Karma

The word karma has been tossed around so much that its true meaning has been distorted. In pop culture, karma is often defined as people get what they deserve, a transaction. We think that when someone does something bad, something bad will happen to them in return. We may even believe that there is some tabulation calculating the good and the bad, keeping that in check as though karma is part of our legal system.

Karma is Sanskrit and actually means action. Every action has a natural consequence, a cause and effect. We put forth bad karma by means of selfish actions. When we constantly defend or promote ourselves this is selfish. Maybe we manipulate others to get what we want. Perhaps we project our insecurities onto others. By reacting with anger, jealousy, and defensiveness all the time, we are conditioning the mind for anger, jealousy, and defensiveness.

Karma's punishment is connected to your inner peace and happiness. We feel this every day, and it’s not stored for future punishment or reward. Karma is an energy that you’re creating every moment. Every intentional action or thought generates this energy. We can put forth good karma by means of selfless actions, doing things for others without expectation or hidden motives. When we react with peace, kindness, and love, we are conditioning the mind for peace, kindness, and love. We create a perpetual cycle.

So here's the thing, when you throw beach sand into the wind, it comes right back at you. Karma is simply energy. It has nothing to do with reward or punishment. Karma is not a payback; it is a pay-it-forward. It’s based on our intentional thoughts and actions.

Exercise: Practice mindfulness.
  1. Mediate and create thoughts of selflessness.
  2. Be honest.
  3. Be kind and compassionate.
  4. Forgive others.
  5. Right your wrongs.
  6. Think positively.
  7. Use the Law of Attraction to overcome.
  8. When you find yourself in a self-absorbed mindset, perform a contrary action.
Journal:
What selfless acts can I start doing right now?
Where am I selfish in my thoughts and actions?
What are my insecurities?

My Life's Lesson: The experience I am having at the moment is the experience I need. 

From the sweetest spot in my heart to yours, speak good words, do good deeds, think good thoughts, and surround yourself with good people.
Audrey xo 

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