the thoughts in my noggin is a surefire recipe for unhappiness.
But I’m here now, back to noticing the spectacular blessings that lie before me in every direction.
Thanks, folks, for your kind comments about the new book. May it bless us all.
#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.
16 Responses
Just received my copy of your new book and look so forward to getting into it. Had a real miracle happen the other day – I had placed some items on the kitchen counter while getting ready for bed and in the morning they were gone – I checked everywhere for them but could not locate them. They were small paper pieces that I needed and so I was a bit upset but I decided that to leave things alone and they would show up. And twenty minutes later when I went back into the kitchen, they were back where I had left them the night before. A miracle? I definitely think so.
Love all your books and blogs and especially you. Thanks for all the great work that helps me grow.
Lorne
Indeed, a bona fide miracle. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Pam,
Thanks for sharing your experience with “thoughts” in Mexico. You know what I think is the sign of great achievement in your account? The fact that you noticed…there had to be a part of you that recognized thoughts were trying to pull the rug out from under you. So many don’t even have a conscious wedge of separation from their “person.”
Yes, it’s such a relief to recognize the difference between my true Self and my crazy, not so factual thoughts.
Hi Pam – we’re just humans on the path. At least we know we are on the path. You caught yourself.
You wrote somewhere, “If it isn’t life affirming, it’s a lie.” I didn’t believe it at the time, but never forgot it and repeated it to myself often. Now I know it to be true. Thank you for that simply, life affirming sentence!
Would like to suggest the book, “A CHANGED MIND” by David Bayer for your readers to help change their lives.
I love your stuff Pam! Have a terrific holiday!
That is amazing! I love what I said–If it isn’t life-affirming, it’s a lie. Thanks for reminding me!
Love this and Love you, Pam Grout. Thank you for sharing your wise Light with us.
Thanks, Elliott. I looked for you at the Farmer’s Market last summer.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and your light. I really appreciate your message and this email. Glad you are back to enjoying paradise! Also,I ordered your book as soon as I saw your email about it and it should arrive tomorrow. So excited. Thank you for writing it! Sending you much love and appreciation!!!
a great saying —
Thank you so much for your message Pam! That was exactly what I needed to hear. Enjoy your beautiful day!
I love you Pamela Grout💖Your blog is always right on point to bring me back to blooming where I’m planted🙏
That was fabulous. Each of us can take a lesson and look at where our thoughts are going! They seem so important in the moment. Yep they are so fleeting. Quite paradox. Enjoy the beauty all around you. ❤️💗💙
As though your writing isn’t great enough, which it is, I love your “humanness”. Yes we all have bad days but mine are getting shorter!
Can’t wait for your book to arrive!
Pam, I’m so glad you were able to get out of your head as quickly as you did and enjoy a beautiful retreat. Love the hour spent with your special tree. A woman after my own heart.
Wishing you every blessing, my friend. <3
OMG Pam – just what I needed to hear right now. Perfect message. Thank you🙏 Looking out for your book when it arrives on Amazon, UK. Huge Love and Blessings 💙🦋💎❤️