Many great ideas have come from the sub-Asian continent--the concept of zero, raman noodles, silk, curry. However, beyond a shadow of a doubt the greatest contribution to society is the concept and idea of Karma. The great and ever present equalizer, Karma serves as a looming shadow over those who play loose and fast, and a light of comfort and hope for those who play by the rules.
I happen to be of the latter ilk, always minding my manners and trying to stay within the letter of the law. Why? Why tread so lightly? Well Karma, luck, whatever you want to call it, has a way of abusing me like slow, fat kid in the Amazing Race. The second I step out of line, Karma has a way of producing the very person who doesn't need to see me stepping out of line. Once I wrote the word Dominatrix on the board. Why, you may ask? Well I was trying to think of non-breakfast cereal words that ended in x. I no sooner finished writing the word than my vice principal appeared in my classroom. See, karma.
This string of "luck" is also why I don't ever drink and drive, don't ever do drugs, and don't ever cheat on my wife. Sure they are all wrong, but more importantly, I know I will get caught!
I have had the good fortune of watching some really nasty people get their come-uppance this week. I have seen Regina George hit by the bus, and I must humbly admit that it was wonderful. (I don't want to be too over zealous, lest my own cheese wagon come driving by...) In this time when the great monetary playing field is getting levelled, remember that at the end of the day you will be remembered by how you treat others, and you have the choice to give them a hand or step on their face. Karma does not play favorites, and she doesn't pull her punches!
Until next time,
M
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