“Maybe dead tomorrow but alive, gloriously alive, today.”—Robert Jordan
I would never dream of offering acting advice to Meryl Streep. Or giving Yo-Yo Ma tips on playing cello.
Yet, I often think it’s my job to instruct the universe how to show up for me. As if I could possibly know more from my teeny, tiny vantage point than life, glorious life itself.
Why would I try to manipulate or block life’s exquisite expertise? Why would I doubt the pro? I don’t have to set up a schedule for my heart—it beats just fine. Or keep tabs on my lungs.
As the Course says, my purpose stands far beyond my little range.
My little range, as far as I can tell, means opening my aperture to take in all the beauty, the joy, the love in which I swim.
I recently heard this joke:
The shark says to the fish, “Man, the water is cold today.”
And the fish replies, “What is water?”
That’s me so much of the time—swimming in beneficence, yet failing to recognize it, failing to appreciate it, thinking it’s my duty to boss life around.
As many of you know, I wrote a whole book about gratitude. The practice of looking on all things with love, appreciation and open-mindedness seems even more valuable today.
I surrender all judgment and fear to the pro, to the expert.
It’s almost February which means the Taz Grout 222 Foundation is happily designing our annual February 22 (2/22) gift.
So blessed I get to honor my magnanimous daughter who lives with me every day, in my heart, in the ocean of love in which I swim.
Have the best weekend of your life, friends!
#222 Forever!
Pam Grout is the author of 22 books including E-Squared, Thank & Grow Rich , The Course in Miracles Experiment: A Starter Kit for Rewiring Your Mind (And Therefore Your World)and her latest, The Ego’s Playbook.
23 Responses
Wishing you the best weekend of your life, too, Pam! 🙂
Thanks! I accept the mission!
🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾🌟✨💫⭐️🌞
Prayer hands, hearts, stars, planets and sun right back at ya!!!
Day 1-
(Us, looking concerned…)
THE DUDE: I got this.
US: Thank you.
THE DUDE: And I think I’ll throw a cherry on top just for fun.
US: Nice!
Day 2, ad infinitum-
THE DUDE: And a cherry on top…
US: Thank you!
THE DUDE: And a cherry on top…
US: Thank you!
THE DUDE: And a cherry on top…
US: Thank you!
……..
Fabbo! Love this!!!
Your words never fail to allow my tears to flow. Instantaneous tears have always been an indicator to me that I am in the right place. The place that is right in the middle of The Love Story.
You are SO in the right place! Tears of joy!!!!
Love will be in everything I see today because Love is in my mind🙏🏼💫
LOVE this ACIM message! Muchas gracias for sharing aqui!
This gave me chills! Asking for nothing but an open heart and an open mind today…thanks, Pam!
The best request!!!
Hate to dissolution you, Pam, but LBK is one of, if not THE whiniest place on Earth. I’ve been living land side since 1972 in Sarasota. They have complained about peacocks, swans, planes overhead, coyotes, rabbits, and now planes again. That’s just a few of the issues in the 50+ years. Before that, not many people living on the island so not many complaints. The person who owns this place is the exception.
You are needed there to teach these folks what a wonderful world they live in with their multi-million dollar houses and the beautiful land they occupy.
Me, I listen to Louis Armstrong’s song as played by my husband in jazz style on the piano and know I live in a wonderful world.
I try to see love in everyone. And LBK was a delightful place for lunch.
Exactly what I needed and wanted to hear today. Thank you!!
Thank you!!!
I appreciate this message, Pam.
So much love sent your way Pam. Have a glorious weekend!! ❤️
Thank you Pam
Sincerely
Marianne
Freezing in Canada
Love this!!
“Why would I doubt the pro?” Why indeed!! Thank you for reminding us that we can ‘let go and let “The Pro”’ 👌🏼🥳🙏🏼
And “author of ’22’ books,” is so fitting too. ;o) Have a magical and blessed weekend Pam! {{Hedgehugs}}
I am listening to cello music — and there’s your line about the cello! Thank you for this; it’s just what I needed to read today. I keep getting in my own way, trying to figure out how things will work out. Declaring: I release the urge to control. I trust the process! It’s time for me to enjoy the ride.