I dont believe in karma. I do believe in consequences to actions. Even then, sometimes people get away with doing bad things. That's why we should never focus on the other person.
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I think karma mirrors what you have done (good or not-so-good) but to a higher degree. I don't necessarily believe it is always something someone can see from the outside looking in. A person that has hurt you may look like the world is their oyster but only they know what's in their heart and mind. Fancy possessions, tons of money and a smile on a person's face doesn't mean everything is just peachy.
I think my ex's only karma is probably missing me. He is a very nostalgic man and for all the time we spent together, I am everywhere. In every song. On every street. At every meal. So while we are not together, I know that is very tough for him. He is the sort of man that remembers a conversation he had with a stranger on a train 20+ years ago. Imagine spending a 1/3 of your life with someone?
But karma is essentially consequences to actions (the true definition). Karma is not a cosmic justice system. A person makes a cause that will eventually manifest into an effect. It's as sure as you breathing air. The consequence may not be as harsh or what you think it should be as the "wronged" party, but that does not mean karma has escaped that person. Karma can be very subtle, but still detrimental.
For example, a man has cheated on you. He's still dating while you're still hurting. Some feel karma should be the the woman he cheated with cheats on him. That may be one effect of the cause he made. Or he could be inwardly in shambles, never being able to have a satisfying relationship. He may never be able to be truly intimate or trust anyone again. He may get an STD. All of these things may happen to him, or one of them, or none of them. Or something could happen to him that doesn't even seem to be related to what he actually did. Doesn't mean karma didn't get to him or won't.
But karma is essentially consequences to actions (the true definition). Karma is not a cosmic justice system. A person makes a cause that will eventually manifest into an effect. It's as sure as you breathing air. The consequence may not be as harsh or what you think it should be as the "wronged" party, but that does not mean karma has escaped that person. Karma can be very subtle, but still detrimental.
For example, a man has cheated on you. He's still dating while you're still hurting. Some feel karma should be the the woman he cheated with cheats on him. That may be one effect of the cause he made. Or he could be inwardly in shambles, never being able to have a satisfying relationship. He may never be able to be truly intimate or trust anyone again. He may get an STD. All of these things may happen to him, or one of them, or none of them. Or something could happen to him that doesn't even seem to be related to what he actually did. Doesn't mean karma didn't get to him or won't.