How to Avoid Bad Karma

Before too long, the eleventh anniversary of 9/11 will be upon us.  I can't help but think about what happened that horrible day. The word compassion  comes to mind when thinking about 9/11.   So many people came to the aid of those in need.  Today, I decided to write a post about karma .  Usama , eventually paid for his wrongdoings.

Avoiding bad karma is not too difficult.  Follow the rule of doing good and not bad.  There are people who think they are invincible.  I believe by applying the simple rule of doing good you put yourself in position for good karma to come your way.

We all know that bad things most often happen to good people and sometimes the wicked seem to have the best of luck. Take for instance Idi Amin Dada, known as the ‘Butcher of Uganda’ for his brutal despotic rule. He seized power in a military coup in 1971 and was responsible for killing 100,000 to half million people. Finally, karma caught up with him.  Ugandan nationalists ousted him in 1979. He later fled into exile.  Idi Amin, in my opinion is lower than a worm.  He killed all the members of my friend’s family. She managed to escape and was later able to come to the United States.

I do not understand why people have to be cruel. All I know it is better to do good.  My friend forgave Idi Amin for killing all the members of her family.  Her forgiving heart brought good karma to her life. She is doing extremely well financially.  She is married to a wonderful man and has two wonderful children.

I believe people that go out of their way to harm others will eventually pay for their wrong doings.  It is a law of nature.  Eventually you will reap what you sowed. It takes less energy to do what is right.  Why do so many people prefer to subject themselves to bad karma by doing wrong? Are they blinded by self-hatred?  I do not know the answer. I have seen too many people in my circles suffer the consequences of ill doings; I am compelled to do what is right towards others. Life is already hard; I cannot afford to make it harder. I will do everything in my power to avoid bad karma.

So how do you avoid bad karma? Four simple words: Do good, not bad , easy , right?