“The short-sighted worldly folk are the real renunciants. They relinquish an unparalleled divine possession for a poor handful of earthly toys.”—Bhaduri Mahasaya
The original E-Squared (published as God Doesn’t Have Bad Hair Days in 2005) had 10, rather than 9, experiments.
The experiment I omitted included a story about a young Paramahansa Yogananda and his unwavering faith that God would provide all his material needs. His sole desire was to love and know Truth. Here’s the link if you’re interested.
This past week, I have been re-reading Autobiography of a Yogi, where I first learned of this remarkable story that defies our erroneous equation that it is money that provides our security.
Paramahansa, throughout the book, relates story after story about miracles that disprove most everything to which we in the West so firmly cling. There are levitating saints, material items appearing at will, bodies healing with no more than a touch, people reading minds, prophesies coming true and all sorts of supernatural (or are they?) occurrences.
Reading this book keeps all these possibilities foremost in my mind, reminds me I’m capable of all these things when I don’t settle for the materialist story that so prevails our average, day-to-day lives.
Maybe that’s why Elvis Presley loved it, why Steve Jobs, who read it every year from the time he was a teenager, ordered 500 copies to be passed out at his funeral. Maybe that’s why Jobs’ final words, before making his transition to the cosmic overview, were “Oh wow! Oh wow! Oh wow!”
So as I write to you on this gorgeous autumn Friday, I want to remind you of the unseen reality that’s far more powerful than the one we typically see. As Paramahansa said, “The divine order arranges our future more wisely than any insurance company.”
Worry? Fear? Ridiculous waste of time.
Have a fabulously fantastic weekend, my 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.
21 Responses
Thank you, Pam!
You are so welcome.
Yes indeed – keep the faith that the Universe delights in serving our dreams coming true and so much more. Pay attention to thoughts and body feedback. Feel the JOY of living our dreams and so much more🥰
Yes! This amazing book reminds me of how severely we limit ourselves to the one, materialist story.
Love this. So very many beautiful things! And I’ll give that book a tug from the shelf, too.And I’ll give that book a tug from the shelf, too.
Hugs, love, and Joy!
Haha ! Since that one line repeated itself, gonna pull the book off the shelf now!
Lots of tuggin’, lots of huggin!
Wao, Wao , Wao!!!
I want your book, but I live with n Colombia . Where can I buy it?
Not sure which book you mean, but most of the Hay House books have been translated into Spanish and should be available???
Loved the book. I’ve read it a couple of times. And thanks for reminders. ❤️
Steve Jobs had the right idea. It’s worth reading every year.
I love you Pam
And I love you, Sheila!
I believe I picked up your book “God doesn’t have bad hair days” many years ago in a Borders Bookstore in Melbourne. The title intrigued me. But for whatever reason I put it back on the shelf. (I think I wasn’t quite ready for the mind blowing truths within it at that time.) Many years later I read E-Cubed, before reading E-Squared, and loved it to bits! And now I feel inspired to read Autobiography of a Yogi. So thanks for the link to your blog post about Paramahansa’s amazing story of being provided for by The Dude/Universe/God, and for reminding us we don’t need to worry or fear ANYTHING!! Imagine truly living in that headspace all the time. That would be awesome! Thanks Pam! So great to hear from you today. Have a fabulously fantastic weekend yourself, and brilliant week ahead, dancing through each day in love, peace and joy. So be it! 😁💃🦋🌷🥰
I’m a dancin’. I’m a dancin’. Thanks, as always, my friend!
I loved my time reading Autobiography of a Yogi, and Pam – I just finished The Ego’s Playbook this morning and WOW!! Everyone needs to read this. Thank you and Violet for this beautiful creation 💞
Thanks! That means way more than you know. Ego’s Playbook is a bit of a departure for me, so I’m honored that it resonated.
Hello Pam,
Thank you for reminding your readers about the incredible book entitled “Autobiography of A Yogi,” by Paramahansa Yogananda. I’ve read it a couple of times, and also another couple of his books, including “Man’s Eternal Quest,” which I also found very rich.
I fully agree with what you shared about worry and fear being a ridiculous waste of time and energy. Of course, this is so much more easily accomplished when we recognize our true Self, which is beyond the perspective of our apparent costume (the body-mind, “person).
Sincere kind wishes! 🙏🏻🧡🙂
Absolutely true! Thanks!
Thank you, Pam!
Love to all, and have a glorious weekend!
xox
Pamela Joy
Thank YOU, Pam!