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Articles
Karma: Introducing the Rules
of the Game
by Karen
Johnson
Copyright © 2004, 2006
Let the game begin. What are the rules? What do we
need to know about karma? Each of us has our own ideas. There are
many philosophies, and depending on which avenue you take, karma can be called a
belief or a science.
Let's
look at karma through the kaleidoscope of various belief systems. In
biblical teachings there is an "eye for an eye..." Eastern
teachings profess the belief that what you have done in previous lives, good and
bad, will bring you reward or punishment accordingly. Rather than
recognizing that all experiences are simply steps in our growth, these teachings
are based on the idea that we must suffer for our misdeeds.
The
science of karma asserts a basic law of physics: is "for every action there
is an equal and corresponding reaction. The Universal Law of Cause and
Effect, which may label karma, dictates that a negative attitude (cause)
brings about negative results (effect).
In
the past, when discussing the law of karma, too much emphasis was placed on the negative
aspects. Karma is dependent on the focus of one's activities. It is
also action driven, meaning it requires an action on our part before it comes
into being. Remember, karma is a law not a measurable commodity.
IS
ILLNESS KARMA'S WAY OF EVENING THE SCORE?
Many say that this is true. I disagree. Why? Part of this
journey is to learn that karma is understanding we have choice. We
have the choice to stay stuck and immobilized or the choice to move beyond the
condition limiting us.
Disease
can be karmic in the sense that it highlights a need for change in some aspect
of our being which is out of balance. Repressing or ignoring life lessons
can also bring on circumstances resulting in trauma or disease. Sometimes
these conditions enable us to learn what we need and get us back on track.
How frequently have you heard people say that getting sick was a gift... a life
changing experience! What if that's not your experience? Perhaps,
you haven't yet discovered the key you need or possibly you just don't recognize
the key you've been given.
The
power of individual choice is one of the keys to karma. People who have
realized this know that their outcome is not determined by karma alone but by
their willingness to make a choice. Moving beyond karma is reclaiming
one's power to choose a course of action aligning oneself with the Source.
Karma
is always providing opportunities to become more receptive to higher vibrations
of love and compassion. Often we feel like we are being punished, but the
true purpose of karma is to teach not punish. Karma intervenes to put us
back on the path of our lessons when we do not choose love, compassion,
tolerance, or forgiveness... even for ourselves.
KARMA
DO'S AND DON'TS
There is no good or bad karma. Karma simply IS. It is an impartial law that does not play favorites. It knows
only the relationship between cause and effect. It is not about justice,
being rewarded for good deeds or making up for past wrongdoings.
Change your attitude and you actions change... so does your karma.
To
balance or move beyond karma is to believe that you have the freedom within and
the right to choose a course of action based on highest good. Resignation
to a condition or circumstance only recycles trauma never releasing the pain to
the healing process. Individual choice changes your direction in time.
One
of the most difficult keys for us to grasp is that our outcome is determined by
the choices we make. We are not entitled to indulge ourselves in
self-blame or recrimination. Nor are we free to judge or condemn others
for their actions or circumstances. As time goes on, we recognize that our
smallest actions impact others. Yes, we are all interconnected: one
pattern overlaying another.
TUNE
IN TO THE GAME
Pause. Give yourself time for reflection. We can choose to align
with higher level emotions such as love, compassion, forgiveness and freedom or
we can choose hate, envy, apathy... the choice is always ours. Until we
have learned the lessons outlined in our cumulative lifetimes, know that at the
soul level, we will continue to experience a series of births and deaths.
This is a cycle we all undergo. Remember, we cannot fail. Karmic
balance will be attained thought these experiences. It is the rule, no
exceptions.
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This article was
originally written by Karen Johnson for:
The Omega Source, Toronto,
Issue 13, Fall 2004
©
2004, 2006 Karen
Johnson, CHt. MHt. All rights reserved in all media.
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Karen Johnson
is an internationally renowned
expert in the field of Human Potential Development an area where she
has been a leader for the past decade. A well known Energy
Medicine Practitioner, Master Hypnotherapist, Spiritual and
Metaphysical Healer and Author. She also runs an international
Intuition Consultant business: consulting and mentoring for
individuals and small businesses.
She can be reached at 416.466.6225 or
www.awakeningheartandsoul.com. |
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