I try to always have faith in people. Maybe it’s partially because I hope people will do the same for me someday. In general, I believe there’s goodness in everyone even if it’s covert at times. When an unfavorable event occurs, I like to think that something good will come from it–an invariable silver lining in every cloud. Perhaps it seems idealistic to think this way but sometimes people really are conscientious of others and go the extra mile to make positive impacts and those experiences reinforce the hopeful credence in a society of good, considerate people.

It was December and I was holiday shopping one night at the chaotic mall lined with crowds of people like a cornstalk maze. I had visited a clothing store and purchased about $175.00 worth of gifts. Then I scurried down to a department store to buy cologne for my son. As I left the department store and found my way to the parking lot, I realized something was missing—the bag from the clothing store. I recalled putting it down on the floor, as I pulled my wallet from my purse and I never picked the bag back up.

Once again, I parted through the masses and returned to the department store. I asked the store manager if anyone turned in the bag. She said that no one had turned anything in. I bobbed and weaved my way back to the clothing store in the hope that someone had returned the bag there. I spoke to the manager and explained my situation. I handed her my receipt for all the items I had purchased. I always keep receipts in my wallet and never in in the bag. She made a copy of the receipt and posted it behind the register, in case anyone came in to return those items without a receipt. She also directed me to mall security to have them take a report, so they could send notification to all the mall stores. I thanked her because she was knowledgeable and she gave me a lot of helpful information. She smiled and I noticed the gentleness in her hazel eyes; she was a kind soul.

Mall security was just a few doors down from the clothing store. The stout, dark haired security guard opened his small notepad and took a written report of all the missing items. He also wrote down my cell number and said he would call if they had any updates. In his deep voice, he said that he hoped the items would be returned to me. His tone was genuine and he reached out and shook my hand. I said that I was grateful for his help and headed home.

I wished that the bag would somehow show up. A family member said, “You know why this happened? Because you live a world of unicorns and rainbows and you think everyone is good. The world is full of bad people; I see it everyday and you need to have your eyes open to it.” I didn’t let those words stick to me; they rolled right off my vibe. I actually had compassion for him because his life experience had negatively tainted his vision of humanity.

“I believe that people are kind-hearted and if you’re a good, kind person others will extend the same goodness and kindness to you. I don’t believe in your world and my eyes don’t see what you see,” I said in a gentle tone and exited the room.

About an hour after I arrived home, my cell phone rang. The mall security guard said the bag was found and I could pick it up at the clothing store. I thanked him for the call. He said that he was happy that it worked out for me and wished me a happy holiday season.

Before I left to return to the mall I told the doubting family member that the bag was turned in and waiting for me.

“Wow. I’m very surprised,” he said with raised eyebrows and pursed lips.

“Maybe you need to open your eyes and see the goodness in people,” I said as I reached for my car keys.

When I entered the clothing store, the manger recounted that a woman came in right after I left for the security office and told a cashier that she found the bag in the department store and figured someone would be missing gifts. The manager handed me the bag with all the items in tact and said, “I’m so glad you got it back. That’s good Karma.”

“Indeed, it is,” I said with a smile and then thanked her for all of her help. I felt the need to really acknowledge what she did for me. My reasoning was twofold: first, she was thoughtful and spent a great deal of time assisting me and I needed her to know that I really appreciated it. Secondly, I wanted to make sure that she understood the positive impact she had made, so she would continue in that vein when dealing with other people. If we could acknowledge when people do nice things for us, it might be a way to reinforce that behavior, so ultimately kindness and goodness become norms in our society. As I drove home, I sent thoughts of gratitude to everyone that helped find my items and I sent a special thought of thanks to the woman who returned the bag. There is goodness everywhere. Sometimes you have to look hard to find it. “Yes, I do believe in good people. I do believe they are all over the world and I do believe you can find them even during the holidays. “

Bright holiday blessings,

Anysia

1.  As you sow, so shall you reap – also known as “The Law of Cause and Effect.”  Our attitudes and actions affect us and those around us. What you give out, you get back.

2.  You attract what you are, not what you want  – also known as “The Law of Creation.”  Basically, you attract what is in your vibrational frequency.  If you desire something and you’re not attracting it, you need to raise your vibration.

3.  What you resist persists for you – “The Law of Humility.” Basically you will attract certain circumstances and lessons until you stop resisting, embrace the process, and accept all it has to unfold for you.

4.  Wherever you go, there you go – “Law of Growth.” Wherever you go to try to flee a certain situation, you will find yourself there once again, until you face it, overcome it, and grow from it.

5.  Whenever there is something wrong, there is something wrong in me – “Law of Responsibility” and “Law of Mirrors.” We must always see our responsibility in all situations and take action including our interactions with other people.  It is never 100% the other person’s fault.  If you are involved, you have some responsibility.

6.  Whatever you do might be small, but it’s still important that you do it – “Law of Synchronicity.” We are all connected and everything we do has a deeper ripple effect that impacts others like throwing a rock in a pond, our actions create ripples that go out across the Earth.

7.  You cannot think of two things at the same time – “Law of Direction & Motives.” We must be always connected to the Source and our intentions must be pure.  We can’t have alternate agendas etc.  Do good for the sake of being good!

8.  If you believe in a truth, then you must demonstrate it – “Law of Willingness.” Basically this means practice what you preach!  If you believe in something, then your life must reflect that truth in your actions.

9.  You can’t go home, but you must try – “Law of Here & Now.”  You cannot go back and change the past, but we can use the past as a learning tool of what we can do differently in the present and future.

10.  The more things change, the more things stay the same – “The Law of Change.” Wars will continue until we make changes in our collective behavior but our own Karma does not change until we make internal changes within ourselves to help others and create positivity.

11.  When you focus on the good in your life, good things happen – “The Law of Patience & Reward.” The more we focus on the good in our lives and doing good for others, the more positive things flow into our lives but it takes patience and time to allow this flow. If you are patient with the process without trying to control it, the rewards will be great.

12.  What you put in; you get back – “The Law of Significance & Inspiration.” Your contribution to the world is significant and can bring about change, while inspiring others to do the same.  If you contribute something positive, you will get something and spread positivity having a positive effect on others. When you contribute something negative, it will yield negativity.

Karma can be described as a summation of all your thoughts, deeds, and actions. You come into this life with some of it based on past lives and soul agreements according to your birth blueprint.  But your Karma is always changing and shifting based on what you do in this life.  The goal is to reach enlightenment through life lessons and experiences.  We do this by seeing all experiences through the eyes of the soul rather than the human eyes, which tie us to emotion and the human body.  If you experienced abuse in this life, it may have been a call to forgive.  If you had a parent who didn’t give love, maybe you needed to learn to love yourself.  Perhaps it was a lesson in compassion.  If you can elevate your vibration thorough positive choices, while using the the Laws of Karma as a guide in this life, you can move through the process of enlightenment.

Bright blessings,

Anysia