This article is about Karma and what it means. What goes around comes around.

Karma is defined as – The effects of a person’s actions that determine their fate in this life and the next incarnation.

Even if you don’t believe in reincarnation (I am neither a skeptic nor a believer), Karma exists. You get what you deserve in this life time.You help people, you be kind and gentle and make people laugh,and Most of them treat you the same way. You dis people too often, and don’t expect them to be super-kind to you.

I believe that Karma exists especially, after a bad marriage that I had to quit. After 3 years of constant misery and being physically abused, I quit. No more, no more of this.

So I ask myself, did I deserve all that physical abuse and pain? I am not sure, but I do believe in Karma. So I seek for an explanation. I realize that I had rejected a few fellas in my time. I was upfront to them, as I am an honest person and don’t play games. But it must have hurt them. May be I deserved a part of the pain I had to withstand. But I do know one thing, I still respect my ex-husband. We keep in touch through emails, like good friends. It took me a while to get this way- a year actually. But I have grown into a better human being (Or so I believe).

So this has been my life journey-

A young girl who had the best childhood. She was pampered by her sister and parents. A bit of an introvert. Extremely good at academics, thanks to her parents who supported her every step of the way. Yet, very shy and was always afraid.

A teen who slowly came out of the shell and blossomed. She stepped into the corporate environment, as a young lady.

A woman who took on a life she wanted to, doing very well at her job. Gaining awards from Cisco Inc. (Corporate) and Home depot (Corporate). In parallel, facing her biggest life struggle- her marriage. She did not want to leave her husband. She had chosen him and felt guilty that she would hurt the families involved.

A suicidal, depressed woman, who wanted to end it all. She was on the brink of going to the other world. She had already death with way too many panic attacks for a 23-24 year old! She would go into the office bathroom and cry. Except for one colleague who had seen her cheek bleed, no one knew what was going on in her personal life.

A hopeful woman, as a kind hearted psychotherapist and 2 counsellors helped her. She is blessed with a family that supported her. She asked them for help and they gave it to her.

Today, exactly a year later-

I am a woman on anti-depressants. Happy to be alive and trying to spread cheer.

Karma exists. It is my time to make people smile. In this 1 year of mess that I have been through, I discovered how wonderful writing made me feel and got back to it. I have tried my best to help- a few alcoholics; drug-users; a  middle-aged widower who has 2 kids; and a bisexual teen trying to cope with life and pain. Now I am trying to help my fellow writers and I hope I make them smile.

I am not a saint nor do I want you to pity me.I share this story with one purpose. There is no shame in asking for help, when you are at the brink of a melt down. Smile when you read this and realize that I did it and so can you!

I now live by ‘hate the sin, not the sinner’. Even on Triond I have had arguments with 2 people. But I apologize at the end. I know they will feel better and that is all I want. No grudges, life is too short.

I am going to get off my anti-depressants in about a month’s time. I hope you still see the same Rox as you do now. LOL

Forget the ranchey part of this song, but the lyrics mean a lot to me. And JT is hot.LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMvDRx7H0iI

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  • ashan1614 on Dec 7, 2009

    Thank you for sharing this, Rox. A lot of people will be helped by it I’m sure.

    We do get what we deserve in the end, but I find that sometimes we go through hard times, so that we will appreciate the good. It could be that what you actually deserve is right around the bend, but you had to go through a rough patch so that you will recognize the good stuff when it comes your way.

    Be blessed!

  • Francois Hagnere on Dec 7, 2009

    Very courageous article. You know you have my full support. You are right in every aspects. Life is short, so let’s hurry and be happy!
    Stay blessed always!

  • diamondpoet on Dec 7, 2009

    No pity party here, just many applauds, you touched my heart with this story, I assure you, you got it going on. your storng, brave and now when it time to jump ship, to protect your on health and safety, God Bless! Anyone gives you grief, send them to big sis on here on Triond. lol

  • ken bultman on Dec 7, 2009

    Sing more raunchy parts. Then forget them What a wonderful life you have to live. I hope to be a part of it.

  • AlmaG on Dec 7, 2009

    This post is very inspiring Rox. You taught me good lessons… I do believe in karma too… and I believe that good karma would come to you as you have been a very nice person. :)

  • Lady Sunshine on Dec 8, 2009

    Life is too short. An inspiring piece, Rox. I’m sure this will help others. Thank you for sharing.

  • Authoress Terry E. Lyle on Dec 8, 2009

    An inspiring piece, I applaud you my friend!

  • Christine Ramsay on Dec 8, 2009

    A very touching and honest piece. I do hope when you come off the medication you still feel you are able to cope. You have certainly been through some trials. A close member of my family is going through a period of needing antidepressants at the moment. I dread the thought of him coming off them. I wish you well.

    Christine

  • metro7 on Dec 8, 2009

    What goes around comes around i strongly believe in that. but y ? do i find more n more people who seem to be decent n polite to the world suffer so much i wonder sometimes y ? the so called smart cookies enjoy life n polite n humble people go through agony n pain,? WHY? it makes me angry.

