Karma

buddha-1369081592xqnLet me start by saying that I am a confirmed atheist and that I consider all religions to be a bunch of malarkey.
But, if I adhered to any faith, my beliefs of choice would be those of Buddhism.
Buddhism, because I like the idea of Karma.

“Karma is the sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.”

Basically you can look at Karma as your credit score. It keeps track of your good and bad deeds, and in this existence or the next one, you will be confronted with a tally sheet. It would behoove you to be in the black.

All together it pays to have good Karma.
Good Karma is when you miss a plane that two hours later disappears from radar screens.
Bad Karma is when after kicking a small dog you come across his cousin. He is big and he looks angry.

As a believer of Karma I subscribe to the idea that all good deeds should be rewarded.
But sometimes, the Righteous among us are so discreet that their achievements go unnoticed.
They do good things because they feel like it. They seek no rewards.
Their actions come directly from the heart, without any afterthought.

I consider it my duty whenever I can, to publicize their accomplishments and give them the credit they deserve.

But this task should not be entirely up to me.

Whenever you come across somebody doing something praiseworthy, you should not hesitate to acknowledge it.
An unexpected “merci” often feels like a spontaneous kiss. It is greatly appreciated because it is genuine.

Moral:

Do good, and good will come to you!

Alain