Most people live by "what can I do to make sure I get into heaven" I am not a religious person in the slightest, I do not believe there is a "god" nor believe I should follow what a book tells me to do. I'm not trying to start a debate, these are simply my thoughts.
Although, while I'm not religious, that doesn't mean I don't think I should have morals. I just live my life looking at tomorrow rather than after death. What can I do today that will make me be a happier person tomorrow?
I have chosen to live for myself, and not as others would like me live...I try to still remain respectful, I recently attended church for a friend's baptism, I folded my hand, closed my eyes and bowed my head, however in my head I came up with my own little thoughts or think of a random song. I sat silently and listened to what the people have to say, whether it be about the holy ghost or some one testifying, I still gave them the same attention I give everyone else. You don't ignore a child just because they think Santa is real, do you? or you don't refuse to talk to some one because they are a different political party then you. It is the same idea to me.
Just because we have different beliefs, doesn't mean we are different. Just because we have different beliefs doesn't mean we don't have the same morals. And I guess you could say I base my morals off the 10 commandments. I do honor my parents, I do not steal, I don't think I could say I love my neighbors but I do feel I tolerate them fairly well. I have no intention of ever killing anyone (I've learned karma handles it all for me). and I will never cheat on my boyfriend or husband. Half of the 10 commandments are how we should live every day.
The main difference between myself and someone who is religious is that others live to make god happy, to make it so god will allow them into heaven. As for myself, I live to make myself happy and to know when I'm on my death bed, I wont have any regrets. Am I saying my way of life is right? Of course not, no matter what, everyone person has to do what is right for them, and for their family.
Now what does all this have to do with karma? right? Well, from what I have gathered/witnessed, your religion, whatever it may be, is supposed to make a person fulfilled and happy, right? That's what karma is to me, I do something and gain those points, and help them. I get the most fulfilled feeling helping someone, most of that comes from donating blood or platelets, every time after I finish donating I think what is that blood or those platelets going to do/who are they going to help? While blood can go to anyone, as long as they are the same type. Platelets on the other hand, go to cancer patients, while I don't know all the details, they can help keep another person's life going for even a day. I also feel fulfilled helping someone with sign language, currently in my life, the only time I use it is with my nephews, I still feel fulfilled being able to communicate with them, not necessarily on a different level, but in a different way, I can help teach them new words. Every time I donate, or teach some new words to them, I know I gain some points. When it is time to cash in the points I know it will make me happy, while I might not realize the points have been cashed in at the time, once I do, I will be happy.
So to sum up: I do something (like donate blood) and gain points and I feel fulfilled and happy. Which back to the main point of this whole thing....is what others get from religion. So, I guess to me karma is my religion, but that doesn't mean I have to believe in a god.
"I'm a true believer in karma. You get what you give, whether it's bad or good."
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