Originally printed in:
Ozark Research Institute News, October 2009, Volume 3, #3

How Karma Works
by Ross J. Miller

Karma can best be described as the cycle of cause and effect, i.e., "What you give out to the world, you get back," or "As you sow, so shall you reap." According to the laws of karma all of our thoughts, feelings and actions can and do create our past, present and future experiences. Although the concept of karma originated in ancient India, the basic ideas regarding karma differ only slightly between religious/spiritual traditions.

Performing good deeds is an excellent way to create positive karma. Good deeds are like having money in the bank. The "money" can be used to pay off past life or current life karmic debts (misdeeds) or to create or attract positive events in the future.

Positive karma is also created when we learn anything new, such as a foreign language, how to play an instrument, meditate, how to balance a checkbook, or even how to get along with others. These skills can be carried forward into future lives. A great musician-composer like Mozart doesn't just happen.

Negative karma is created by harming others (or yourself) physically, mentally or emotionally. The perpetrator often takes on the karma of guilt as a result of those actions, while the victim often takes on the karma of hatred, vengefulness or physical, mental or emotional trauma.

If we remembered our past lives, many of us would waste our current lives trying to avenge our past-life hurts. This is why we don't remember our past lives until we're spiritually ready.

Forgiveness and loving acceptance is one of the best ways to heal negative karma. Forgive all those who may have harmed you in this life and past lives. Ask for forgiveness from all those you may have harmed.

Past-life regression is a great way to help you understand how each karmic issue originated, who or what was involved in its creation, and what else you might need to do to resolve or heal it.

Ross J. Miller is a professional psychic healer, medium and past-life regression therapist who has been advising and healing people worldwide for over 25 years. He is an expert in releasing karma and can be reached at 617-527-3583 or visit www.TheMysticWay.com.

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