There is a saying that what goes around, comes around. Some call it karma.
I have given a lot of thought into this lately. When can I say that I have done something truly unselfish? If I do someone a favour, do I expect something in return? I would say that in most cases I do. But the more I think about it, the more I realize that this isn’t the right way to think about it.
Karma is believed to be the sum of all that a person has done. It makes you responsible for your own life. If you’re not satisfied with it, take a honest look at your own past (and present). What do you find? Have your acts been mostly unselfish, or mostly selfish? Every act is like a seed. Depending on which type of seeds you’ve planted, the fruits can taste bitter or they can taste sweet.
I for one, know very well how fruits from bad seeds can taste.
Most of us have been given the freedom choose how we lead our lives. The next time you do something for another person, try to analyze your thoughts around it. Be honest. Ask yourself: “Why am I doing this?”
If your answer is “to make someone happy” or “to be a better person”, you’ve nothing to worry about. If your answer is “to get something in return” or “to get even”, you should see a red light flashing before your eyes.
If we could quit complaining when we are asked for favours, and start doing them with a smile, I think the world would be a better place. We would have better marriages, better friendships and better relationships with our colleagues at work.
My own goal for the future is to do more for others without having to be asked to do it.
What goes around, comes around.
