Thoughts

- Karma does not exist. It's a silly, if not altogether irresponsible ideal that promises universal retribution for every evil and reward for every good deed ever commited. Think of all the misdeeds that go unpunished and all the good that goes unapppreciated. It's incomprehensible to think that every force is counterbalanced by an equal, opposing one. Not only that, but I think such a belief robs the human endeavor of any sense of personal responsibility and conscience. It's easy to sit and think of how you will be rewarded for every good thing you've done and everyone that's ever wronged you will be wronged themselves by divine intervention. It's lazy and egotistical. A person should do good because it's the right thing and handle the evils of the world (theirs and others, alike) with a clear mind and responsibility. There's no invisible weight upon our souls, except for that which we accept, willingly or not. The universe is a system of stimulus and response. Even if the majority of the time actions are met with suitable counterreactions, this isn't divine intervention - punching someone in the face usually will warrant a punch back and holding a door for someone will usually warrant a "thank you". It's just rationality. To do good for nothing but personal gain is detestable, as is believing God will punish evil on your behalf. Law exists for a reason. It's up to mankind to supervise and ultimately answer to itself.

- Love will ultimately save the world, and forgiveness will redeem it. This is more difficult than it sounds. Love, in all its forms, is a process. Some things are easy to love, while others seem impossible. It's a pursuit based in understanding and empathy. We are all human beings. This is what we all have in common. A framework, if you will. Should we always forgive? What are the conditions? Is it possible to love and forgive everyone? This I don't know, as I don't know the ultimate fate of the world. All I know is that's the goal. Whether we'll ever see the punchline to this funny little joke of an endeavor is beyond me.

- I believe people now when they say they're "too busy". Now, that doesn't discount from it from usually being an excuse. It is. But now I accept it as a possibility.