KARMA

Karma is one of those ideas that sounds simple but gets deep fast.
At its core (from ancient Indian traditions like Hinduism and Buddhism), karma literally means “action” or “deed.” The basic principle is that every intentional action—physical, verbal, or mental—creates an imprint on your mindstream, and that imprint eventually ripens into consequences that you experience, either in this life or a future one.
It’s not cosmic punishment or reward handed out by some judge in the sky. It’s more like a natural law of cause and effect: skillful, kind actions tend to lead to happiness and ease; harmful, selfish ones tend to lead to suffering. You’re the one planting the seeds, and you’re the one who harvests them.
A lot of people in the West use “karma” casually—like “karma’s gonna get you” when someone does something shady—but the original concept is more neutral and empowering. It says your present situation isn’t random bad luck; it’s shaped by past choices. And crucially, your future isn’t fixed: every moment is a chance to plant better seeds.
So in everyday terms: treat people well not because you’re scared of payback, but because it shapes who you become and what kind of world you help create. Good karma isn’t about keeping score—it’s about becoming freer and kinder.
What do you think—do you believe in it, or do you see it more as a useful metaphor for personal responsibility?