Newton’s third law states "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." Now it’s easy to put that into perspective with how things work in life. For example think about a person using force to propel themselves in water while swimming. By using their arms to push the water backward it propels them to move forward. One action is causing another reaction.
So how does that work in life and how we interact among family, friends and people we work with everyday? Look at the law of Karma which can be the spiritual equivalent of Newton’s Law of Motion. The thought that for every action has energy that returns to us or in other words, what you sow is what you reap. I will admit that sometimes is doesn’t appear that Karma comes back to you or others. But I will tell you that it does not often happen immediately. Sometimes it takes years even to see how a person’s actions return whether good or bad.
Think about how you relate with others. Do you think of the consequences of your choices when you are working out an issue or details with another?
Here are a few examples of how those action-reactions may go when applying this to real life. An employer who distrusts his employees builds distrust and will lose good workers because of his attitude. A person who treats others with disrespect will not receive respect. People who abuse others whether mentally or verbally will lose them as customers, friends, employees and create an atmosphere of negativity. On the flip side individuals that treat others with respect and trust will develop good relationships, gains friendships, customers and friends. It’s really all about how you treat others. Sometimes how people treat others is really a reflection on how they feel about themselves.
So it’s really back to the choices we make when dealing with our self or others. How we feel and treat all concern does reflect back upon our self. Start asking yourself these questions. What are the consequences of this choice or action and how will it affect me and the others around me. Even though we may want to strike back in defense or anger think about what Buddha said, "Getting angry with another person is like throwing hot coals with bare hands; both people get burned."
So thinking about the people around you that is creating difficult environments, you alone have the power in your actions and reactions. You have the choice to take the higher road and focus on what is going to help you live a better existence. Remember that their actions are a reflection of how they feel about themselves and you have the choice how you respond. I would remind you to remember the big picture, think before you react and break the cycle. Many times you will find that your actions can diffuse a situation and improve a relationship.
"How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours." Wayne Dyer
So how does that work in life and how we interact among family, friends and people we work with everyday? Look at the law of Karma which can be the spiritual equivalent of Newton’s Law of Motion. The thought that for every action has energy that returns to us or in other words, what you sow is what you reap. I will admit that sometimes is doesn’t appear that Karma comes back to you or others. But I will tell you that it does not often happen immediately. Sometimes it takes years even to see how a person’s actions return whether good or bad.
Think about how you relate with others. Do you think of the consequences of your choices when you are working out an issue or details with another?
Here are a few examples of how those action-reactions may go when applying this to real life. An employer who distrusts his employees builds distrust and will lose good workers because of his attitude. A person who treats others with disrespect will not receive respect. People who abuse others whether mentally or verbally will lose them as customers, friends, employees and create an atmosphere of negativity. On the flip side individuals that treat others with respect and trust will develop good relationships, gains friendships, customers and friends. It’s really all about how you treat others. Sometimes how people treat others is really a reflection on how they feel about themselves.
So it’s really back to the choices we make when dealing with our self or others. How we feel and treat all concern does reflect back upon our self. Start asking yourself these questions. What are the consequences of this choice or action and how will it affect me and the others around me. Even though we may want to strike back in defense or anger think about what Buddha said, "Getting angry with another person is like throwing hot coals with bare hands; both people get burned."
So thinking about the people around you that is creating difficult environments, you alone have the power in your actions and reactions. You have the choice to take the higher road and focus on what is going to help you live a better existence. Remember that their actions are a reflection of how they feel about themselves and you have the choice how you respond. I would remind you to remember the big picture, think before you react and break the cycle. Many times you will find that your actions can diffuse a situation and improve a relationship.
"How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours." Wayne Dyer
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