h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Entry: Karma - A4472255
Author: DrDukeGonzo - U1712539

I'm not religious, I don't believe in God or the Devil, altough I think the Devil is more likely to be real. If there was a God, I'd hold him repsonible for both good and evil, the devil was cast out, what power does he have over God? Religion is not my thing.

But I do believe in Karma, what goes around, comes around. Do good, you get good back, to bad and you know what happens. Karma thrives on society, it ties up the loose ends and restores the balance, which is why I'm almost comfortable with the good and the bad, if I stole from someone, I'd expect something of mine to go missing and wouldn't question it because I know damn well I've done something wrong. If I was to help a friend in need I'd expect something back at a later time, it all depends on behaviour.

But when you get karma and society together there's overtime available and one hell of a balance to keep. A lot of people in society don't even realise that some things they do are just plain wrong and then get angry when it come back around, which is why I love Karma. I could get beat up by a gang of thugs, I could be cut off in traffic, anything could happen and I'd leave in the faithful hands of Karma, it's karmas job to resore the balance. It may sound crazy but I have faith in Karma because Karma does a better job than God and the Devil put together. To quote "The Craft", (kind of a lame movie I thought but one quote stuck in my mind). If good and evil we're to have a game of football, or a boxing match, Karma would be the stadium they played in. Karma is based on good and evil, right and wrong, God and the Devil. Looking at society and the current world status I don't find it hard to understand that bad things are happening, but in fairness bad things have been done and Karma is out of balance.

I believe it's very hard for a human being to not be doing wrong, look at what we've done to this planet. Sometimes it's not hard to believe that we just shouldn't be here because we've ruined everything with war, money and power and we're all paying for it. That's the ultimate Karma of things, then we get individual Karma, karma based around ones self. Whilst the balance is being restored for the greater good, the balance is also being kept on a more personal level, there's a lot going on and there's a lot to be done. All I'm saying is that if we continue with our bad habits nothing will every get done, I may be a bit of a hippy but we need to start looking out for each other.

As Paradise Lost said, "I'm made the same as you're made".

And we are after all, professionals.

Hey, what's up Doc? (looks more like a dog than Bug's doen't it?)

FYI; You needn't paste the work you've submitted in this part of the space, it's more for commenting on the piece. That includes any thing YOU wish to say about...well what you said in the original submission. Not a big deal or anything, just figured you didn't know.

Now as to the piece itself, it would be nice if a true balance existed and we got what we gave, but sadly the balance is out of whack and has been for, well forever it seems.

Myself, I try very hard to do the right thing at all times and under all cicumstances. Not in the hope that because of it those fellows from the sweepstakes will show up with a REALLY big check, instead because its the right thing to do. That for me is reward enough, the peace of mind and soul recieved, a most priceless return for services rendered.

Spynxxx

That's what I mean, doing the right thing is all I can do, and It's not that I expect something back in return, it's just that in the spirit of Karma, it will, if ya get what I mean? It is however good to know that some people just want to do the right thing.

I am new to this so thanks for the tip, I'll remember that In future, thanks for the reply!

You want Karma? Today I was 'graced' with the return of a coworker, one who would sell his own mother(or at least rent her out for a quick go). Now this fellow screws everyone, feeling this is the path to success and showing not the slightest bit of remorse in doing so

His passion is racing, but karma caught up with him this weekend, ending his racing carreer as he headed for victory on the final turn of the final lap in the world championship, the very pinnicle he strove for at the expense of others. And do you know, he's a changed man in the span of a day, showing a care and concern for his family that was distinctly lacking before now. Mortalities cold stare has given him new purpose.

Maybe he'll backslide you say? Since Sunday(the day it happened) he has liquidated his racing inventory for a 50% loss, and he's not shed a tear in the doing! Karma does its job proper and someone has learned from it, a happy ending to be sure