There's your Karma ripe as peaches.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A metaphor suggesting that consequences or karma are mature and ready to be experienced, much like ripe fruit.
- In plain terms
- Your karma is ready to be felt right now.
- What can you take from it?
- Actions have timely consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is ready in your life?
- What action needs a consequence?
Another view
The metaphor assumes karma is a tangible force that ripens predictably.
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