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Depending on the intention lying behind any action, the same
action may produce completely different results. For example, as
explained in the chapter "Materialistic Desire and
Spiritual Advancement," when contemplating how to make
money, it is important how you are planning to spend the money.
If the purpose is to merely satisfy your materialistic desires,
then it is not considered to eventually serve your ultimate
purpose of life. However, should one put the money to use by
sharing it with the provider of good services or products with
an attitude of appreciation, the results shall be quite
different.
It is attributed to the fact that notion and action creates
karma. Karma is the cause and effect "reap as you have
sown" concept and is a very simple principle. Good deeds
bring good results and bad deeds bring bad results. This
mechanism is considered to be the result of a natural phenomenon
that the sub-conscious dimension existing in the Universe tries
to counterbalance against human's notions and actions.
As explained in the chapter on "Suicide," there is
a tremendous difference between committing suicide to escape
one's pain and suffering as opposed to sacrificing oneself for
the sake of others based on your love for them. This may be a
repetition of the concepts presented in "Basis of
Judgment" which stressed the importance of love-based
decision. You always have a choice in thinking of who would be
hurt or who would be pleased by your actions. You know it is
important to keep your actions from being self-centered but to be based on
the concept of helping others and carried out with love for
others.
The message also offers an explanation on the concept of
Love. "When you realize that everyone in the world are one
and they are part of you, you will be ready to give love to
others." In other words, you acknowledge that you all have
a different physical look but we all belong to the same life
origin and are connected in the sub-conscious world. By
understanding that concept, you can truly love each other.
There are many who pay little attention to spiritual learning
which is very regrettable. However, according to the message,
criticizing them leads to judgment. "Risks of
Judgment" mentioned how it blurs one's mind by looking down
upon another's opinion. When you encounter such individuals, a
suggestion is to wish for their maturity and happiness and talk
to their guardian angel through your prayers.
That notion will eventually lead to good karma and bring good
results and happiness to all.
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