Ten Ways to Improve Your Karma

If we want to create punya and merits, we must exhaust papa, demerits, or bad karma. The three basic methods of developing merit or Punya are giving without expecting a return, living a virtuous life, and spreading goodwill. These fall in line with the ten ways to make merits. They are: 1. Giving for the sake of giving 2. Observing virtue - patience, and humility are considered virtues 3. Concentrating – falls in line with number 4 4. Focusing – being present and aware 5. Honoring others - 6. Being of service 7. Dedication – be fully committed to something 8. Being happy for others’ good fortune 9. Listening to and practicing virtuous teaching – attending a yoga class 10 . Teaching others to be virtuous. Such as being kind and generous – setting an example Consciously focus on doing good deeds; the result will be good karma because you are what you think, say, and do. Takes work – let’s get started. END: If you want to bring good energy into your life, give, be present and aware, honor others, practice humility, and be kind and generous. When you give without expecting anything in return, you will create Punja or good merits, bringing you many rewards in body, mind, and soul. EGO: Flip your palm up and extend out the index finger – the symbol of the ego. The ego acts as a rational mediator, navigating the often-competing forces within us and ensuring our actions are realistic and socially appropriate. But reality and socially acceptable sometimes can be hard to define. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top, the symbol of the soul. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. Remember to do no harm and always do the greatest good for the greatest many. Following this path, you create good merits – these create your character, and your character creates your karma. Namaste ~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace. Doctor Lynn For books, classes, and more http://www.doctorlynn.com