“Every moment you spend on an idea is a commitment to be stuck with that idea and with aspects of that level of thinking. Spending just 10 seconds focusing on a topic that does not serve your interests is to invest your energy along a path that will continue to draw from you and define you.”—Kevin Michel
One of my favorite lines from Louis Armstrong’s brilliant anthem, “What a Wonderful World” is the bit about people shaking hands, saying “How do you do?” when what they’re really saying is “I love you!”
For me right now, the whole world is beaming a frequency of “I love you.” It’s so palpable.
Everything—from hugs on the street to strolling troubadours to giggling children chasing dogs—appears to me as a jubilant chorus of love. I literally see nothing else right now.
Although I rarely understand the language of the men laughing down by the lake or the smiling shopkeeper or the abuelos fussing over their steaming pots of tamales, I recognize the light. I see it in the giant eucalyptus trees, I feel it as I’m hiking down from the mountains. I feel intensely blessed.
Sure, that little voice in my head (the one who had the floor in my most recent book) sometimes chimes in, tries to tell me I should be more responsible, more realistic. And most of the time, I just chuckle at its persistent whining. I notice it, shine a little light on it and, like the kids chasing dogs down the street, I giggle.
As I often say, being suspicious of the persistent voice in my head is my highest spiritual practice. I’ve discovered that it never tells the truth, that it has but one mission—to block light, to keep me from seeing that everyone and everything is saying “I love you.”
#222 Forever!
Pam Grout is the author of 20 books including E-Squared, E-Cubed, Thank and Grow Rich and her latest book, The Ego’s Playbook.
24 Responses
Hello Pam. Thank you for sharing another moving, and insightful, post. It’s so true about being aware enough to choose our thoughts wisely. In one of Neville Goddard’s books, he wrote that every thought should be an investment; and I couldn’t agree more. I find the method of just thinking “Stop” very useful if an unappealing or useless thought comes knocking at the door of my mind.
I did myself a favour and listened to your attached video of Louis Armstrong singing “What a Wonderful World.” It’s been one of my favourite songs for many years now. I agree, also, with what you shared about love being so palpable now. I know that this also has to do with a personal shift within me. I’m no longer tormented, or driven, by the perspective of the little “me” that thought it was in charge. Uh, uh…no more. Sending you a whole lot of L-O-V-E, the divine kind! What…a…wonderful…world. 🙏🏻🧡
Thanks for your kind reply, Pam. Yes, as Neville Goddard said, “if we seek without, we seek in vain.” The world can’t give us something that we already ARE. Travel safely! Of course, the real YOU has nothing to fear. 🙂 🙏🏻
Thank you. I love Louis Armstrong singing “What a Wonderful World”. Thank you for the reminder to get out of my head. Happy Holidays! 🤗🤗🤗🥰
As Anne Lamott once said, my head is a bad neighborhood and I try not to go there alone. Together we got this!
Seeing only through the eyes of love and gratitude daily that is my grown up Christmas wish for you, me, and all beings💫
I second your blessing for all.
Pam, I sincerely appreciate this post (and all your posts) and your beautiful sentiments about the power of hugs and love. Thanks Louie! But it’s difficult for me, at this point in time, to ignore the violence, heartache, and anger happening in the world. As an empath I feel it deeply and am fearful about the emotional impact I’m absorbing. The holiday season is truly my favorite time of year. I love ot so dearly. I wish, as another commenter suggested, I could use the word STOP to help me out. It’s been a very difficult year. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks for listening. I value your blog and wish you a very Merry Christmas. With love and respect, Cathy
Dear beautiful Cathy—I feel your pain. And unlike an ostrich, my head is not in the sand. I also want to contribute as much light as I can. And that starts with me keeping my focus on the now. This moment, I find, when I really look shows me love.
Thanks Pam. Love your writing style, humor and appreciate your perspectives. I read several of your books.
Muchas gracias, mi amigo!
Oh wow!! That says what you said…
Hi Roger! I just spent time with Carla here in Mexico,
I have been accused of being happy for no reason…lol. I find this a great compliment yet this has felt challenged as of late.
