Dharma is a complex term; however, I will talk about what it is in relationship to everyday life.
Dharma is the lesson or lessons you learn that move you forward in life. For example, if you have done a lot of dating, it offers you a wealth of experience to fulfill a successful and enjoyable “life mate” relationship.
Dharma can work hand-in-hand with Karma.
Tantra Workshops
An Evening of Tantra (Introduction)
My husband and I attended this workshop tonight (I always wanted to go). It was an “eye opener” and also expanded my comfort zone. My husband learned from it immensely (techniques and such) and quite enjoyed it (the spiritual and intimacy part) but I was in a “shy moment” shy=lack of self-confidence and feeling insecure and so I had a hard time with “exposing” myself to strangers. I don’t have a hard time doing that with my partner when we are alone but with a group it was difficult. It was even difficult to expose myself to my partner in the group but I did have a moment where I felt like we were connecting from a very deep place and it *was* beautiful.
At one point we exchanged partners and had long gazes into the eyes of strangers and honoured the divine in them and vice versa — namaste. In fact, it was truly a discomforting feeling but I was also humbled too. I actually felt like we had known each other in a past life or something — which if one believes in “oneness” we would indeed have already known the person. And of course, there were tears from many in the room. My partner had a way with bringing all the ladies to tears and wholeness. He just has such a gentle and accepting spirit and a powerful physical healing presence. *smile*
And while it was somewhat difficult to know he was “connecting” with strange women, I was also happy they could share a moment in time with such a special man. To that note, it surprised me when we were all introducing ourselves and were asked to say how we felt and my baby said, “I feel lucky that I am with her <---pointing to me". *big smile* Although he was perfectly happy interacting with strangers, I had a harder time at it and felt that singles might really enjoy this "connecting" experience, especially after a break-up of sorts because there was a lot of "love, hugs, and kindness" to go around and during a painful break-up one does need a lot of hugs and love -- especially from strangers (massage therapists, workshop participants, etc..) . :-) Basically my guy got a lot out of the experience and this gave me much happiness. If we are able to afford the full workshop, he would really like to do it and I would really like to do it with him... even if it means expanding my comfort zone. And to think that I was the one who suggested we go! Oh, and I learned that my baby can go from low energy to very high energy by just doing some breathing and movement excercises -- that was "very interesting" to find out. Learn something new everyday. *grin* And another side benefit for my honey is he felt "connected" to strangers again. He's a Pisces and the "outer" world doesn't seem to be for Pisces males. So it was nice to see him being him -- which is helpful, caring, and open. Something he often can't be in this silly world of ours. Yeah, though uncomfortable there is an undeniable *glow* that we both received after the workshop. My partner gives the class a "6" out of 5 and I give it a 4 out of 5 just because I didn't like (though it was good for me) interacting with the rest of the class on a "group" level -- I'm not much good with group interaction though my partner is. :-)
We are in Mercury Retrograde. How NOT lovely!
If one believes in past lives, karma is the bad stuff you did in a previous life that needs to be re-paid or resolved in this life. And/or it’s all the bad stuff (habits, thoughts, reactions) that you have had in this life that need to be re-paid or resolved.
First, re-paid means paying your debt back — it’s like a debt. We have done “bad” things and now we are in a negative balance. So we work towards getting out of debt by resolving issues and asking for forgiveness.
I don’t actually believe in right or wrong — bad or good. Those concepts are not productive and one of my values is productivity.
When I say “bad”, it isn’t about judging you but rather pointing out that we hurt ourselves and other’s around us. Bad really means hurtful. So to re-phrase, Karma is the act of doing hurtful things towards ourselves and others and with that “bad” things or more “hurtful” things continue to happen. Until we release the pattern, re-pay and resolve our debt, “hurtful” or “bad” things keep happening.
You ask those you answer to. That is you, the people that have been hurt, and a higher power of sorts. You can do this directly or indirectly. The most important thing is you really feel sorry for hurting yourself or other people/animals/things. And the intent is sincere.
You resolve Karma by first understanding what went wrong and why. Then you do and say things that make up for it that flips you to the other side — “May the force be with you”! 🙂
It can take minutes or a lifetime. It depends on your spirit and soul — how ready they are to break free from Karmic debt. It takes self-responsibility to bring that about and a willingness to look at yourself for the potential cause of problems (without laying a guilt trip on yourself!). I’m not suggesting people blame anyone (including themselves). I’m suggesting people understand their role in everything said and done.
If you find yourself struggling to find your answers, there are many who can help. Close friends and family who know you well. Counseling professionals (psychologists, therapists, etc..). Books. Articles. Audiotapes. Video. Personality Testing. Coaches. Psychics. Readers. There’s a lot of people who can help you see sides of yourself that are in negative patterns and then offer insight, advice, and/or guidance to get you to a better place.
After solving your Karma, your mission in life is to help other’s solve theirs.
Since everyone has different Karma to work out, our missions are all very different. My belief is that we are born with a mission and carry memories of our past to our present. We carry a karma (our mission) and we carry our gifts (how we are able to achieve our mission).
He says Karma is memory of our past lives. Memories we bring with us put forth that include bad things that happened by “other people”, in other words “not your fault”. In my opinion, it’s all the same thing. Basically he didn’t want people to feel guilty that they were responsible for bad things happening to them. Myself. I also don’t want anyone to feel guilty and I see Cayce as just “re-phrasing” the message to make it more palatable.
Abella Arthur
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