I believe karma is strictly an interpersonal thing and that there are
many factors in the world which are driven by the nature of our
universe. Good and bad things happen with out regard to who it
affects. Karma had nothing to do with the plague, the 2004 tsunami,
the 1918 flu pandemic, there is a chaos to our world and we are
subject to it. Especially when it comes to illnesses!
I believe we all are survivors of a random event of viral chaos. In
fact everyone (and for that matter every living thing) on earth who
lives long enough will experience some form of debilitation. Karma,
the golden rule, turning the other cheek--- they're just philosophies
we can chose to aid us in our learning to cope and they are great
ideas that can enrich our lives significantly.
I hate the phrase "things happen for a reason" Some things do but I
think many more things do not and I believe Not one of us brought
this upon ourselves because we were bad! Our creator loves us just
as much as those who are whole in body. remember: "Blessed are the
poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"
The key is that we have an opportunity to give "reason" to what has
happened to us. Or, we can be crushed by our circumstances. This
choice is our free will in action. Looking for blame in ourselves or
others allows us "to pass the buck" and not move forward.
I had a period of suicidal thinking right after High school and when
I told a friend, rather than expressing concern or sympathy she
launched in and verbally "whooped my ASS" for having so many
blessings and thinking my life was something I could just throw
away. Angels come in many forms and I thank God for that memory.
Mindy the Artist
Down to the half dose level in my Cymbalta weaning and doing great!
On Jun 15, 2009, at 9:26 AM, ladyno...@aol.com wrote:
Kevin,
I also believe in Karma and also tried to live my life according to
the golden rule. Which makes me wonder, if I did something so bad
to someone, that I would end up in this situation. If I made any
mistakes that warrant this, I would remember. It's hard to say
that people reap what they sow when I'm in the condition I'm in.
Naomi
C-4 Quadriplegic, since July 2, 2005
Due to Transverse Myelitis
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