The Looming Karma (Haiku)

Welcome to “Sensational Haiku Wednesday!”

This week’s theme is:  

Karma

there is no escape

according to what you did

thus shall you repay

like a hungry wolf

it tracks you down, haunting you

'til justice is served

so run if you must 

sadly though you won't go far

sins of yore loom near

Thanks to Jenn of You know... that Blog?  

for hosting Sensational Haiku Wednesday.

Next week’s theme: Ego

And speaking of Karma, a psychic friend of mine once told me that the easiest way to earn good karma in this lifetime is through your parents. Treat them well and life will treat you better, she said. 

The Dalai Lama himself has this to say about how to earn good karma points...

Instructions for Life

by The Dalai Lama

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve Great Risk.
2. When you Lose, don’t lose the Lesson.  
3. Follow the three R’s:
   -  Respect for self,
   -  Respect for others and
   -  Responsibility for all your actions.
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful Stroke of Luck.
5. Learn the Rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
7. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Spend some time Alone every day.
9. Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your Values.
10. Remember that Silence is sometimes the best answer.
11. Live a good, Honorable Life. Then when you get older and
    think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a Second Time.
12. A Loving Atmosphere in your Home is the foundation for your life.
13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the Current situation. Don’t bring up the past.
14. Share your Knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
15. Be gentle with the earth.
16. Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.
17. Remember that the Best Relationship is one in which Your Love For Each Other Exceeds Your Need for each other.
18. Judge your Success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
19. If you want others to be happy, practice Compassion.
20. If you want to be happy, practice Compassion.

 Source: Spiritual Now