Good thought for the Day--the Law of Karma!

I have to admit that I totally agree with the teaching and contribution of Eknath about consequences. We can all indulge ourselves for things; however, things that we do have their own consequences which we will have to be aware of. It should not be the gain of one and the lose of others! In terms of all relationships, it's crucial to put others first at times...put ourselves into their shoes. Many relationships have come to an end because they don't seem to think of others first--imagine, if each one of us thinks about others first...their will be all peace and long lasting relationships. This morning, I watch the news about a couple in Brisbane, Australia, have been married for 72 years. They were asked how they felt until these days, they said that they still love each other more and more. What's the secret then? It's patience and love for each other!!!!!! Love to give, that is!

--Tuk

September 26

A human being fashions his consequences as surely as he fashions his goods or his dwelling. Nothing that he says, thinks, or does is without consequences.
– Norman Cousins


The Hindu and Buddhist scriptures give us the same truth in what is called the law of karma, which is the psychological equivalent to the physical law that every action has a reaction equal and opposite to it. The Buddha says we can fly higher than the heavens or hide in the depths of the earth, but we will not be able to escape the consequences of our actions. Though we drive to another city or fly to another country, though we change our job or our name, our mistakes will pursue us wherever we go.

Paradoxically, the only way we can begin to escape from the consequences of our actions is to stop running from them and to face them with fortitude. In this sense, every difficult situation is a precious opportunity. When we find ourselves in some situation where we always make the same mistake, if we can manage not to make that mistake, the chain can be broken. Often, if we face it squarely, that situation will not come up again.