by Ken LeClair

Do we create our own heaven or our own hell here on earth by our actions? Do we by our own deeds bestow evil or goodness upon others and in return on ourselves? If we are kind and generous will our lives reflect this quality, or if we are mean and selfish will our lives take a different course? The belief in karma was well established in India before the advent of Buddhism which carried the idea of karma to deeper meanings.

The basic tenants of karma is that what goes around comes around. If you are an honest, genuinely good person your life will reflect the positive aspects of these qualities. Though others may rob you and malign you, there is no lasting harm as you are complete on the inside and those who know you best will be there for you. If on the other hand you choose to be a thief and a maligner, those who know you best will know what and who you are.

Bernard Madoff had his riches and now he has his reward; meanwhile, those he robbed still have their freedom and their good names. But what about the little guy who leads an honest life and is faithful to his wife and raised his children to be good to their fellow man? Do you think he will fare better than the big shot who did whatever it took to climb to the top and acquire the millions at any cost?