I really hope Karma exists...

I am not a religious person to say in the least; although, I went to a private Catholic school from kindergarten through eighth grade. Some would think that my saying I went to a Catholic school is the reason that I claim to not believe in God, but it's not that at all. I have friends that went to parochial schools growing up, and they claim that religion was shoved down their throats. My experience was not at all like that; infact, it was an amazing experience that I am very thankful for.




I remember growing up, at school and at home, it wasn't God or religion that was being pushed, it was simply to live by the Golden Rule. It's simple right? I think some people must have missed the memo on what the Golden Rule is:





Why is it so hard for so many people to follow a rule so simple? I find it really disconcerting that this is a rule that is said to be followed by religions throughout the world, yet I rarely see people who practice religion also practice this rule in their daily lives.

Often times I find those that practice some form of religion are usually the first to judge others, especially if the others are not the same religion. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that God was supposedly the only one with the right to judge others?

I try to always treat others the way I would like to be treated. Part of this involves being able to put yourself in their situation and imagine how it would feel if you were being treated that way. I understand that not everyone wants to be treated the same way. People are different; therefore, the way everyone wants to be treated is not the same. However, this rule in its most basic form is the heart of how to treat others.

Next time you place judgment on someone else ask yourself how you would feel if it were you. Learn to be empathetic, because if karma does exist you want that good energy to come back to you!