Karma is the eternal assertion of human freedom. If we can bring ourselves down by our karma, surely it is in our power to raise ourselves by our own karma.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Karma affirms human freedom; we have the power to elevate ourselves through our actions just as we can diminish ourselves.
- In plain terms
- Your actions shape your destiny, and you have the power to improve your life through them.
- What can you take from it?
- You hold the power to change your circumstances through your own actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What actions am I taking today?
- How do my choices shape my future?
Another view
External factors also influence outcomes beyond individual control.
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