1. (65) My only function is the one God gave me.
My perception of this does not change my function.
This does not give me a function other than the one God gave me.
Let me not use this to justify a function God did not give me.
2. (66) My happiness and my function are one.
This cannot separate my happiness from my function.
The oneness of my happiness and my function remains wholly unaffected by this.
Nothing, including this, can justify the illusion of happiness apart from my function.
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My happiness and my function are one because our happiness comes from letting go of guilt, the joyous effect of forgiveness (our function). Our Ego tells us that our happiness comes from the body either our own or another’s (hence sex addictions), or anything external (power, money, alcohol and etc. ) This creates conflict. It does not mean that we should feel guilty because we still seek bodily pleasure, but only be aware of what we are doing and “what it is for.” As the Course says “What is it for/” is the only meaningful question we can ask ourselves.
“Give up the world! But not to sacrifice. You never wanted it. What happiness have you sought here that did not bring you pain? What moment of content has not been bought at fearful price in coins of suffering? Joy has not cost. It is your sacred right, and what you pay for is not happiness. Be speeded on your way by honesty, and let not your experiences here deceive in retrospect. They were not free from bitter cost and joyless consequences.” (T-30. V.9:4-12).
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