Lesson #1: Kindness matters
I came to really understand yoga and all its beautiful components when I was 27. The idea of karma truly changed the way I live. Similar to the Golden Rule, karma encourages us to treat others with compassion because then we have a better chance of seeing that same compassion return to us over time. Unfortunately, most people look at Karma on the flip side. If you type in karma quotes in pinterest, this is a small sampling of what you will find:
And those are the ones that don't use profanity; but how about those graphic details? I use to work as a behavioral specialist for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. One of the core concepts was to demonstrate and discuss what you want to see from your clients. Same thing goes for your children. Rather than telling them that if someone does wrong by them, it will eventually come back to that other individual, teach your children that by doing something kind, they will receive kindness back. What we teach out children should always be focused on the actions they can take, rather than on what others are doing. It helps them visualize and follow through with the kinder action. Here are a few positive representations of Karma:
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