Dodging Boomerangs

TODAY'S QUOTE:
"The game of life is the game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy."... Florence Shinn

Karma... is defined as the effects of a person's actions that determine their fate. It's considered the sum of all that an individual has done, is currently doing and will do. People go through certain processes and accompanying experiences throughout their lives which they have chosen, and those would be based on the results of their own creations: "karma". Karma is not about retribution, vengeance, punishment or reward. Karma simply deals with what is. The effects of all deeds actively create past, present and future experiences, thus making one responsible for one's own life, and the pain and joy it brings to others.

What goes around comes around is another way of putting it that most people recognize. The pendulum does swing in both directions, which seems as natural and sane as any true example of cause and effect. I believe it without even a shadow of a doubt. We should all try to temper our actions to adjust to its rhythm. We ought to leave any and all retribution to the discretion of the judge... who knows both sides without being told. I view revenge as a weak mans weapon. A higher power has my back and that's enough protection for me, no matter what happens.

The more people who consider this to be a truism, the gentler the world can become. If we all used forethought to decide how our actions will touch the ones we love most, we'd just naturally be a bit more careful. When a person becomes less reactionary they have much better control of the direction of their journey. Kindness to others creates positive power. Gentleness with ourselves promotes healthy growth. And combining the two gives karma an honored space to ferment.

What is tossed out, comes back. Better to reap what is sowed from a healthy field than to just take a chance with whatever grows up among the weeds. Better to willingly reach for what is heading home than to forever be dodging barbed wire boomerangs. We create our own reality, so draft a masterpiece. Why don't you.... think about it.... let it ride.... then decide????