The average American sees the word karma as shorthand for a system of cosmic justice in which everything we do comes back to us in some form of consequence. The usual adages are: “What goes around comes around,” or “We reap what we sow.” Karma is, by and large, incompletely understood and frequently misapplied. For those who wish to understand karmic law more deeply, further exploration is necessary. Here, we explore the parallels between different spiritual traditions, spiritual insights, and doctrines regarding karma, as they relate to individual responsibility for leading our best lives. To create better karma is to be nice and say thank you.
