
Originally Posted by
flying fish
at first glance it appears to be unfair, on the other hand its perfect justice, we punish & reward ourselves.
Our present situation indicates the kind of "seed action" we are partaking in the previous life, hence to know the cause of the effects doesnt really have to follow that we will be "victorious" in our choice of situation. If we have the ability or the openness to welcome the good things in life that happen to us might as well be discerning to the lessons that is being carried w/ the so called malas/misery in life.
Learning & growth is more on bitter experiences in life, just like creating muscles its constant subject to physical pain that will produce the muscle, not in pleasurable sensation.
My suggestion is to do good things for its virtue sake, because its the right thing to do. & not because of some future "good karma",
Doing good things is in itself a reward already.
Try doing good things in the absence of some personal gain,, you will notice happiness is just a consequence,,,no longer an end or a reward.
Focus in the here & now,,, for the future is but an exaggeration of your here & now.