hmm interesting thoughts rougue
My DH and i follow the belief that we do things for others without expecting or wanting things in return.
We are trying to instill that in our kids as well
The whole theory behind karma isnt to expect anything in return. Expecting things in return is to have selfish motives in the first place- putting conditions on your kindness.
Karma should be a about balance. You get what you put into life. But you dont get a say in what you get back. Things just materialise when you dont expect them.
Its more about treating people how you would like to be treated and treating everyone equal.
Also realising that we dont have to be the ones who dish out punsihments to others- their karma will balance it back to them
We also try to pay it forward. If some kindness comes our way, we try and make sure we pay it forward to someone else. Share the good fortune around.
there should be no expectations or conditions or your spirituality. Only belief in treating everyone equal and how you would like to be treated.
Why do i always feel that i was born 20 years too late?? LOL
Mmm for me not so much, although I ask for things like being grounded, wisdom, patience, less anxiety, health etc. the way I get there usually in my spiritual life is through gratitude. What usually comes from be thankful is turning my sights from internal to external things and people. The more I look outward, the more I want to give and help others ITMS. I don't think it is all about asking God or the universe or whoever it is you pray for, for everything without living in some way that reflects your gratitude for what you already have... Not sure if that makes sense.
I am a Christian so for me what you are talking about is a little like scripture that talks about faith without works being dead.... You can't say you believe and then not live in a way that is pleasing to God and for me that means living life with love, forgiveness and compassion for others. I also don't believe in "works" (doing good deeds) to build up credit to go to heaven for eg. Doesn't work that way!!!
Interesting thread hun. xox I am on a continual journey where I am constantly questioning my beliefs since not going to church since I was 18 and trying to work out what I DO believe, what I was brought up to believe and threads like this really help.
As a christian, I don't believe I can 'earn' God's love or forgiveness by anything I do or give or whatever BUT God expects us to lead our lives according to Jesus example - so loving each other (everyone not just christians), forgiving, caring for those less fortunate, praying for and ministering to others, etc, etc. There are some weeks where I have alot to pray about, alot to ask for, and I do find myself questioning, 'Am I asking too much, expecting too much?' and am I considering others enough? iykwim.
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