Some thoughts on karma

Madea

Madea

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No, I don't believe in karma. My faith, beliefs and spirituality are not rooted in eastern religions. That's the primary reason I don't share the belief. But I also know that there are people who will "wrong" me in this life. And there is a very good chance that I will never live long enough to "see them get theirs". And, I'm okay with that. I'm not waiting on the "karma train" to run them over. In fact, I do believe that the negative thoughts that would be required for me to wish the "karma train" on someone else would be detrimental to my soul. And, well, I'm not willing to risk that. I don't anticipate ever being willing to risk that. I'm not here to seek revenge. That's simply not my purpose. But I don't believe it's anyone's purpose. I will not allow those bad thoughts to consume my life or steal my joy.

There are folks who are just bad. From the outside looking in, we may see them living the good life. But we may never know the personal hell that they live in.

It really isn't about the materials possessions, it's about the heart.
 
Yer awesome, dudette. ;)

I agree on the karma part. Scripture says that vengeance belongs to the Lord. I believe that if we let go and don't stand in His way, He's perfectly able to avenge whatever wrongs have happened to us. I also believe that sometimes we see this in this life, but not always (it will happen, though, whether or not we see it, and whether or not on this earth). I still have to prompt myself to forgive some folks who betrayed me a long time ago. Not often, but I do still find myself holding onto that resentment all over again. And when I realize it, I just let it go and mentally wish them the very best. Then it's all in His big ol' hands...
 
I just can't be who I strive to be and who I want to be if I dwell on or rejoice in the downfall of others. I can't live in bitterness and joy at the same time. There isn't room for both. I know the Bible tells me I'll "reap what I sow", so I'll focus on me, and allow others to focus on themselves. ;)
 
Agreed. And if we don't forgive (no matter how hard it is, and that doesn't mean to forget it), it will EAT US UP inside. I'm not giving that kind of power to anybody who's done me wrong.
 
I don't believe in karma.... But sometimes I wish it did exist
 
Thank you for getting around to this. I know you had mentioned it before and I wanted to hear what your thoughts were. They were worth the wait. Well said.
 
:CLAP :CLAP for you Madea. You are awesome!!!

and :CLAP :CLAP for the responses. I strive to be kind but I do have moments when I wish ill will on bad people. Human nature, I suppose. :dunno
 
What people call "karma" is really nothing more than an exchange of energy.
People who put out negative energy attract negative energy and vice versa.
 
:CLAP :CLAP :CLAP

Very well said, Madea!! I don't believe in karma, but I do believe that there are times when God keeps us on a short leash and has to snatch us back into place (especially when we start forgetting who He is).
 
I'm a firm believer in what goes around, comes around. Call it what ever you want but everything happens for a reason. We may not understand that reason sometimes. I do not live my life waiting for the karma to happen as I have faith that it will happen in it's own time. And when it does, you usually get back twice what you dished out! Good or bad.
 
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