Lesson 64: Let Me Not Forget My Function
Description:
In this episode of Deep Dive into A Course in Miracles, we explore Lesson 64, which encourages us to remember our divine function of forgiveness as essential for the world’s salvation and our own happiness. The lesson highlights that every decision leads either to joy or suffering, urging us to consciously choose forgiveness and our God-given role as the light of the world. Through daily meditative exercises, we are guided to overcome ego temptations and transform the perception of the physical world into a spiritual recognition of salvation. 🎧✨
Briefing Doc:
Key Themes in “A Course in Miracles” – Lesson 64
Title: Let Me Not Forget My Function
Central Theme:
Lesson 64 emphasizes the importance of remembering our divine function of forgiveness, essential for personal happiness and the salvation of the world. It addresses the distractions of the physical world, created by the ego to obscure this function, and guides us toward a conscious choice to fulfill our God-given role as the light of the world.
Key Ideas and Analysis:
1. The Ego’s Distraction Through the Physical World:
The material world is portrayed as a tool of the ego designed to distract us from our true purpose.
• Quote: “The purpose of the world you see is to obscure your function of forgiveness and to provide you with a justification for forgetting it.”
• The physical appearance of the world is an illusion that keeps us from embracing our spiritual role.
2. The Divine Function of Being the Light of the World:
Our primary purpose, as given by God, is to be the light of the world through forgiveness.
• Quote: “Your function here is to be the light of the world, a function given you by God.”
• Doubt in this role stems from the ego’s fear and arrogance.
• Quote: “It is only the arrogance of the ego that leads you to question this, and only the fear of the ego that induces you to regard yourself as unworthy of the task God Himself assigned to you.”
3. Happiness Through Fulfilling Our Function:
True happiness can only be achieved by fulfilling our God-given function.
• Quote: “Only by fulfilling the function given you by God will you be happy.”
• Every decision leads either to happiness or to unhappiness, depending on whether we choose to accept our role.
• Quote: “Every choice you make brings contentment or discontent, depending on whether or not it aligns with your function.”
4. The Simplicity of Choice:
While life may appear complex, every decision boils down to a simple choice between fulfilling our divine purpose or not.
• Quote: “A complexity of form does not imply a complexity of content. There is no decision on earth that does not involve this single simple choice.”
5. The Role of the Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit offers a different perspective on the world, viewing it as a place where forgiveness is learned.
• Quote: “To the Holy Spirit, the world is a place where you learn to forgive what you think are your sins.”
6. Practical Application:
The lesson includes daily exercises to reinforce the understanding of our function:
• Repeat the phrase: “Let me not forget my function” frequently throughout the day.
• Reflect with closed eyes to connect with your spiritual purpose and with open eyes to view the world as a place to save.
• Quote: “This is the world that it is my function to save.”
Conclusion:
Lesson 64 challenges us to resist the ego’s distractions and remember our true function: forgiveness. By consciously embracing this role, we align with God’s purpose, leading to personal happiness and global salvation. The practice of mindfulness and repetition of the core idea strengthens our resolve, transforming our perception of the world into one of spiritual opportunity and liberation.
