Karma

Things that happen to me today are no doubt a result of my previous actions- this is Karma. I would like to clear up all my Karma in this lifetime so that I do not have to return. I have done some bad things in this lifetime and I suffer because of them. However, I am more mindful today than I was a few years ago. Now, whenever someone does someone says or does something negative to me, I make a conscious choice to absorb the negative and not reflect it. Someone once asked me how I could be so good. I only have one answer to that- that's my purpose in this lifetime. I don't care how badly people treat me, I will not do the same to them or to anyone else. Someone has to stop the cycle of bad karma. I'll swallow the bitter pill because I know that I can bear that pain- I have the strength.I can hold my head high and live knowing that I am a good person.

I remember when I was young, I would protest and cry when my friends and cousins would trample over bugs and insects. I had a heart of gold- somewhere along my lifetime, I hardened and became cynical. But, today, I can say that I've gone to the dark side and returned, and I know what the other side looks like. I'm not stupid or naive- I know when people lie to me, hurt me, deceive me, dupe me, use me. I choose to smile and look past it all- people are beautiful with their flaws and irregularities.

May my mind always be full of purity and kindness towards all beings, so that I can run straight into my Krishna's arms when he pushes the recall button on my life.