My Function

You know that feeling when you walk into a room and have no idea why you’re there? Or when you park your car and later wander around like a lost soul thinking: “Where did I leave that thing?”Well, that’s pretty much how we go through life—we came here for something, but we completely forgot what it was.

Luckily, today’s ACIM lesson is like a mental Post-it note: “Let me not forget my function.” And that function is not to make the perfect cappuccino, win arguments, or become a world champion at worrying. Nope—our function is forgiveness.

Forgiveness… again? Yes, but not what you think.

Before you sigh, “Oh no, not this forgiveness stuff again,” let’s clear something up: ACIM-style forgiveness does not mean forcing yourself to be “nice” to someone who annoys you. It also doesn’t mean putting on a fake spiritual smile and pretending nothing bothers you. And it definitely doesn’t mean acting like a saint while secretly fuming inside.

True forgiveness means realizing that what you thought happened… actually didn’t happen. Sounds crazy? Maybe. But think about how much of your anger or sadness is based on interpretations, assumptions, and stories your mind made up.

Why do we keep forgetting this?

Because we’re constantly distracted by everything.

By people cutting in line.

By the news screaming that the world is ending (while the sun keeps shining).

By our own thoughts, telling us we need to have everything perfectly in place before we can be happy.

We lose ourselves in the details, in the drama of life, while forgetting we’re actually on stage—and we’ve lost track of the director.

So, how do we remember our function?

Every time you feel tempted to be angry, irritated, or blame someone for your misery—pause. Take a deep breath, and say to yourself:

“Wait a minute… my function is forgiveness. I don’t have to take this personally. This is just a dream. Let me not forget what I’m actually here to do.”

Sounds simple, right? Well, until you get stuck in traffic or someone messes up your coffee order. But hey—practice makes perfect.

And if you forget today? No worries. There’s another lesson tomorrow.

Let’s smile and move forward. Because in the end, our true function isn’t just forgiveness—it’s also joy. And maybe a little humor along the way.

With love and light,

G.