  • mkd1788 on Dec 8, 2009

    excellent post…great meaning

  • abhishek40914 on Dec 8, 2009

    Very touchy and inspiring write. Hope you will come out of the medication soon. Testing times only makes you better.

  • selvarajasomiah on Dec 8, 2009

    Very inspiring. I always believe everything happens for a reason. You are one cool dude!

  • trios2009 on Dec 8, 2009

    You always make me smile, Rox! No, you did not deserve the physical abuse. I am really glad you wrote this because there are a lot of abused people (men & women) and to see the light at the end of the tunnel and to see how you not only survived, but you are turning the situation around so that now you are the one helping others… You Rock, Rox!

  • vishali on Dec 8, 2009

    I love the quote ” what goes around, comes around”
    I m strong a believer of that!, Life had taught me lessons the hard way too. Now I am blessed with a wonderful husband and lovable baby,

    I believe that there will good times and bad times in life. when we suffer , it actually means that , our great time is geting nearer.

    God bless u dear!

  • Jon Abraham on Dec 9, 2009

    Nice inspiration for many!

  • jimbob1 on Dec 9, 2009

    Wow Rox…what a great inspirational article as you reflect and share some highs and lows of your life…I, too, am a firm believer of what goes around comes around. I have seen it happen in my life so you can’t argue with facts. Thank you are sharing some of these insights…I just about didn’t read it because I thought it was about Justin Timberlake and he doesn’t interest me!!! Glad I moved on past the cover…

  • Sharif Ishnin on Dec 9, 2009

    Well done Rox. Its a courageous thing what you did. Joys and sorrows are the light and shade of life. Without light and shade there is no color. Im really happy that you are looking at the positives that came out of from the past. Let time heal the heart naturally. The heart is strong but fragile at the same time so take good care of it..PEACE AND BLESSINGS to you;)

  • LoveDoctorGoodBye on Dec 9, 2009

    Excellent story. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us Triond readers. You have really been through a lot considering that you are still a spring chicken. Although Karma is out there, never ever blame yourself for what happened. Basically, there are a lot of abusive men out there who don’t value nor appreciate women the way they deserve. Perhaps, he was a different person before you married him and it didn’t take long before he actually showed his true colors. It is great that you are upfront about your intentions and you don’t like to play games. I am the same exact way, but unfortunately for most guys relationships are a game. Turning down a few guys like we all do when we are simply not interested is not causing harm. Actually, this one guy is still punishing me for having being honest with my intentions. Perhaps, I should have played with his emotions and things would have turned out better. When it comes to relationships, what works out for one person doesn’t work out for the other. There is no rule to follow. Simply love and adore yourself my friend. You are very pretty and career oriented. I am sure you have other qualities as well. When you least expect it, Mr. Right will be knocking on your door. Thank God you got out of it. Nobody needs to put up with physical nor emotional abuse. Now one thing I don’t agree with is that you are friends with your ex. I would understand if you had kids, which I am not sure if you do. Forgive him and move on…xoxoxo

  • LOVELYHONEY on Dec 9, 2009

    karma really implies your own work and duty

    and ur misssion in this short sweet life

    about next life

    i shall send u an email

    when i reach there
    please leave ur new id with me thanks

  • johnnydod on Dec 10, 2009

    a truly wonderful piece , it gave me loads to think about

  • Marie Antoinette on Dec 11, 2009

    A heartfelt and honest piece from a beautiful human being that keeps blossoming. Thanks for your honesty and goal to help others. You are right it is better to hate the sin and not the sinner. We should all live by that.

  • livemike on Dec 11, 2009

    You are a brave women sharing this story and im glad to hear that you are on the road to recovery.I am a little concerned about keeping a friendship with someone who abused you??Forgiveness is a great thing but i feel you are going a step too far.I feel that you have terrible guilt and in some way feel responsible still!! But i think i must go back further to find the answer you seek! I think that you are carrying another guilt,a guilt that kept you in an abusive relationship and in some way you were punishing yourself by allowing your husband to abuse you.whatever happened in your past has disturbed you and you havnt forgiven yourself.The karma you speak of does exist and it has another name \’Balance\’.There is good and bad,plus and minus,black and white,hot and cold.The list is endless and understanding this is the key to all things.In your case good and bad things happened and will happen throughout your life.You must forgive yourself for everything in order to move on.We are learning every day and the things we dont understand at the time can be cruel lessons but they are lessons all the same.They shape who we are and their purpose is to bring you to a place where you can accept all things for what they are.Look for the good in everything and leave the bad behind…

  • PhoenixRox on Dec 13, 2009

    @Mike! Thank u so much for your wonderful words- as always. Why are you not around anymore??

  • lillyrose on Dec 17, 2009

    Sweetie! you will get the good Karma, you deserve it for going through that! beautiful heart felt write. I wish you only happiness for the future xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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