Karma and Physical Health
We come to the Earth plane to learn lessons, and some of those lessons concern living life with physical difficulties. Some individuals are born with physical and mental impairments. When we are on the other side of the veil, we soon decide that we need to go back to the physical plane and learn more, and thus, we decide the lessons we need to learn. There is no thought to how much pain and suffering we will endure that is of no consequence, but what is of consequence is how much we will learn in the process.
Perhaps, we become a paraplegic who has lost the use of his legs. During that tragic time, we can decide to become angry, full of rage, and take our anger out on the world. Then, we create a downward spiral. In the end, we may find ourselves in the proverbial gutter, and we see there is no way to go, but up, and a lesson is learned. On the other hand, we can stay angry and hateful. At the end of that life, we come back to do it all over again in a different scenario in a different life, or we can decide that the disability does not impede our spiritual growth, and we boldly go out to help others.
Karma is accumulated as a consequence of our negative thinking and negative actions. If we are impaired physically in some way, it does not take away from our cycle of karma. The process still keeps going to matter what we do, where we are headed, and what state of mind we are in – karma is very methodical. Of course, those who are bedridden, cannot move, and can hardly think have very little change in their karma, but they learn just the same.
People with physical challenges also bring the opportunity for others to lighten their load of karma. The individuals, who help those in need and assist those with physical and mental difficulties, are truly embraced by the divine light. When that light shines brightly around them, their tally of karma is reduced, and the process of moving forward to becoming enlightened proceeds. Those who are physically disabled are interconnected with those who are moving forward to remove all karma from their spiritual essence. All souls are connected in this way. We are not playing our part alone, no not at all. We are playing on the big stage, and all the souls around us are playing their own important role with all their heart and soul. Thus, the theater is open, the lights are dimmed, and the unfolding of the drama, the comedy, the thriller, and many more situations comes to light. As Krishna said to Arjuna, “play your part” for not a single soul ever ends.
It’s been said by all the saints and gurus that there is a reason for everything under the sun. Sometimes, it’s very hard for us to understand the reason for suffering, yet suffering brings about great compassion. Suffering can bring us to our knees, finally allowing us to kneel down before the One and Only. When we finally let go of ego, we surrender to divine will.
Have you ever met someone disabled who is at peace with their plight in life? What more can be said? They have surrendered to divine will. Plus, there are those who watch disabled people and suffer even more. Their suffering brings about compassion, and that compassion is the one thing we truly need in the world. Compassion allows us to connect with our heart. In doing so, we connect to people who live in situations, which resonate with our soul. Compassion allows us to find something for the first time, which is real love.
Ultimately, love springs forth eternally from suffering and compassion as well as from those who have physical and mental challenges. The cycle of planting seeds of compassion bears fruit, which brings forth the sweet taste of love. Do not be sad for those who suffer. Be there to help those who suffer from the depths of your soul, and at the same time, lighten your load of karma with love. Undoubtedly, the love you give will bring about compassion in two hearts, and both will find peace in the here and now.
For you see, everything is connected; there is nothing separate, nothing that’s not as it should be because we are all ONE.
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About the Author
A Master Herbalist and Spiritual Teacher for over 25 years, Dr. Paul Haider helps people to recover and feel healthy. You can find Dr. Haider on Facebook by searching Dr. Paul Haider and Healing Herbs.
