(Imagine Robin Williams pacing the stage, wide-eyed, arms flailing, voice shifting from a whisper to a shout as he mimics the absurdities of life…)
“Ladies and gentlemen, let’s talk about life. You know those moments when everything is going so well, and then—BAM—the universe throws you a cosmic cream pie in the face?
Like you’re walking along, whistling your happy little tune, and suddenly the coffee spills, the car won’t start, the neighbor’s cat hisses at you like you’re the Antichrist, and your phone autocorrects ‘I love you’ to ‘I loathe you.’
Yeah. That’s what we in the spiritual trade call a JAFO—Just Another Forgiveness Opportunity.
And for those extra juicy moments—when you find yourself in the middle of a family reunion that makes the Sopranos look like the Brady Bunch—well, that’s a JAFFO.
That’s Just Another Fabulous Forgiveness Opportunity. (The “F” is fabulous, folks. Keep it clean. Keep it holy.)
Now let me tell you, A Course in Miracles—oh, it’s like a spiritual improv class.
First rule: There’s no degree of difficulty in miracles. Zero. Zilch. Nada.
Second rule: The Son of God… you, me, the guy who just cut you off in traffic…
We all forgot to laugh. That’s why it feels so serious when the cosmic script flips.
But here’s the kicker: The Holy Spirit? Oh, that guy’s a genius. He can turn anything into a lesson. Spilled coffee? Forgiveness opportunity. Broken shoelace? Forgiveness opportunity. That argument with your mother-in-law over who really makes the best lasagna? Forgiveness opportunity.
And if you miss the lesson the first time, guess what?
Don’t worry—life is like spiritual Groundhog Day. The universe is so patient.
The lesson will come back around. Again. And again. And again.
Until you finally stop, look up, and go,
‘Ohhhhh. Wait a minute. This is JAFO!’
So the next time the compost hits the fan, take a deep breath, and instead of screaming,
‘WTF?!’
try saying,
‘Ah. Another chance to practice forgiveness. Another chance to remember to laugh.’
Because in the grand scheme of things, we’re just here in Earth School. And every time the pop quiz lands on your desk, it’s not punishment—it’s a divine invitation.
To forgive.
To laugh.
To remember that the Holy Spirit can use everything—even this.
So go out there and embrace your JAFOs and JAFFOs.
Because if you don’t… well, buckle up, buttercup, they’ll keep showing up until you do.
Nanu, nanu!”
