12 Laws of Karma that Will Change Your Life

Karma is the law of cause and effect an unbreakable law of the cosmos. Your actions create
your future. The reason your fate is never sealed is because you have free will. Therefore your
future cannot already be written. That would not be fair. Life gives you chances. This is one of
them. The Tree of Awakening
Karma is a somewhat abstract concept to many of us. There is a lot of confusing information
on this non-religious topic information which is unnecessary. So, we think itd be helpful to
paint a bit of a picture to help solidify the concept of karma.
To do so, just a quick example is necessary.
Say that we are all willing to go around and help people in any way we see fit putting coins in
expired parking meters, holding doors open for everyone, giving a couple dollars to a homeless
person, buying someones coffee or tea, etc., etc.
Now two questions: What is the possibility that the person weve helped will reciprocate, or
pay it forward? Whats the possibility that this action created a positive source of
energy?
Thats a very basic example of everyday karma. Of course, there is negative karma as well.
Gandhi explains such in a simple yet profound way:
A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.

Now that weve established a basic understanding of karma,

lets take a look at 12 of Karmas laws that can change your
life.
1. The Great Law: As you sow, so shall you reap.

The simple explanation of the Great Law is: our thought and actions have consequences good
or bad. If we desire peace, love, harmony, prosperity, etc. we must be willing to act accordingly.
This is also known as the Law of Cause and Effect. Also, energy (thought, action) that we put
into the world has a consequence, immediate or not.
2. The Law of Creation: What we desire comes through participation.

The life we see around us was created by a persons intentions. As we are one with the Universe,
our intentions determine the evolution of creation. Since what we surround ourselves with
becomes part of us, its our responsibility to ensure these surroundings are conducive to our
desires.
3. The Law of Humility: Refusal to accept what is will still be what is.

Acceptance is a near-universal virtue in many belief systems. Simply put, we must first accept
the present circumstances in order to change them.
In focusing on the negative instead of making changes to address the negative, were committing
to a zero-sum result.
4. The Law of Growth: Our own growth is above any circumstance.

The only thing we have control over is ourselves. The subsequent action (or inaction) of motive
will yield either positive or negative circumstances in our lives.
True change only occurs if we make the commitment to change what is in our heart.
5. The Law of Responsibility: Our lives are of our own doing, nothing
else.

When there is turbulence in ones own life, there is often turbulence internally. If were to change
our life, we must change our frame of mind and surroundings.
6. The Law of Connection: Everything in the Universe is connected,
both large and small.

Our past, present and future are all connected. As such, we must put in the work to change these
connections if we desire something different.
No step first, intermediate or last is more important in the accomplishment of a task. All are
required.
7. The Law of Focus: One cannot direct attention beyond a single
task.

Relating to our spiritual growth, we cannot have negative thoughts or actions and expect to grow
spiritually. We must direct full attention to achieve any desired task.
8. The Law of Hospitality and Giving: Demonstrating our selflessness
shows true intentions.

Put simply: what we claim to believe must manifest into our actions. Selflessness is a virtue only
if were accommodating something other than ourselves.
Without a selfless nature, true spiritual growth is nearly impossible.
9. The Law of Change: History repeats itself unless changed.

Conscious commitment to change is the only method of influencing the past. History will
continue along an unconstructive path until positive energies direct it elsewhere.
10.The Law of Here and Now: The Present is all we have.

Looking back regretfully and forward pointlessly robs oneself of a present opportunity. Old
thoughts and patterns of behavior negate the present chance to advance ourselves.
11.The Law of Patience and Reward: Nothing of value is created
without a patient mindset.

Toiling away cannot be circumvented through wishful thinking. Our rewards are claimed only
through patience and persistence, nothing else.
Rewards are not the end-result. True, lasting joy comes from the knowledge of doing whats
necessary in the rightful anticipation of a reward that is well-earned.
12.The Law of Significance and Inspiration: The best reward is one that
contributes to the Whole.

The end result is of little value if it leaves little or nothing behind.

Energy and intentions are vital components that determine the significance of an end-result.
Ideally, love and passion embody the motives of one that resolves to leave a lasting impression
on the Whole.