A Promise
It has been a hectic few weeks and lots going on but I wanted to relate my Tale of the $2 Dollar Bills.
Two weeks ago, as I was walking at the campus, I found 2 dollars. Normally this would be a joyous occasion. But instantly I realized that I could not keep it nor could I spend it. Ok, I know, I am weird, but you gotta follow my logic. Again it all plays into what I believe about Karma.
Getting this 2 dollars was not through any effort on my behalf. I did not 'earn' it nor did I do anything that in my estimation said I deserved it. (Conversely, since I have limited funds, it could be construed as a godsend, but its only $2).
So now my dilemma is set. I know I have to use the money for something altruistic because I think that is what I am supposed to do. If I use the money for my wants (Since I have some money, I do not have a need), then nothing good would come of it...
Oops, let me get to the dilemma (once again). My dilemma is this: I am finding that I have become the Guardian of these $2!. I am thinking I have to find the 'right' way to disburse this money(all $2 of it!!). I am now championing a $2 cause!! You see, I am looking for the right individual to give this money to...Flashback! I should clarify, last week I was still contemplating this whole Guardianship thing but I did give $1 to a homeless man. So in reality, I am championing a $1 cause.
Now you may ask, "Why did you only give $1?". Hence my second dilemma!! I felt that I had to distribute the money equally to two causes which I deemed worthy (My third dilemma, is: Who am I to deem something or someone worthy???. I am definitely no saint!!)
So, at present, $1 dollar sits in my pocket searching for a worthy cause. I am not sure you know but I usually will give money to some homeless so it is not the issue. But now I am debating the issue of validity and who is worthy? Should they all not be worthy?
Now, my friend ID, thought this to be riotous, and poked fun at my dilemma (which in the intervening time has grown to 4 dilemmas) I intend to lose this $dollar dilemma as soon as possible.
So here I am at a precipice of my Karma problem. I have resolved to correct the errors of my past and this has lead me to really consider all the actions I presently do. I do not put myself first anymore but try to consider those around me. 'You do good, you care, you love, and perhaps good things will come your way'. I know that this $ Dollar situation is not a huge problem and one easily solved but in reality it posed a serious challenge to my beliefs.... It resolves around "altruism and karma"
Two weeks ago, as I was walking at the campus, I found 2 dollars. Normally this would be a joyous occasion. But instantly I realized that I could not keep it nor could I spend it. Ok, I know, I am weird, but you gotta follow my logic. Again it all plays into what I believe about Karma.
Getting this 2 dollars was not through any effort on my behalf. I did not 'earn' it nor did I do anything that in my estimation said I deserved it. (Conversely, since I have limited funds, it could be construed as a godsend, but its only $2).
So now my dilemma is set. I know I have to use the money for something altruistic because I think that is what I am supposed to do. If I use the money for my wants (Since I have some money, I do not have a need), then nothing good would come of it...
Oops, let me get to the dilemma (once again). My dilemma is this: I am finding that I have become the Guardian of these $2!. I am thinking I have to find the 'right' way to disburse this money(all $2 of it!!). I am now championing a $2 cause!! You see, I am looking for the right individual to give this money to...Flashback! I should clarify, last week I was still contemplating this whole Guardianship thing but I did give $1 to a homeless man. So in reality, I am championing a $1 cause.
Now you may ask, "Why did you only give $1?". Hence my second dilemma!! I felt that I had to distribute the money equally to two causes which I deemed worthy (My third dilemma, is: Who am I to deem something or someone worthy???. I am definitely no saint!!)
So, at present, $1 dollar sits in my pocket searching for a worthy cause. I am not sure you know but I usually will give money to some homeless so it is not the issue. But now I am debating the issue of validity and who is worthy? Should they all not be worthy?
Now, my friend ID, thought this to be riotous, and poked fun at my dilemma (which in the intervening time has grown to 4 dilemmas) I intend to lose this $dollar dilemma as soon as possible.
So here I am at a precipice of my Karma problem. I have resolved to correct the errors of my past and this has lead me to really consider all the actions I presently do. I do not put myself first anymore but try to consider those around me. 'You do good, you care, you love, and perhaps good things will come your way'. I know that this $ Dollar situation is not a huge problem and one easily solved but in reality it posed a serious challenge to my beliefs.... It resolves around "altruism and karma"