“Leave behind the passive dreaming of a rose-tinted future. The energy of happiness exists in living today with roots sunk firmly in reality's soil.” - Daisaku Ikeda
I have a theory about karma. I have yet to determine whether it is truth or resignation to mediocrity, but I have seen nothing to disprove it and so, it remains. Do you ever daydream about winning the lottery? I think everyone has a plan for winning millions whether they play regularly or not. But when I truly imagine the windfall, I have to ask myself, "is that really what I want?" Time and again, lottery winners fall into tragedy and hard luck. Karma may deal a winning hand, but there is always a price to pay. The same could be said for fame. Oh how I would love to rub elbows with professional athletes or Hollywood A-listers, but I'm not willing to trade in my private lifestyle. We can't know their state of mind, but we know details of their lives including heart break and loss that would cripple most of us. I can only imagine how easy it would be to lose touch with reality and resort to hard living in an attempt to feel something. No thank you. If I fall into a state of wishing, I remind myself how truly good I have it. I am surrounded by rock stars and gurus that remain undiscovered by the media. I am living large with no one to answer to except myself. I don't need to walk a red carpet to feel loved or important. My power lies in making a difference in my community. I work everyday to uplift and empower my family, friends, and neighbors. That is more prosperity than I could ever hope for. Karma can be satisfied with my petty frustrations and neuroses. Failing that, I will always have my faith.
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