Karma Krafting. . .
We have all come across the term “Law of Karma.” Now, before diving right into what this law is all about and how it works, it’s imperative I clear the desk and first tell you what it isn’t.
Many think that if anything bad, or wrong is happening, then it is because of our previous bad karmas, and if anything good is happening then it’s subsequently because of our respective good karmas. But the reality is that whatever is happening to us might not be even remotely related to our actions in life. Think about it, wherever you are today, is it just because of your actions?
The answer is a big fat no. Your actions alone didn’t decide your current scenario. The action of your parents, your teachers, your friends, your neighbors, your relatives, even strangers did have a massive impact on where you are right now.
At the moment, billions and trillions of functions are operating in our bodies without our control or say of any kind whatsoever. The breath, the digestion, the heartbeat — all these processes are running on their own, so one can’t possibly label it as “your actions”, because you’re not the one who’s controlling it.
But the moment you take control of your breath doing Pranayam — then that becomes your actions. As simple as that. All the actions that were taken by you when you are aware and conscious about it — only those can be labeled as either good or bad karma. But on the other hand, the actions, undertaken by you unintentionally or unconsciously, where you were unaware of what you were doing — then that’s neither good karma nor bad karma.
The game of life is quite similar. Some people are here who keep on betting on the desired outcomes they want in life and consequently becoming morose when they don’t get what they want, putting the blame on destiny, karma, luck, fate, or people. While some, on the other hand, are more focused on playing the game to the best of their abilities, accepting whatever they get be it pain or pleasure, success or failure, and move on.
So put your karma face on and focus not on the deeds of the game but on understanding and excelling at the game to the best of your abilities.
Peace and Love, Jim
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