As you shared Cathy I feel as though I need to hang on to any Light I see these past months. Even in the knowing that Divine Love is here and present, at times I feel as though I’m begging to stay attached, hanging on to my North Star of Light. I deeply appreciate your loving support Pam and am reading your new book, thank you! I appreciate everyone here who is sharing their personal understandings of being held in the Light.
Bless you all, Kate in Carmel
Thank you, Kate!
To quote Ann Lamott: Thank you Thank you Thank you. You shared your joy and extended your spiritual love right through your words. I’m grateful
Thank you, Donna!!
Thank you Pam. Thank you.
I can’t share a photo here, but years ago I found a small vase-like container that says, “And I think to myself what a wonderful world” and it’s filled with dried flowers and sits near my desk. We need these daily reminders. Love is everywhere, and it’s in everyONE.
Absolutely!!!
We had my husband play and sing this song in church one time. Called it “a Statement of Faith”. He was a jazz pianist and had been blind since birth. Made quite an impression, and you had to know him to get it. The doctor who operated on his broken ankle had met him before. He told me that he hadn’t talked with Mike for 10 minutes before he realized that Mike was not the one who was disabled. Mike is still with me and encourages me every day to see the world as he saw it – wonderful!!
Love this SO MUCH!!!
I live in Ajijic and I’m a fan of your work. I’d love to meet you if you are visiting for awhile!
I come to Ajijic often and would love to meet up. I’m heading back home to celebrate the holidays. But I shall return.
Gracias !! For the video , espectacular . And I say : how do you do ? 💚💕💞💖
Dearest Pam,
I am on my 4th or 5th year of reading your Course in Miracles Experiment as (one of) my daily Inspirations, and I don’t always start at Number 1 on January 1 like I did the first year. This year, I was moved to start over at the beginning on the 9th of May; New Sh*t definitely Came to Light on that day. It was a Graduation Day in more ways that one.
Well that means that today, the last day of the Calendar Year, happened to land on #205– and I made my Covenant with the Universe. I am healing myself of high blood pressure, I live in a magical house that was built in the time of Myrtle and Charles Fillmore (who knows? maybe they lived here?) I have been listening to Kai Dickens’ Telepathy Tapes podcasts, and started a dream job this school year. Most importantly, I feel that I can now truly communicate with my loved ones on the Other Side like you do with Taz. (Who knows? Maybe she’s partying right now with the many loved ones of mine who all died since Nov. 2014: Jim (husband) and Skye (mom) and Rich (dad) and Mary and Glynnis (step-moms) and Barbara and Jessica and Jenn (colleagues) and especially Josh (a young friend who died of an anyeurism 1 week after Taz). Even Loki and Annie, my 4-footed loved ones who padded across the rainbow bridge as well during the last 11 years.
This decade has been so difficult– a rebirth more like getting ripped out of the womb by dragon claws than being ‘saved’ or a butterfly emerging from a caccoon. It felt like rowing through the swirling tunnel in Willy Wonka’s Factory… and being squeezed through the hot-chocolate pipe, blown up like a giant blueberry, being thrown down the garbage shute by squirrels, and blasted into a million pieces and sent across the universe like Mike Teevee.
Thoughout, your book(s) helped me so much.
I hereby make a covenant with the Universe to give it all I’ve got (since I can’t run, or hide, and I can’t fix everything, and I can’t bring any of my people back). I hear them laughing and cheering and I am so glad you are feeling joyful too. It truly is a Wonderful World, and I love you.
You get 222s, hedgehogs and Einsteins, I get signs through electronics (flashes of light, signals cutting out, beeps and buzzes) and also messages in music (like turning on the radio because I feel ‘called to’ and hearing exactly what I need to hear at that exact moment). All in all you and the Course in Miracles truths are helping to teach this hard-ass scientist and non-believer in most everything into a much more connected being.
FACIL!
Happy New Year- again.
With love and admiration and respect,
-Dr. Erika F. Sueker
Music Teacher
Ignacio School District, CO
serving the Southern Ute Tribe,
the sacred, magical Four Corners area,
and the Universe.