A little thing callled Karma

[Tayesin]

Hi Folks,
We think of Karma as a system of judgment and have the perspective of reaping good or bad outcomes for our actions in this and other lives, "If you do wrong somewhere in this life you'll suffer the consequences in the next life." This historical perspective on karma has served us well. Looking at the times and cultures we took the concept of karma from, the generally accepted point of view was we're insignificant and bad little souls doing wrong acts who need a higher power enforcing our just deserts on us. Now look at the words describing this perspective. We see value-judgments in; good or bad, what we deserve, wrong acts, etc. And this is how it has been in a world of duality.

Imagine a god, universe or creative force that doesn't judge us in any way; as if it's only concern was to Experience, through us, everything it is and can be. Our perspectives on karma would be a bit obsolete. If we discovered it was us who 'judge' our life's actions, choosing suitable ways to balance the books, then we would have to widen our perspectives a whole lot. Maybe we could see other souls as sharing experiences with us and balancing out our agreements.

Imagine then that karma was only a mechanical system; one where we might recognize the natural evolution of our causes and experience the effects without judgment. With no value judgment on it, there can be no 'only good or bad'. Karma can only be what it is, a flow-on of each cause to its natural completion.

As our awareness grows, we're bound to make discoveries that replace the historical perspectives we're attached to. Growth waits outside our comfort zones, so we must be prepared to let go of our old thinking and attachments to belief systems. From this perspective Karma should give you no cause for concern about your 'brownie points' or the lack of. It doesn't put a huge weight on your shoulders; it only reminds you to be more aware when making choices.

Love Always,
Tayesin