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Subject: Have you considered what the pay-off is? | Earl Purdy

March 28, 2026

Hello Mighty Companion,

This week, we’re going deeper into Lesson 68: “Love holds no grievances,” and looking at what actually keeps a grievance in place. If you’re not experiencing peace, there is still something you’re holding onto, and part of you believes it serves a purpose. That belief is what keeps the pattern going.

The shift begins with honesty. As long as you think the grievance gives you something—protection, control, or the sense that you’re right—you will continue to choose it, even while it costs you your peace. Instead of trying to force forgiveness, you’re being asked to look directly at what you think you’re getting from holding on and question whether it’s worth it.

This is where the teaching becomes real. You start to notice the choice in the moment and recognize that whatever you continue to hold onto is what you continue to build from. When that becomes clear, even slightly, something opens. You’re no longer stuck in the pattern. You’re in a position to choose again and begin building something different now. As the astrology below indicates, we are currently in a Season of Building. You must decide what you're going to use to build your NOW.

Our next VIP Mighty Companions Miracle Community Zoom gathering is April 25 at 10 a.m. MST, and this is where we come together to go deeper into the real work—not just talking about the teachings, but actually applying them in a way that helps you see differently now. This community is built on a shared willingness to stop pretending there is any payoff in holding onto grievances, even while the world continues to reflect fear, conflict, and separation. Together, we are practicing a different choice and learning to build something real in the midst of it, supporting each other in recognizing what we’re still holding onto and choosing again. If you’re not yet a member, consider joining us—your annual membership includes these live gatherings along with weekly Study Guide Journals, unlisted ACIM playlists, the Language of Love Glossary, and exclusive workshops, all designed to support you in consistently applying the Course and building a different experience now.

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The featured video for this past week was:

Grievances Block Your Miracles (Here’s How to Let Them Go) | ACIM Lesson 68 Part 2 | Earl Purdy

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Building A Brighter Now

Sometimes when something in your life feels stuck, the instinct is to push harder, fix it, or force it to change. But real movement doesn’t come from pressure. It begins the moment you start to see things differently, because that’s what allows you to begin building something new right where you are.

A Clarity Session is a focused conversation where we look together at what feels confusing, heavy, or stuck. As your perception shifts, even slightly, you begin to experience a different kind of present—one that opens the door to building a brighter now instead of trying to repair the past.

For those who want to go deeper, coaching and mentoring offer ongoing support in applying the teachings of A Course in Miracles in your daily life. This is where change becomes something you live, not just something you understand.

With more than 50 years of studying and living these teachings, I bring that experience into each conversation. If you feel ready for support, whether through a single clarity session or a longer journey of coaching and mentoring, I would be honored to walk with you as you begin building something new now.

Here are ways we can keep growing together:

Thank you for walking this journey with me.

Why You’re REALLY Still Holding Onto Grievances

If you’re studying A Course in Miracles, then you already know Lesson 68: “Love holds no grievances.”

So I want to take you a little deeper into that idea today. Not just what it says, but how it actually shows up in your life. And I’m going to be very direct with you, because I want you to get free.

If you’re still holding onto a grievance, it’s not because you don’t know how to let it go. It’s because, on some level, you still think it’s doing something for you.

It’s Not That You Can’t Let It Go

Now most people think forgiveness is hard because something really painful happened. You might be telling yourself:

“This is too much”
“They really hurt me”
“I’m just not ready yet”

But I’m going to tell you something that may surprise you.

It’s not that you can’t let it go.
It’s that you’re not fully convinced you want to.

And that’s good news. Because if it’s about ability, then you’re stuck. But if it’s about willingness, then you can change that.

✨ Astrological Insights Point to a Building Season

The astrology from March 28 through April 4 marks a turning point where earlier insight begins to take form. The defining influence is the Saturn–Pluto sextile on March 28, a slower-moving aspect that supports real structural change. This is about building something that lasts, not just reacting to what’s happening in the moment.

At the same time, Mercury is still moving through its post-retrograde shadow after going direct on March 20. That makes this a period of integration as much as action. What came up during the retrograde, especially emotionally or intuitively, is now asking to be applied with more clarity. There may be a push to move forward, but the strength this week comes from acting on what you’ve already seen rather than rushing ahead or falling back into familiar patterns.

Aries season adds momentum and a desire to initiate, but that energy is being shaped by a deeper question: what are you actually ready to commit to building? As Venus moves into Taurus on March 30, the focus shifts toward stability, values, and what feels sustainable over time, especially in relationships and finances. This brings attention to what you truly value, not just what you’re used to holding onto.

This comes into sharper focus with the Full Moon in Libra on April 1, which highlights balance, reciprocity, and the dynamics within your relationships. It can bring clarity around where something is out of alignment, especially where you may be holding onto patterns that no longer serve you but still feel familiar.

Overall, this is not just a week of movement, but of decision. You are being asked to recognize what you’ve been carrying, what it’s been giving you, and whether it’s something you want to keep building your life around. The emphasis now is on choosing more consciously and beginning to build from that choice in a way that is steady, honest, and meant to last.

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